Biff Watson


Fletcher Bangs "Biff" Watson is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. His musicianship has been a part of recording sessions for many artists.

Biography

Early years

Raised in Chatham, Virginia, Watson learned how to play guitar at age 11. Upon graduation from high school, he hitchhiked to Nashville where he played on demos and showcases, and backing up touring artists Crystal Gayle, Tracy Nelson, and Don Williams.

Recording session work and production

Watson focused on session work for producers such as Emory Gordy Jr. and Garth Fundis, and eventually branched out into record production.
Watson has worked with artists such as Dusty Springfield, George Strait, Dolly Parton, Toby Keith, Sara Evans, and Shania Twain.

Collaborations

Don Williams' backing band "The Scratch Band" included Watson, Danny Flowers, Dave Pomeroy, and Pat McInerney. They released one album, The Scratch Band Featuring Danny Flowers.
Watson was an original member of the band Tennessee Pulleybone along with Big Ken Smith, Jerry Tuttle, and John Wolters. The band recorded several singles for JMI Records in Jack Clements' studio.
Watson was a member of the band Tone Patrol, with Pomeroy, Kenny Malone, Larry Chaney, and Sam Bacco.
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.

Other

Watson serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Music Association.
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]

1986 - 1989