We are pleased to offer several biographical resources on Doc Watson here at Doc's Guitar:

• For a quick overview, check out the Key Dates list below.
• If you'd like to read a detailed biography of Doc, we have one of the best, written by Dan Miller.
• Another good resource is the Merlfest biography page on Doc.
• For a fascinating oral history of Doc in his own words, check out the Legacy CD (see below).

One of the most comprehensive biographies of Doc Watson was written by Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. It appeared in the September-October 1998 issue of the magazine (which focused on Doc Watson), and also as an introduction to the instruction book "Legacy of Doc Watson" by Steve Kaufman (Mel Bay Publications). We are pleased to offer this complete biography here at Doc's Guitar in Adobe Acrobat format. To view it, you'll need the Acrobat Reader plug-in for your browser. View Doc's Biography

Legacy is a 3-CD set in which Doc talks about his life - and music. David Holt interviews Doc on the first two CDs and joins with Doc for a concert on the third disc. The conversation between Doc and David is like they are sitting right in your living room - you feel like you're right there with them. This is the closest thing to an audio biography of Doc that you will find, and the concert on the third disc is just icing on the cake. If you're a serious Doc Watson fan, Legacy is a must-have addition to your collection. Legacy track listing and ordering information