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Doc Watson

A Life in Music

by Eddie Huffman
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Arthel "Doc" Watson (1923–2012) is arguably one of the most influential musicians Appalachia has ever produced. A musician's musician, Doc grew up on a subsistence farm in the North Carolina mountains during the Depression, soaking up traditional music and learning to play guitar even though he was blind. Rising to fame in the 1960s as part of the burgeoning folk revival scene, Doc became the face of traditional music for many listeners, racking up multiple Grammys and releasing dozens of albums over the course of his long career. Eddie Huffman tells the story of Doc's life and legacy, drawing on extensive interviews and hundreds of hours of archival research. In making the most comprehensive biography of Watson ever, Huffman gives us an affecting and informative portrait of the man they called Doc.
Full of fascinating stories—from Doc's first banjo made from his grandmother's cat to the founding of MerleFest—this promises to be the definitive biography of the man and how he came to be synonymous with roots music in America and shows how his influence is still felt in music today.

  • Creators

  • Series

    American Music: New Roots

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 28, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9781469680385

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      • ISBN: 9781469680385
      • File size: 6086 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      December 20, 2024

      Writer and photographer Huffman (John Prine: In Spite of Himself) presents a vivid portrait of the North Carolina musician Doc Watson (1923-2012), a straightforward, affectionate traversal of the life and creative expressions of a talented guitarist, banjoist, and vocalist. Huffman adopts a strict chronological framework, extending from the onset of blindness when Watson was just an infant, through the challenges of living through the Great Depression with a large family in the mountainous South, and the triumphs and tragedies with his son Merle as artistic partner. He continues through Watson's acclaimed touring and recording, including appearances at the White House and Carnegie Hall and multiple Grammy Awards. Period photographs and source notes referencing print, audio, video, and online documents supplement the narrative. Although a few books about Watson were published over a dozen years ago, Huffman's sourcing for this volume--including interviews with Watson himself and access to family members, musician colleagues, and industry folks--proves invaluable. VERDICT The combination of meticulous research and fluent writing makes this title important for anyone interested in Doc Watson or the evolution of old-time, traditional, and folk music over the past 90 years.--Barry Zaslow

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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