Watson released a total of 38 studio albums and 15 live albums starting with his self-titled debut in 1964. Watson often performed with his son Merle Watson until Merle passed away in an accident on their family farm in 1985. Doc Watson won Grammy Awards for Best Ethnic Or Traditional Recording, Best Country Instrumental Performance, Best Traditional Folk Recording, and Best Traditional Folk Album. Doc Watson passed away on May 29, 2012 at the age of 89.