Doc Watson Dies

[@keithgorgas6201]

I had the privilege of spending a half hour or so with Doc back stage at the Mountain Music Meltdown in Saranac Lake, NY. He told me "I've asked the Lord that when I get home to heaven, when my eyes first open, that He'll let me see my son Merle first thing when my eyes are opened, then I'll look at Him for the rest of eternity." Made the hair on my arms stand up. It was a great experience, and one of my greatest treasures is a picture of us picking together back stage. A wonderful musician, even better human being.

[@yesyoumay]

"One of the greatest folk musicians to ever come out of this country" Here Here! No question!

[@ba6561]

Here here

[@aliciaspangler8420]

So sorry for your loss. My mom sang the songs he wrote to me as a child. I'm so glad I found him. I will be able to share them with my grandchildren.

[@TheWizardofRandR]

Doc and Merle may be gone but their Music will Last Forever , he was the best and I am proud to say I produced him in Concert in Steamboat Springs , Colorado . He was the most incredible picker & a Good Man and Doc will be missed !

[@christopherreily1895]

Beautiful interview. Such respect from David Holt. Can you imagine hearing Doc picking songs at 6am through a hotel wall? That sounds like a dream to me!

[@Garretscornermid]

I am going to

[@tommaddox1028]

I spent,4. days with Doc I Believe in 1963 at bill Monroe festival. I have his artists pass in my guitar case and a picture with he and I.. he was my hero so to speak I I saw a him 10 years later and he still remembered me He was the greatest

[@beyonddon6299]

I'm from Clintwood VA I'm 40 years old, Doc Watson is my mentor, he's the reason I play guitar even my daughters love him. I can't help but wonder if my 11 year old girl is with him playing great music together

[@TRIChuckles]

No one can ever fill Docs shoes but David Holt is a good man a a great musician and storyteller in his own right somebody will certainly need to be filling too. D Doc Watson and David hold our to the people that I can listen to that will help me get through hard days dealing with my wife's death at age 49.

[@nancychace8619]

Very nice interview. Appreciate your sharing. I, too, started listening to Doc about 50 years ago, recommended by a local guitar teacher in San Jose, Ca. I got to hear he and Merle once at a small concert in Santa Cruz at a little place called Kuumbwa in the mid-70's. It was just like being at home in a living room. A treasured musical memory. Good story, still meaningful. Thanks again for sharing.

[@sionyevans]

Bless your sweet heart Doc Watson..I love your passion and commitment which it must of been in your early years...I cannot comprehend the amount of work you put into your craft...you are truly a master !!! your spirit will never die !! GOD BLESS YOU DOC...THANK YOU KIND SIR FIR THIS INTERVIEW

[@robertharden4092]

I’m one person that loved him like a father. I grew up with him. He was the real deal best flat picker ever.

[@haydenpettit5829]

Thank you for the video and message on Doc.

[@chris2302]

I had the privilege of meeting David Holt after his concert at ASU during my days there as a student. Great guy!

[@johnrenterprises2604]

I remember going to MerleFest in North Wilkesboro my 1st time. We were lucky to have backstage passes and was able to sit just out of view of the audience. Doc was playing with the group and it was how he interacted with the other musicians before, during, and after the songs that touched me so. He had such a kind and humble way about him and it was clear he enjoyed them as much as they (and we) enjoyed him. I agree with the people at each show that David talks about, "We love you Doc!".

[@rickycarter7154]

Doc was not only a good man, he was the best.

[@geralddorer8728]

doc was loved everywhere it was so great to have him play in new york so many times i was so lucky to be in the audience for many of them , one of the greatest musical talents ever

[@softailspringer9915]

Doc was a gift to the world

[@geraudjay]

Wonderful! Thank you David

[@tonytotten408]

Awesome player

[@alfrede.neuman8898]

First saw Doc, Jack Lawrence and T Michael Coleman at the Blue Pelican Restaurant in Newport, RI in 1985. They played there about once a year. The next time I saw them was 1987 in Carver, MA at a Legends of Bluegrass Concert. His duets with Bill Monroe that night were awesome.

[@sdgakatbk]

Fantastic interview.

[@TheEllgarr]

david, i saw 5 of your shows with doc and you were just fantastic with him.. i also saw doc 9 other times beginning in geneva ny, oct 1998 and they were all with jack lawrence. 10 days after geneva doc and jack played in new york city with david grissman. i have another bootleg tape of doc and jack in charlotte nc.and im sure there were others with jack lawrence, who is referred to as doc's musical partner. my 1st with you and doc was at the albany egg in 2005. so is " almost all his shows" mostly towards the end of doc's career??

[@dieselman7453]

Rip in doc love from Ireland we 😍 love ❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@stacyblue1980]

Doc passed away just a couple of days before my Grandfather. Same hospital. Not trying to say Im special but ...... it was strange in a good way..? Yeah.. I miss my Papa. My one genuine parental figure. And I miss Doc too. The records, man... wow.. I wish I could have met him.

[@PLINKER]

I read a story about Doc when he was young he said he had strung a wire from the door on a shed or corn crib to a fence post. Then he would lean on the door when plucking the wire to change the pitch of the wire to get different sounds out of it! Not sure if that was before the playing of the harmonica or not. I'm sure it was before his guitar playing days.

[@sambrackbill6486]

What's that song played at the end? It's a good representation of Doc's style.

[@toddnanney9473]

It’s “Ready For The Times To Get Better”. Crystal Gail had a minor country hit with it in the 80s. Doc put his special touch on it when he recorded it. I heard him play it live a few times. Doc was, is, and always will be my favorite musician, bar none.

[@Jamminmotorking]

Im sorry about your friend. Keep the music alive please.

[@PLINKER]

I loved him to!

[@LadyJefferson]

A wonderful evangelist too…remember Doc ending his show at the Birchmere with “ Ye must come in at The Door”.

[@jamesbell9841]

David Holt

[@stacyblue1980]

David Holt was our local state television guy. :)) He brought us real music and introduced us to real people playing so often. Week after week. He himself could play amazingly. Just blows your mind how well he played too. Holt rocks.

[@charlespeterson3798]

Bob Dylan never wrote a more beautiful line than when he described Doc's Playing as "water". I saw him only one time. Hill billy shit hole Iduho. He was so far above it all.

[@yoshiobermeyer2867]

Never seen or heard such a poor interviewer...very sad regarding the topic...Doc and Merle play together again in heaven

[@larsfrosznielsen3536]

[@syoung6126]

We love you Doc🙏