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“Intimacy comes from being yourself on the stage and making the audience feel, without trying, that you're sittin' down there with 'em, playing, and that can happen in a big hall, if you have a good audience that want to listen”

Quote by Doc Watson

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Doc Watson, born on March 3, 1923, in North Carolina, USA, was a renowned blues guitarist and country musician. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he was known for his unique playing style and profound musical talent. Doc Watson's influence on the music industry was profound, and he was hailed as the 'guardian of American folk music'. more

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