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Feb 8, 1949Merle Watson is born in Deep Gap, North Carolina. The son of Doc Watson, the banjo player and guitarist accompanies his father on folk, bluegrass and blues-inspired instrumental workMar 1, 1975Merle Watson & Doc Watson win Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording, for the album "Two Days In November," during the 17th annual Grammy Awards at the Uris Theater in New YorkNov 16, 1975"Banjoman," a full-length movie celebrating the career of Earl Scruggs, premieres at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Also featured: The Byrds, Joan Baez, Doc Watson, Merle Watson, David Bromberg, Tracy Nelson and Ramblin' Jack ElliottFeb 27, 1980Doc Watson & Merle Watson win Best Country Instrumental Performance, for the track "Big Sandy/Leather Britches," during the 22nd annual Grammy Awards in Los AngelesOct 23, 1985Merle Watson dies in a North Carolina tractor accident. The son of Doc Watson, he played banjo and guitar with his influential father from 1964 until his deathSep 30, 1993Tanya Tucker, Doc and Merle Watson and Connie Smith are added to the Walkway of Stars at the Country Music Hall Of Fame
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