Rest in peace, Doc.
This is a good obit, but it’s a little strange that the only video they have of someone dubbed the father of flat picking is Deep River Blues, which he finger picks.
[Update a few minutes later]
Here’s a good example of his flatpicking, with Black Mountain Rag. Notice the key change midway through. This is also a good example of my long-standing thesis that this is a form of jazz.
A sad day. Can you think of another musician who could match Doc Watson for both talent and humility?
Merle Watson comes to mind Bill. A case of the acorn not falling far from the tree.
Two great ones playing together: Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs Play at Doc’s Home.
Quality endures.