Doc Watson and Merle Watson
- 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
- Object Name
- photograph
- negative
- 1974
- print
- 2003
- maker
- Horenstein, Henry
- 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
- ID Number
- 2003.0169.024
- accession number
- 2003.0169
- catalog number
- 2003.0169.024
- subject
- Photography
- Art
- Popular Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Photographic History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
- Credit Line
- Horenstein, Henry
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