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Doc Watson, 89, in critical condition in hospital
Winston-Salem Journal ^
| 5/24/2012
| Monte Mitchell
Posted on 05/24/2012 9:36:29 PM PDT by South40
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To: mylife
In my high school years I saw many concerts including Aerosmith, Black Sabbeth, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Lynard Slynard, etc. I also saw Doc Watson. You could say I have a diverse interest in music. I also love bluegrass.
This is my friend's son.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujq_qnrpH5Y
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05/24/2012 10:09:09 PM PDT
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South40
To: mylife
ummmmm yes he did!..its funny..we were talking/playing tonite and his name came up....
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05/24/2012 10:09:09 PM PDT
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M-cubed
To: South40; Liberty Valance
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05/24/2012 10:09:30 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: South40
Nice to see that Americana is still strong.
He is very good.
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05/24/2012 10:11:33 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife; LUV W; AZamericonnie; MS.BEHAVIN; Squantos; Tony Snow; Brucifer; sockmonkey; davetex
"Anyone could relate to Doc, Good times bad times and strange times."And dang if we aint got all three ... Prayers up for Doc Watson
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05/24/2012 10:13:42 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: M-cubed
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05/24/2012 10:14:20 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
Yes he is good...National Flatpicking Champ in 2011.
He is from Jamul here in East San Diego County.
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05/24/2012 10:14:56 PM PDT
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South40
To: mylife
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05/24/2012 10:15:37 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: South40
I almost bought 9.5 acres in Jamul in the 80s (kicking myself in the arse)
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05/24/2012 10:18:24 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Liberty Valance
I always wanted to jump a train when I was a kid, and I did for a mile or two.
Now I’m 2500 miles down the line and the trains aint running LoL
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05/24/2012 10:21:32 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Liberty Valance
I’ll say it one more time.
Doc Watson is a national Treasure.
He hit every aspect of humanity and the nation.
I’d like to see Lady Gaga do that LOL
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05/24/2012 10:28:38 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
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05/24/2012 10:30:47 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: mylife
It might have burned up in the fires of 2007. We own a rental there and it just did survive, thanks to Cal Fire.
I went up the hill the first day I was allowed and fully expected to see the house gone. To my surprise it was still there but the many belongings that had been in the yard were all gone. I investigated further and the back door had been kicked in. I thought, how screwed up is that? People evacuate because of a fire and are victimized by a thief! I entered the back door to discover all the belongings inside and a note from Cal Fire apologizing for the damage they did to the door. Those guys rock!
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05/24/2012 10:31:25 PM PDT
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South40
To: mylife
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05/24/2012 10:34:18 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: All
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05/24/2012 10:34:18 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: South40
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posted on
05/24/2012 10:36:12 PM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: Liberty Valance
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05/24/2012 10:40:08 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
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05/24/2012 10:40:32 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: South40
I saw Doc for the first time at Winfield, KS in the late 70s. He came out, holding his guitar in front of himself and hanging on to Merle. The gal I had with me laughed and said Oh look, he’s acting blind! The crowd around us groaned.
My sister gave me a Doc Watson instruction book and I managed to learn to flatpick a few of his songs note for note. When I compared them to his recordings, he added a bunch of extra notes with his secret third hand he must have. I got good enough to impress other people but never impressed myself, knowing how Doc did it.
I loved his part in O Brother Where Art Thou, tossing the first hunk of fruit at the racist politician. Made a good shot, too.
To: mylife
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05/24/2012 10:44:47 PM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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