Birth name Eddy Merle Watson Associated acts Doc Watson Also known as Merle Watson Name Merle Watson | Occupation(s) Musician Role Guitarist | |
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Born February 8, 1949
Deep Gap, North Carolina ( 1949-02-08 ) Genres Blues, bluegrass, country, folk Died October 23, 1985, Lenoir, North Carolina, United States Parents Rosa Lee Carlton, Doc Watson Albums Black Mountain Rag, Doc Watson & Son, Pickin' the Blues, Doc Watson on Stage, Ballads from Deep Gap | ||
Instruments Vocals, guitar, banjo | ||
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Eddy Merle Watson (February 8, 1949 – October 23, 1985) was an American folk and bluegrass guitarist. He was best known for his performances with his father, Doc Watson. Merle played and recorded albums together with his father from age 15 until his death in a tractor accident 21 years later. Merle was widely recognized as one of the best flat-picking and slide guitarists of his generation. MerleFest, one of the world's largest and most-prestigious folk music festivals, is held annually in Wilkesboro, NC and is named in his honor.
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- Natural born gamblin man doc merle watson 6 24 79 sg
- Doc merle watson natural born gamblin man live
- Discography
- Awards and honors
- References
Merle and his father released a version of "Bottle of Wine" that reached #71 on the U.S. country chart.
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Discography
All albums were in collaboration with his father, Doc Watson.
Awards and honors
1974 Grammy for Best Ethnic Or Traditional Recording: Merle Watson & Doc Watson for Two Days In November
1979 Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance: Doc Watson & Merle Watson for Big Sandy/Leather Britches
1985 "Best Finger Picking Guitarist-Folk/Blues or Country" Award from Frets Magazine