E. Kelley St Germain | Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson
Filmmaker E. Kelley St Germain sits down with Gadi Elkon at the 2022 Oxford Film Festival to talk about his doc Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson. About The Film: From Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, Gilliam Banmon Grayson (1887-1930) may be one of the most covered musicians in the history of bluegrass and country music. Even though his music has been recorded and performed by many musicians, including Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Doc Watson, and the Kingston Trio, very few people have ever heard his name. Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson explores the life of G.B. Grayson, how he became one of the most influential musicians of all time, and what his legacy looks like today.
About Doc Watson
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. He won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his knowledge of traditional American music, were highly regarded. Blind from a young age, he performed publicly both in a dance band and solo, as well as for over 15 years with his son, guitarist Merle Watson, until Merle's death in 1985 in a...
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