Doc Watson and Merle Watson

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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.

Negative: 1974Print: 2003

Maker: Horenstein, Henry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Webster

Subject: MusiciansMen

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Credit Line: Horenstein, Henry

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0169.024Accession Number: 2003.0169Catalog Number: 2003.0169.024

Object Name: photographgelatin silver print

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6f06-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1203645

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