Doc Watson and Merle Watson

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Horenstein, Henry
Description
Doc Watson (Arthel Lane Watson, b. 1923), blind since his early life, achieved national acclaim primarily as a result of his involvement in the folk song revival of the 1960s. Watson remained a powerful influence in many different forms of acoustic music, including blues, old time, country, and bluegrass. His, son Merle (1946-1985), frequently performed on guitar with him until his untimely death in a tractor accident.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1974
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.024
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.024
Object Name
photograph
gelatin silver print
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
Place Made
United States: Massachusetts, Webster
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Subject
Musicians
Men
Record ID
nmah_1203645
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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Doc Watson (b.1923) achieved national acclaim primarily as a result of his involvement in the folk song revival of the 1960s. He remains a powerful influence in many different forms of acoustic music.
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