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Doc Watson in Critical Condition After Falling at Home

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson is in critical condition Friday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week.

A spokeswoman at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem says Watson remains in critical condition Friday morning.

Watson's daughter, Nancy, told The Associated Press the 89-year-old Watson fell Monday. She said he did not break any bones.

The blind singer and guitarist, whose legal first name is Arthel, has won several Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award. He also received the National Medal of the Arts.

He's known as a master of the flatpicking style of guitar playing. He also started Merlefest, an annual gathering of musicians in North Wilkesboro named after his son, a musician who died in a tractor accident in 1985.

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vincecserrioz

A great picker - hope and pray for a fast recovery- Just keep picking!!!

May 26 2012 at 8:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dalenorris

Best hopes and wishes to a healthy recovery - you are a national treasure.

May 26 2012 at 8:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wilkesgm

May he have a fast recovery. He is cherished by anyone with a lick of sense.

May 26 2012 at 2:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
icastfuturestars

Bob Dylan considers rightrly Doc Watson one of the true legends of American Music....so sad...I have been trying to find his version of Lone Pilgrim for years,

May 26 2012 at 12:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
paintppa1

prayers go out for Doc Watson.

May 25 2012 at 10:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
drcarplove

A master flat picker indeed so they show a video of him fingerpicking, funny but still good stuff.

May 25 2012 at 8:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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