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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. [ 1 ]
Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina. [6] According to Watson on his three-CD biographical recording Legacy, he got the nickname "Doc" during a live radio broadcast when the announcer remarked that his given name Arthel was odd and he needed an easy nickname.
A former Playboy model killed herself and her 7-year-old son after jumping from a hotel in Midtown New York City on Friday morning. The New York Post reports that 47-year-old Stephanie Adams ...
Remembering Merle is the title of a recording by American folk music artists Doc Watson and Merle Watson, released in 1992. The songs were all recorded live between 1970 and 1976. The songs were all recorded live between 1970 and 1976.
Coleman grew up in Mayodan, North Carolina, graduating from Madison-Mayodan High School in 1969 where he was a part of bluegrass and folk groups.After working as a sound technician each time Doc Watson came to nearby Appalachian State University, [2] Coleman played bass with Doc Watson and his son Merle starting in 1974 and continuing until 1986.
Emily Matson. A cause of death has reportedly been unveiled for Pennsylvania news anchor Emily Matson, who tragically died in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 11.She was 42. Following the ...
Watson shared the eight-page death investigation report with CNN. It describes the moments leading up to the discovery of her son’s body and paints a picture of the scene.
MerleFest is an annual "traditional plus" music festival held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on the campus of Wilkes Community College.The festival, which is held the last weekend in April, was hosted by Grammy Award winner Doc Watson prior to his death and is named in memory and honor of his son, Eddy Merle Watson, [1] who died in a farm tractor accident in 1985.