Merle Watson
Merle Watson and his music will forever be immortalised through the annual
MerleFest set up in his memory in his home county of North Carolina. Watson
began playing guitar after his father, the bluegrass singer/guitarist Doc
Watson, influenced and encouraged him to pursue his talents. They began
performing together from when Merle turned 15, and with bassist T. Michael
Coleman they formed a trio, playing all around the world and recording 15
albums. Tragically, in 1985, when Merle was just 36, he lost his life in a
tractor accident at the family farm.
Brown's Ferry BluesDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Rising Sun BluesDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Little SadieDoc Watson and Merle Watson
MuskratDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Gonna Lay Down My Old GuitarDoc Watson and Merle Watson
The Banks of the OhioDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Brown's Ferry BluesDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Doc Watson on Stage
2:43
Rising Sun BluesDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Doc Watson & Son
4:19
Little SadieDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Doc Watson & Son
2:01
MuskratDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Doc Watson & Son
2:54
Gonna Lay Down My Old GuitarDoc Watson and Merle Watson
Doc Watson & Son
2:08
The Banks of the OhioDoc Watson and Merle Watson
The Three PIckers
3:45
