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Chet Atkins

Active

1940s - 1990s

Born

June 20, 1924 in Luttrell, TN

Died

June 30, 2001 in Nashville, TN

Genre

Country

Styles

Country Boogie Country-Pop Finger-Picked Guitar Instrumental Country Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan Traditional Country

Also Known As

Chester Burton Atkins

Member Of

The Nashville String Band Country All Stars
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Chet Atkins

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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One of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, as well as a legendary musician and producer within country music.
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Album Highlights

  • Guitar Monsters
    Chet Atkins / Les Paul
    Guitar Monsters
  • Standard Brands
    Lenny Breau / Chet Atki …
    Standard Brands
  • Me & Jerry
    Chet Atkins
    Me & Jerry
  • Chet Atkins in Hollywood
    Chet Atkins
    Chet Atkins in Hollywoo …
  • Mister Guitar
    Chet Atkins
    Mister Guitar
  • RCA Country Legends
    Chet Atkins
    RCA Country Legends
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Refined
  • Cheerful
  • Complex
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Organic
  • Rollicking
  • Sophisticated
  • Carefree
  • Gentle
  • Happy
  • Joyous
  • Relaxed
  • Reserved
  • Springlike
  • Sugary
  • Energetic
  • Sparkling
  • Warm

Artists Themes

  • Early Morning
  • Empowerment
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Feeling Blue
  • Freedom
  • Hanging Out
  • Rainy Day
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