About Dock Walsh
Lived 1901 – 1967 (aged 65). Dock Walsh was an American musician and banjoist.
Doctor Coble Walsh (July 23, 1901 in Lewis Fork, Wilkes County, North Carolina – May 28, 1967 ), 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 also invented a method of playing with pennies under the bridge and the strings played with a knife, similar to bottle neck guitar style.
Discography The Carolina Tar Heels (Folk Legacy, 1964) The Carolina Tar Heels (GHP, 1969) The Carolina Tar Heels (Bear Family, 1975) The Original Carolina Tar Heels: Look Who's Coming! (Old Homestead, 1978)
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Who was Dock Walsh?
American banjo player and bandleader (1901–1967)
When was Dock Walsh born?
Dock Walsh was born on 23 July 1901.
When did Dock Walsh die?
Dock Walsh died on 28 May 1967.
What was Dock Walsh's occupation?
Dock Walsh was a musician and banjoist.
What nationality was Dock Walsh?
Dock Walsh was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dock Walsh. https://biography.guide/dock-walsh/
MLA: "Dock Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dock-walsh/.
Chicago: "Dock Walsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dock-walsh/.
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