Doc Watson has died at 89. RIP

I’ve been listening to Doc Watson’s music since I was a teenager. It seems as if styles come and go but Doc has always been there bringing his brand of Americana to life. He was not a purist in the sense that some bluegrass musicians are. His music was a synthesis of musical forms from the American South and it seems to me it was always just right. I know there will be some readers of this blog who are not familiar with Mr. Watson’s music, so enough words. Lets listen.

Deep River Blues

Black Mountain Rag

Tennessee Stud

Finally, here he is with Merle, playing Summertime