Doc Watson Net Worth: $3 Million

Doc Watson, an American musician, singer, and songwriter had a net worth of $3 million. He was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina in March 1923 and passed away in May 2012. Watson was a guitarist who played and sang folk, bluegrass, country, gospel, and blues music. He won seven Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to traditional American music.

Watson released 38 studio albums and 15 live albums starting with his self-titled debut in 1964. He often performed with his son Merle Watson until Merle passed away in an accident on their family farm in 1985. Watson won Grammy Awards for Best Ethnic Or Traditional Recording, Best Country Instrumental Performance, Best Traditional Folk Recording, and Best Traditional Folk Album.

Doc Watson passed away on May 29, 2012, at the age of 89. He will always be remembered for his flatpicking skills and his knowledge of traditional American music.

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