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Merle Watson(1949-1985)

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Merle Watson was born on 8 February 1949 in North Carolina, USA. He was a composer, known for Frank Lloyd Wright (1998), Hard Rider (1972) and Banjoman (1975). He died on 23 October 1985 in Lenoir, North Carolina, USA.
BornFebruary 8, 1949
DiedOctober 23, 1985(36)
BornFebruary 8, 1949
DiedOctober 23, 1985(36)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

Frank Lloyd Wright in Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
Frank Lloyd Wright
7.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 1998
Hard Rider (1972)
Hard Rider
6.7
  • Composer
  • 1972
Banjoman (1975)
Banjoman
9.5
  • Self
  • 1975

Credits

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Composer

  • Hard Rider (1972)
    Hard Rider
    6.7
    • Composer
    • 1972

Soundtrack

  • Frank Lloyd Wright in Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
    Frank Lloyd Wright
    7.8
    • performer: "John Henry / Worried Blues"
    • 1998
  • Heroes and Homers: 1997 Champion Chico Heat (1997)
    Heroes and Homers: 1997 Champion Chico Heat
    Short
    • performer: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" (uncredited)
    • 1997
  • Dallas Schoolgirls
    5.9
    • performer: "Interstate Rag"
    • writer: "Interstate Rag" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 1981

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 8, 1949
    • North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • October 23, 1985
    • Lenoir, North Carolina, USA(farming accident)

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    Named after Merle Travis.

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