The Three Pickers

2003•1h 8m•5.7/10

DocumentaryMusic

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5.7/10(3)

For one historic evening, American music legends Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, and Ricky Skaggs joined forces as The Three Pickers, to film a concert for public television. The music they made before a North Carolina audience is as relaxed as a front porch picking session. Informed by the skill and good humor of the three master musicians who contributed so much to the creation and evolution of bluegrass music. With special guest Alison Krauss.

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Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs

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Doc Watson

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Ricky Skaggs

Ricky Skaggs

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Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

Self

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