Biff Watson

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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

Early years

Raised in

Nashville where he played on demos and showcases, and backing up touring artists Crystal Gayle,[3] Tracy Nelson, and Don Williams.[4]

Recording session work and production

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

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

Collaborations

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 band

John Wolters. The band recorded several singles for JMI Records in Jack 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 the

Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion 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

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

Watson is a Trustee of Local 257 Nashville Chapter of the American 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

With Crystal Gayle

With Don Williams

With The Scratch Band

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

Also appears on

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

1986 - 1989

1990 - 1992

1993 - 1995

1996 - 1998

1999 - 2001

2002 - 2004

2005 - 2011

2012 - present

Bibliography

  • 2005: Chas Williams - The Nashville Number System
    ISBN 978-0963090676 - Watson contributed chart examples[20]

References

  1. . Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Writers, Artists, and Craftspeople". Town of Chatham. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  3. ^ staff (June 17, 1978). "Crystal Gayle: 'a shining lady'". The Morning News. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Phil Sweetland (March 1, 2002). "Biff Watson: Perfect Acoustics". CMA Close Up. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  5. ^ "Patty Loveless readies new CD". Country Standard Time. July 10, 2008. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  6. ^ "Biff Watson's 5 "T"s for studio work". July 29, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  7. . Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  8. ^ "George Strait Album: "One Step at a Time"". Best Country Singers. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  9. . Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  10. . Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  11. . Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  12. . Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  13. ^ Tuber, Keith (July 1, 1982). "The Gentle Giant of Country: Don Williams". Orange Coast Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  14. ^ Ty Campbell (November 1, 2015). "Dave Pomeroy, No Limits". Bass Musician. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  15. ^ Anne Freeman (December 15, 2002). "The Tennessee Pulleybone: A Forgotten Piece of Country Music History". Music Dish. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  16. . Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  17. ^ staff (February 28, 1988). "Concerts". The Tennessea. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  18. ^ Edward Morris (April 28, 2008). "Emmylou Harris, Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman Enter Country Music Hall of Fame". CNT News. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  19. ^ "Board of Directors". Country Music Association. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  20. ^ Chas Williams. "The Nashville Number System". Retrieved October 23, 2017.

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