doc watson quiz

What was the original purpose of the Merle Watson Garden of the Senses?

To honor Merle Watson and create a garden for visually impaired people.

Who helped organize the first Merle Watson Memorial Festival?

B Townes, Ala Sue Wyke, and Bill Young.

What year was the first Eddy Merle Watson Memorial Festival held?

1988.

How much money did the first festival raise for the gardens?

$80,000.

What does Doc Watson mean by the term "traditional-plus"?

A mixture of traditional music styles and different musical influences.

What album earned Doc Watson his fifth Grammy Award?

On Praying Ground.

What year did the festival officially become known as MerleFest?

1995.

Who was Merle Watson's son who later performed with Doc?

Richard Watson.

What was the name of the album Doc recorded with his grandson Richard?

Third Generation Blues.

Who was Ralph Rinzler, and why was he important to Doc Watson?

He was Doc's first manager and helped introduce his music to a wider audience.