DOC WATSON IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Early Sunday morning, word came that Doc Watson, the 89-year-old roots-Americana and bluegrass music legend, is hospitalized in North Carolina in critical condition.
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Watson had colon surgery Thursday night and had been doing well. But a follow-up surgery Saturday night was needed, and he is not rebounding as he did on Friday.
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Watson, who is blind, has inspired countless musicians with his outlook and legendary prowess on the banjo, guitar and other string instruments.
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He has won seven GRAMMY Awards in addition to a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY.
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Doc is founder and host of the annual MERLEFEST, named for his late son, musician MERLE WATSON, who died when his farm tractor overturned in 1985.
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Check the web throughout the day for updates on Doc's condition. We join you in hopes of his full recovery.
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For all the events of the week ahead go to our previous post.
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