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Doc Watson hospitalized
Bluegrass Today ^ | May 24, 2012 | John Lawless

Posted on 05/24/2012 5:34:35 PM PDT by don-o

We have learned that legendary guitarist and folk singer Doc Watson is hospitalized in Winston-Salem, NC. He is 89 years old.

According to two close friends of Watson’s, Doc fell on Monday and was taken to a regional hospital near his home. After taking a turn for the worse, he was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem where he is being treated for what may be a case of pneumonia. Though unconfirmed at this point, there is the possibility that Doc is also suffering from kidney failure.

We will update as we are able to obtain further details.


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To: don-o; Adder; mylife; nothingnew; gorush; ArtDodger; GJones2; logitech

“Doc Watson Medical Update

May 24, 2012 / 9 PM PDT
Doc Watson is in critical but improved condition after undergoing colon surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The family appreciates everyone’s prayers and good wishes.”


21 posted on 05/25/2012 11:10:24 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra; Mrs. Don-o

Thanks for the update


22 posted on 05/25/2012 11:40:17 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever.)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
I even play my Gatton stuff fingerpicking.

Funny, so did he -- well, halfway, at least.

Godspeed, Doc Watson.

23 posted on 05/25/2012 3:54:27 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (they have no god but caesar)
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FoxNews just reported that he’s in critical condition after colon surgery.

Oh Arthel.....Prayers up for this man who influenced so many of us.


24 posted on 05/26/2012 3:29:45 PM PDT by prairiebreeze (Don't be afraid to see what you see. -- Ronald Reagan)
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