Dock Walsh

Vocals, Musical Artist

1901 – 1967

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Who was Dock Walsh?

Doctor Coble Walsh, better known as Doc/Dock Walsh, was an American banjoist, and bandleader of The Carolina Tar Heels. He formed that group with Clarence Ashley in 1925, followed by the addition of Gwen Foster. Walsh is known as the "Banjo King of the Carolinas".

He played in a clawhammer style, but was one of the first to record the three-finger style. He also invented a method of playing with pennies under the bridge and the strings played with a knife, similar to bottle neck guitar style.

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Born
Jul 23, 1901
United States of America
Also known as
  • Doc Walsh
  • Walsh, Dock
Died
May 28, 1967

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on July 23, 2013

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