As we reported yesterday, legendary flat picker Doc Watson died at age 89 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Watson was an incredibly influential figure in the development of American bluegrass music and touched the lives of many in the music industry. Tributes to Watson have begun appearing on Twitter demonstrating his wide ranging impact. The first tweet, from Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman), includes a link to the Appalachian State University digital collections website where you can stream what is believed to be the first recording made of Watson, picking and singing at age 14.


Doc Watson’s 1st recording as a teen. Rarely heard, sent by former member of Bill Monroe’s band. RIP. http://t.co/BSZlWI0Y
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:47 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@stevesilberman
Steve Silberman


To lose Earl Scruggs, Levon Helm and Doc Watson in one year is just too, too much. http://t.co/0dzzVkLg
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:51 pm via Twitter for MacReplyRetweetFavorite
@rosannecash
rosanne cash


R.I.P. Doc Watson
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:55 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@wbr
Warner Bros. Records


Ouch. The great bluegrass legend Doc Watson is gone. Check out the song Tennessee Stud to get his essence.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:40 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite
@SteveMartinToGo
Steve Martin


Prayers are with the loved ones of bluegrass legend Doc Watson. May he rest in peace. http://t.co/MX7OUIaJ
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:05 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@opry
Grand Ole Opry


We lost a legend today, RIP Doc Watson
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:00 am via TwittelatorReplyRetweetFavorite
@tomcolicchio
Tom Colicchio



One of the great guitar innovators, Doc Watson died today. RIP.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:54 am via WhoSayReplyRetweetFavorite
@Slash
Slash


Such sad news, one of our all time favorites, Doc Watson passed away at 89…. http://t.co/tRTt8ZDP
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:30 am via FacebookReplyRetweetFavorite
@iClips
iClips.net


So long, Doc Watson. You’re surely sittin on top of the world.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:53 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@woodelijah
Elijah Wood


RIP Doc Watson. You were an inspiration to generations of musicians. http://t.co/SUSe7Sib
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:20 pm via TweetDeckReplyRetweetFavorite
@guitarcenter
Guitar Center


R.I.P. Doc Watson
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:54 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@michellebranch
Michelle Branch


RIP Doc Watson… We thank you for music. http://t.co/6E1IUq0S
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:53 pm via FacebookReplyRetweetFavorite
@thegreencards
The Greencards


Here’s Doc Watson doing “Deep River Blues.” He’ll be missed deeply. http://t.co/eIC2zj7p
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:16 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@DerekAndSusan
Tedeschi Trucks Band


Our thoughts are with Doc Watson and his family today. We were so honored to share a bill at MerleFest with him just last month.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:16 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@DerekAndSusan
Tedeschi Trucks Band


You could hear the mountains of North Carolina in Doc Watson’s music. The rush of a mountain stream, the… http://t.co/aAkUnwiN
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:03 pm via PollstarNewsReplyRetweetFavorite
@Pollstar
Pollstar


quite a few Doc Watson shows, including soundboards are up for download on http://t.co/hmkW7OXk, including this gem http://t.co/4LXq0KuG
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:40 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@PhanArt
PhanArt


RIP to legend Doc Watson, who I always loved. Here’s us covering “Omie Wise,” some years back, based on his version: http://t.co/UN81Kbji
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:33 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite
@okkervilriver
Okkervil River


RIP Doc Watson, influential folk musician at the age of 89. http://t.co/BMcrHdlE
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:25 am via FacebookReplyRetweetFavorite
@dustandgrooves
Dust & Grooves


Another Man Done A Full Go Round: We knew that Doc Watson was in the hospital… I heard about it when I went to I… http://t.co/E8c7SfIV
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:47 am via twitterfeedReplyRetweetFavorite
@JormaKaukonen
Jorma Kaukonen

Doc Watson will be missed by many of us around Hidden Track. Send a tweet to @Hidden_Track and share your thoughts on the truly legendary figure in American history.

Andy Kahn

Research and Development Editor and Executive Producer, Andy Kahn, currently lives in Seattle (via Chicago) where he works in digital music. He helped start Chicago music blog Loud Loop Press before joining HT.

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