Boone business group raising money for life-sized bronze statue of musician Doc Watson

Jason Sandford

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Very cool. Here’s the story from the High Country Press:

Before becoming an international folk music icon, adored by generations who have fallen in love with his guitar picking, deep singing voice and genuine on-stage presence, Deep Gap native Doc Watson spent many days performing for tips at storefronts in Boone and other nearby towns.

As a tribute to the living legend, the Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA) is raising money for the installation of a life-sized bronze statue of Watson in downtown Boone. The statue, to be created by noted sculptor Alex Hallmark, will feature the musician seated on a bench playing his favorite Gallagher guitar.

“He’s our most famous son,” said Mast General Store President John Cooper, who along with DBDA Executive Director Mary Baker initiated the project as part of the DBDA’s public art program.

Click over to see a photo of the artist’s “head study” sculpture of Doc.