Richard Eddy Watson
DOB Unknown – June 1, 2015
Richard Watson was an accomplished guitarist who was born into American folk music royalty. His father was the last Merle Watson, after whom the yearly MerleFest music festival is named, and his grandfather was the late great Doc Watson. A regular fixture at MerleFest throughout the years, Richard joined countless acts on stage. He regularly performed with Doc as well, both at the festival and beyond, until Doc passed away in 2012. In 1991, Richard produced Third Generation Blues by him and his grandfather for the Sugar Hill label. Richard Watson was 49 when he passed away on June 1, 2015. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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