Sean Charles Watkins (born February 18, 1977) is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is a member of the contemporary folk band Nickel Creek, the duo Fiction Family and the supergroup Works Progress Administration.
Career
Nickel Creek
Sean Watkins began his tenure with Nickel Creek playing mandolin, but later switched to guitar. The band has released three albums and a CD composed of their hits (called Reasons Why: The Very Best) and won a Grammy for This Side – a coveted trophy that Watkins reportedly put on top of his toilet at home. Explaining the somewhat odd situation, Watkins said that "it seems like a humble place. I didn't want to put it out in plain view of my house. I didn't feel like displaying it right when you walk in. It's a nice crown for the porcelain." In addition to playing with Nickel Creek, Watkins has released 4 solo albums.
As a solo musician, his early material was contemporary bluegrass, but he has since incorporated other influences into his music (especially indie rock.) Watkins' solo music career seems to reflect Nickel Creek's: turning from traditional bluegrass songs to indie rock with bluegrass instrumentation. He is the oldest member of Nickel Creek. Sean qualified for the National Flatpicking Championship in 1993 at age 16.
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ALBUMS
- All I Do Is Lie released: 2014
- Blinders On released: 2006
- 26 Miles released: 2003
- Let It Fall released: 2001
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Locking Doors
by: Sean WatkinsI wish that I didn't need to say that I didn't bleed
Open eyes, see my sores, steady mind, I'm not too sure
It's easier just locking doors
A toy doll, not much to say, or so you thought anyway
Open eyes, see my sores, steady mind, I'm not too sure
It's easier just locking doors
Not quite, but just what I see, poor sight, but I still believe
Open eyes, see my sores, steady mind, I'm not too sure