 Chet Atkins with his signature guitar. Image by Gretsch Guitar News, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Wills Tommy ComboChet Atkins Chet Atkins American character singer (1924–2001) "Chester Atkins" redirects here. For the former U.S. congressman, see Chester G. Atkins. "Mr. Guitar" redirects here. For the album by Charlie Byrd, see Mr. Guitar (album). For the album by Chet Atkins, see Mister Guitar. Chester Burton Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001), nicknamed "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman", was an American character singer and songwriter who, along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, created the Nashville sound, the country music style which expanded its appeal to adult pop music fans. He was primarily a guitarist, but he also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele, and occasionally sang. Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Chet… (Source: Wikipedia)
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