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30-05-2012, 08:48
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Nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes - the American guitarist Doc Watson has died, aged 89. [Link]
I found his music when I was studying music and was bored of Hendrix and damp indie music, and the man blew me off my feet. One of the best guitarists ever to exist, by six million miles. I can highly recommend him if anyone is interested in American folk.
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30-05-2012, 13:07
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Certainly a consummate guitar picker. Not quite my cup of tea, but he did influence Clarence White (who unfortunately only made it to 29). Watson had a good innings (89).
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30-05-2012, 19:56
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Listen to the guitar work on this. 1 man, playing on his own.
Doc Watston - Little Sadie
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01-06-2012, 09:43
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Originally Posted by Chris_Sleeps
Nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes - the American guitarist Doc Watson has died, aged 89. [Link]
I found his music when I was studying music and was bored of Hendrix and damp indie music, and the man blew me off my feet. One of the best guitarists ever to exist, by six million miles. I can highly recommend him if anyone is interested in American folk. |
I was curious to know who he was, now i know.To be blind yet such a skilled and accomplished guitarist marvellous!
So you studied music, I am even more in awe of you then i was before. 
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01-06-2012, 09:53
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I am even more in awe of you then i was before. |
You've gone from 'very very little' to 'very little'. 
BBC 2 had some of Doc's music on last night too. A nice change.
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01-06-2012, 10:52
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You've gone from 'very very little' to 'very little'.
BBC 2 had some of Doc's music on last night too. A nice change. |
Can't i even pay you a compliment without being rebuked. 
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01-06-2012, 11:06
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Can't i even pay you a compliment without being rebuked. |
I thought you'd be in awe at my reply, and how wonderfully witty it was. 
Quick answer, no. I'm far too contentious.
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09-06-2012, 10:11
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Not my cup of tea either,but certainly deserved the tribute.
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