America loses a treasure

[Devil Doc]

This one is tough. Doc Watson passed away yesterday, after a fall and colon surgery at the age of 89. Besides being one of the greatest at what he did, he was just a sweet man. http://www.dailymail...o=feeds-newsxml

Grammy awards:

1973 Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording (Including Traditional Blues): Doc Watson for Then And Now
1974 Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording: Merle Watson & Doc Watson for Two Days In November
1979 Best Country Instrumental Performance: Doc Watson & Merle Watson for Big Sandy/Leather Britches
1986 Best Traditional Folk Recording: Doc Watson for Riding The Midnight Train
1990 Best Traditional Folk Recording: Doc Watson for On Praying Ground
2002 Best Traditional Folk Album: Doc Watson & David Holt for Legacy
2004 Lifetime Achievement Award
2006 Best Country Instrumental Performance: Bryan Sutton & Doc Watson for Whiskey Before Breakfast
track from Not Too Far From The Tree by Bryan Sutton

Doc

 

[ashauler]

Black Mountain Rag is filling my office as I type this.......a treasure indeed.

 

[tone-ny]

RIP, the music world lost another giant.

 

[ilikefishes]

Wow, I can't believe it. What a loss.

 

[LilBastage]

RIP, Doc Watson.

 

[bluue13]

Ugh, this year has been one for losses. I've been checking in on his progress via CNN as they've had somewhat updated articles posted periodically. Definiely will be missed.

 

[Set-In-Stone]

First we lose Earl Scruggs in March, now Doc Watson.... sad, sad indeed! I may just have to put on the Bluegrass after this The Band's "Last Waltz" DVD ends...

RIP Doc ???