Arthel Lane 'Doc' Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. Watson won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Watson's fingerstyle and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly both in a dance band and solo, as well as for over 15 years with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm.
Instruments: Banjo • Guitar • Harmonica • Voice • Singing
Genres: Country Music • Blues • Bluegrass Music • Folk Music • Gospel Music
Occupations: guitarist, singer-songwriter, street artist, banjoist, musician, singer, composer