Chet Atkins

Acting

Born June 20, 1924 · Luttrell, Tennessee, USA

Died June 30, 2001

Also known as Chester Atkins · Mr. Guitar · The Country Gentleman

Biography

Chester Burton Atkins, nicknamed "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman", was a fingerpicking guitar player, arranger and producer 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.

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