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Eddy Merle Watson (February 8, 1949 – October 23, 1985) was an American guitarist and folk singer. He was best known for his performances with his father, Doc Watson. Merle played and recorded albums together with his father from age 15 until his death in a tractor accident 21 years later.〔(Eddy Merle Watson, Bluegrass Guitarist, Accidentally Killed at 36 ), ''Los Angeles Times'', October 24, 1985〕 Merle was widely recognized as one of the best flat-picking and slide guitarists of his generation.〔(Merlefest at 21, Doc Watson at 85: Festival Notes ), ''Swampland.com''〕 MerleFest, one of the world's largest and most-prestigious folk music festivals, is held annually in Wilkesboro, NC and is named in his honor.〔(1988 ), ''MerleFest''〕 Merle and his father released a version of "Bottle of Wine" that reached #71 on the U.S. country chart.〔(Doc & Merle Watson, "Bottle of Wine" Chart Position ) Retrieved January 27, 2014〕 ==Discography== All albums were in collaboration with his father, Doc Watson. *1965 - Doc Watson & Son *1971 - Doc Watson on Stage *1972 - The Elementary Doctor Watson! *1973 - Then and Now *1974 - Two Days in November *1976 - Doc and the Boys *1977 - Lonesome Road *1978 - Look Away! *1981 - Red Rocking Chair *1983 - Doc and Merle Watson's Guitar Album *1984 - Down South *1985 - Pickin' the Blues 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Merle Watson」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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