births
March 3, 1923
Doc Watson, American bluegrass singer-songwriter and musician (died 2012)
Doc Watson
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. He won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly both in a dance band and solo, as well as for over 15 years with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm.
March 3
March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 303 days remain until the end of the year.