oldmako Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The King of Bluegrass Acoustic Guitar passed today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCBlueTJ Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very sad to see him go. I got to see him play at Merlefest about five years ago. Watching a blind octogenarian pick bluegrass tunes from his youth in the NC mountains was a very moving experience. It was almost spiritual in a way. The man embodied everything that is pure, simple and good in humanity. I bet he and Earl Scruggs are picking a few tunes together as I write this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Heard he had fallen over the last weekend...Newshour had a little tribute...Old School never sounded better...RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very sad to see him go. I got to see him play at Merlefest about five years ago. Watching a blind octogenarian pick bluegrass tunes from his youth in the NC mountains was a very moving experience. It was almost spiritual in a way. The man embodied everything that is pure, simple and good in humanity. I bet he and Earl Scruggs are picking a few tunes together as I write this. How cool for you and yes, I bet it was like a "spiritual experience". Congratulations! [<)] Doc will be missed. May he Rest In Peace! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very sad to see him go. I got to see him play at Merlefest about five years ago. Watching a blind octogenarian pick bluegrass tunes from his youth in the NC mountains was a very moving experience. It was almost spiritual in a way. The man embodied everything that is pure, simple and good in humanity. I bet he and Earl Scruggs are picking a few tunes together as I write this. How cool for you and yes, I bet it was like a "spiritual experience". Congratulations! Doc will be missed. May he Rest In Peace! Dennie Dennie, Do you remember that Doc Watson was featured on the NGDB's album WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very sad to see him go. I got to see him play at Merlefest about five years ago. Watching a blind octogenarian pick bluegrass tunes from his youth in the NC mountains was a very moving experience. It was almost spiritual in a way. The man embodied everything that is pure, simple and good in humanity. I bet he and Earl Scruggs are picking a few tunes together as I write this. How cool for you and yes, I bet it was like a "spiritual experience". Congratulations! Doc will be missed. May he Rest In Peace! Dennie Dennie, Do you remember that Doc Watson was featured on the NGDB's album WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN? Absolutely! I've also got a CD or two of his and a few on vinyl. [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmobley Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It's great to see someone who is the absolute best at what they do have such a long career. So many times in my life I have seen great talent squandered on drugs and alcohol, or lives such as Duane and Stevie Ray cut down in their prime by accidents. Doc Watson was truly a master. RIP.What a legacy he has left us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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