Our bluegrass teachers have written some beautiful tributes to honor the passing of flatpicking legend Doc Watson. 

Doc Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012)

"This was Doc. When he walked on the stage the air seemed to change. The light went to a new hue. The ambience he created simply by saying hello, recognizing his fellow musicians, and introducing his tunes, gave all of us a sense of greatness. We knew we were in the presence of one of us yet someone touched by light. We somehow were being showered with it from above and it was being reflected back to Doc in some magical way. He could see us with those ears I am sure.."  - Mike Marshall

Read Mike's full tribute to Doc Watson at the Academy of Bluegrass