Doc Watson

“An illuminating new biography . . . Huffman offers a straight ahead, chronological, account of Watson’s life and music. . . . Huffman’s book also serves as a useful introduction to Doc Watson, and it will encourage long-time fans to listen yet once again to Doc’s records.”—No Depression

“Huffman has carefully researched Watson’s life and music . . . It’s hard to imagine why any Doc Watson fan wouldn’t want this one in their collection.”—Bluegrass Today

“A vivd portrait . . . The combination of meticulous research and fluent writing makes this title important for anyone interested in Doc Watson or the evolution of old-time, traditional, and folk music over the past 90 years.”—Library Journal

“Huffman’s work is not academic at all. It’s a solid piece of journalism, well-researched with straight-forward writing.”—Arts Fuse

“Whether you are an expert in folk music or if you can’t tell a banjo from a mandolin, a new biography, Doc Watson: A Life in Music, by Eddie Huffman, will draw you in. Along the way you’ll discover not just Doc’s story, but the rich history of our state and the impact of its traditional music. . . . [A] moving biography.”—Lincoln Times

“Detailed but very readable. . . . Despite the dramatic tragedies and triumphs of Doc Watson’s life, Huffman avoids sentimentality, judgments, or interpretation. But he leaves the reader with much to ponder.”—Times–Picayune

“[An] illuminating new biography.”—No Depression

“Huffman celebrates Doc Watson’s life while also conveying the truth. . . . Huffman’s ability to craft a narrative that humanizes its subject through unflinching truths is a triumph.”—North Carolina Historical Review

“Doc Watson hits the mark.”—Journal of Southern History

“I've always thought of Doc as the patron saint of the mountains. His life, like his music, was clear as mountain water. Eddie Huffman has done a beautiful job of bringing this story to life. This book also serves as a reminder that Doc Watson not only was one of the greatest guitar players who ever walked the planet but also will undoubtedly be revered as an inspirational figure for the ages.”—Marty Stuart, award-winning country and bluegrass musician