About Folk Music: Remembering Doc Watson

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music Last week, we said goodbye to one of the finest folk music and bluegrass guitar players. Doc Watson was one of the most beloved artists in this genre and he leaves behind an incredible legacy of guitar picking, Appalachian old time music, an incredible folk festival (MerleFest) and a heart of gold. This week, we honor his memory and the influence he leaves behind. Profile: Doc Watson Doc Watson was one of the most influential traditional folksingers from Appalachia, redefining the guitar and bringing Appalachian music into the folk revival of the mid-20th century. Learn more about Doc Watson with this profile. See More About:  doc watson  singer-songwriters  old time music Folk Music Guitar Greats The guitar is now considered a staple of folksinger-dom, but Doc Watson was one of the first artists to truly make it a centralized instrument in contemporary folk and country music. Learn more about other folk guitar greats with this brief list. See More About:  guitar  influential folk musicians  john fahey What Is Old Time Music? Doc was a champion of the old time music movement, and was one of the original old time revivalists. Though much of the old timey Appalachian songs were fiddle tunes, Doc delivered the fiddle parts on guitar. Learn more about what constitutes old time music. See More About:  folk music 101  folk music history  old time music Great Instrumentals for Banjo Doc is widely praised as a guitar picker, but his first instrument was actually the banjo. Learn more about banjo music with this introduction to some great instrumental songs for the instrument. See More About:  banjo  banjo songs  earl scruggs Folk Music Ads Folk Music Country Music Songs Music Festivals Free Music Songs Download Music Featured Articles Profile: Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion All About Topical Singer-Songwriter Lee Hays The Seeger Family Tree All About the Guthrie Family Review of Folk Uke - 'Reincarnation' Indigo Girls Tour Dates   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Books About Woody Guthrie History of "Star Spangled Banner" Artists to Watch: Hiss Golden Messenger Essential Banjo Tunes Great Folk Albums for Kids   Follow me on: Advertisement