MitchW Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Probably influenced more guitar players than can be counted on a few hands and feet. In celebration of his 100th birthday, the album I Am a Pilgrim was recorded, with 15 artists paying their tribute by covering one of Watson's songs. Last night, a few of those artists, along with Doc's former manager Mitch Greenhill, got together at the Rubin Museum, to talk about Doc, and to play songs from the tribute album. Needless to say, it was pretty great. Yasmin Williams, sitting between Bill Frisell and Steve Earle, is holding and playing one of Doc's guitars. To the right of Bill are Matthew Stevens and Mitch Greenhill. The interviewer, NPR's John Schaefer, is to the far right. A little bit about Mitch Greenhill: Quote As the son of Manny Greenhill, who founded Folklore Productions in 1957, Mitch was exposed to a wealth of music played by musicians who stayed at the family house in Dorchester, including Rev. Gary Davis, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry, and many others. These experiences form the basis for his book Raised by Musical Mavericks. Yeah, it was pretty great. A little taste of Doc: A couple of these people will be at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco at the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Creasey Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Mitch, thanks for a great and inspiring posting. Doc Watson -- what a talent with a great story. . . . . . Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood10 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I used to see him and Merle play at McCabe's years ago. Always special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Wait are you saying Doc Watson is ALIVE????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I NEVER would have guessed that Botero was still alive until earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Sneakeater said: Wait are you saying Doc Watson is ALIVE????????? Oh no, totally not - he died 11 years ago or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Oh I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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