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Biff Watson
Birth nameFletcher Bangs Watson V
Born1952 (age 71–72)
Virginia,U.S.
GenresRock music,country music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1971–present
Formerly ofTennessee Pulleybone
Websitebiffbangs.com

Fletcher Bangs"Biff"Watson(born 1952) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. His musicianship has been a part of recording sessions for many artists.[1]

Biography

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Early years

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Raised inChatham, Virginia,[2]Watson learned how to play guitar at age 11. Upon graduation from high school, he hitchhiked toNashvillewhere he played on demos and showcases, and backing up touring artistsCrystal Gayle,[3]Tracy Nelson,andDon Williams.[4]

Recording session work and production

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Watson focused on session work for producers such asEmory Gordy Jr.[5]andGarth Fundis,and eventually branched out into record production.[6]

Watson has worked with artists such asDusty Springfield,[7]George Strait,[8]Dolly Parton,[9]Toby Keith,[10]Sara Evans,[11]andShania Twain.[12]

Collaborations

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Don Williams' backing band "The Scratch Band" included Watson,Danny Flowers,Dave Pomeroy,and Pat McInerney.[13]They released one album,The Scratch Band Featuring Danny Flowers.[14]

Watson was an original member of the bandTennessee Pulleybonealong with Big Ken Smith, Jerry Tuttle, andJohn Wolters.The band recorded several singles for JMI Records inJack Clements' studio.[15]

Watson was a member of the band Tone Patrol, with Pomeroy,Kenny Malone,Larry Chaney, and Sam Bacco.[16][17]

Watson has frequently been a member and leader of theCountry Music Hall of FameMedallion Ceremony Band. Other members have included John Hobbs,Eddie Bayers,Paul Franklin,Brent Mason,Michael Rhodes,Deanie Richardson, Tania Hancheroff, and Wes Hightower.[18]

Other

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Watson serves on the board of directors of theCountry Music Association.[19]

Watson is a Trustee of Local 257 Nashville Chapter of theAmerican Federation of Musicians.

Watson serves on the Advisory Board of The American Music Channel, and is a partner in Trifectone Music Group, which writes, produces and performs the music for Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 Countdown.

Discography

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WithCrystal Gayle

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WithDon Williams

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With The Scratch Band

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  • 1982:The Scratch Band Featuring Danny Flowers(MCA)

Also appears on

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Go to:1986 - 1989|1990 - 1992|1993 - 1995|1996 - 1998|1999 - 2001|2002 - 2004|2005 - 2011|2012 - present

1986 - 1989

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1990 - 1992

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1993 - 1995

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1996 - 1998

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1999 - 2001

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2002 - 2004

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2005 - 2011

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2012 - present

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Bibliography

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  • 2005: Chas Williams -The Nashville Number SystemISBN978-0963090676- Watson contributed chart examples[20]

References

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  1. ^Mayor, Alan (November 18, 2014).The Nashville Family Album: A Country Music Scrapbook.Macmillan.ISBN9781466885677.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  2. ^"Writers, Artists, and Craftspeople".Town of Chatham.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  3. ^staff (June 17, 1978)."Crystal Gayle: 'a shining lady'".The Morning News.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  4. ^Phil Sweetland (March 1, 2002)."Biff Watson: Perfect Acoustics".CMA Close Up.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  5. ^"Patty Loveless readies new CD".Country Standard Time.July 10, 2008.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  6. ^"Biff Watson's 5" T "s for studio work".July 29, 2015.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  7. ^Howes, Paul (2001).The Complete Dusty Springfield.Reynolds & Hearn.ISBN9781903111246.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  8. ^"George Strait Album:" One Step at a Time "".Best Country Singers.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  9. ^Cardwell, Nancy (July 22, 2011).The Words and Music of Dolly Parton: Getting to Know Country's "Iron Butterfly".Abc-Clio.ISBN9780313378041.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  10. ^Bishop, Rand (2010).The Absolute Essentials of Songwriting Success: From Song Dog to Top Dog: Making it in the Music Business.Alfred Music.ISBN9780739071915.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  11. ^Woodstra, Chris; John Bush; Stephen Thomas Erlewine (2008)."biff+watson" +producerContemporary Country.Hal Leonard Corporation.ISBN9780879309183.RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
  12. ^Eggar, Robin (June 15, 2010).Shania Twain: The Biography.Simon and Schuster.ISBN9781451604542.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  13. ^Tuber, Keith (July 1, 1982)."The Gentle Giant of Country: Don Williams".Orange Coast Magazine.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  14. ^Ty Campbell (November 1, 2015)."Dave Pomeroy, No Limits".Bass Musician.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  15. ^Anne Freeman (December 15, 2002)."The Tennessee Pulleybone: A Forgotten Piece of Country Music History".Music Dish.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  16. ^Artimisi, Tony (2015).Rhythm Makers: The Drumming Legends of Nashville in Their Own Words.Rowman & Littlefield.ISBN9781442240117.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  17. ^staff (February 28, 1988)."Concerts".The Tennessea.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  18. ^Edward Morris (April 28, 2008)."Emmylou Harris, Ernest V." Pop "Stoneman Enter Country Music Hall of Fame".CNT News.Archived fromthe originalon December 23, 2014.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  19. ^"Board of Directors".Country Music Association.RetrievedOctober 22,2017.
  20. ^Chas Williams."The Nashville Number System".RetrievedOctober 23,2017.
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