Sad Day for Bluegrass / Mountain Folk Music Fans

[big bend gyrene]

Tough, tough year for bluegrass/mountain folk music fans. First Earl Scruggs, now Doc Watson... loved the musical talents of both, but Doc's music struck a deeper chord in my soul. Rest in peace, Doc, rest in peace. Pray that you and your son Merle are getting to pick together again today.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1xnrHMDCFY[/video]

[silverking]

Saw Doc and Merle in Memphis when I was stationed there. Great show and a class act (as was Earle).

They're all pickin' and grinnin' in Heaven today, with John Hartford joining in.

[Harmsway]

Deep Gap's favorite son touched a lot of lives. Go with God, Arthel.

[JPVolunteer]

Saw Doc at the Exit Inn in Nashville, TN years ago. Saw Earl at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville before he passed. I really believe "they're in a better place."

[big bend gyrene]

Doc actually played at the "Pride of the Piedmont Jubilee" in my small hometown of Laurens SC, when I was a teenager. I was so busy running around acting like a teenager, I only half-listened. Few years later that I followed-up on his music and increasingly appreciated his tremendous talents. Had it to do all over again, I would be glued to that stage like white on rice.