When Merle and I started out we called our music 'traditional plus,' meaning the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play. Doc Watson appalachiancallmean Change image and share on social
I just loved the guitar when it came along. I loved it. The banjo was something I really liked, but when the guitar came along, to me that was my first love in music. Doc Watson banjoguitarlove Change image and share on social
I'd think learning to play the guitar would be very confusing for sighted people. Doc Watson confuseguitarlearn Change image and share on social
I love music and love a good audience and still have to make a living. Why would I quit? Doc Watson audiencegoodlive Change image and share on social
My real interest in music was the old 78 records and the sound of the music. I loved it and began to realize that one of the main sounds on those old records I loved was the guitar. Doc Watson beginguitarinterest Change image and share on social
I'm like an old dog, I hate to be run off from home. Doc Watson doghatehome Change image and share on social
We have had to play some mighty tough audiences. Doc Watson audiencemightyplay Change image and share on social
I feel about me like I'm one of the working people, just like you, and everybody else. I don't fit the part of a celebrity. Doc Watson celebrityfeelfit Change image and share on social
Since the beginning, the people of the college and I have agreed that the music of MerleFest is 'traditional plus.' Doc Watson agreebegincollege Change image and share on social
Intimacy comes from being yourself on the stage and making the audience feel, without trying, that you're sittin' down there with 'em, playing, and that can happen in a big hall, if you have a good audience that want to listen. Doc Watson audiencebigfeel share on social
