Chet Atkins

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Chester Burton Atkins

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(June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001) Even though most know him as Mr. Guitar he was also a record producer for many big stars such as Elvis Presley. He invented what is known as "the Nashville sound" which was a smoother more jazz-like form country music. His guitar of choice was the Gretsch Country Gentleman.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Sidemen).

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Chet Atkins Discography

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A Session With Chet Atkins

Finger-Style Guitar

Stringin' Along With Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins In Three Dimensions

Hi-Fi In Focus

Chet Atkins At Home

Chet Atkins In Hollywood

Mister Guitar

Hum And Strum Along With Chet Atkins

The Other Chet Atkins

Teensville

Chet Atkins' Workshop

Chet Atkins And His Guitar

Christmas With Chet Atkins

The Most Popular Guitar

Down Home

Caribbean Guitar

Teen Scene

The Guitar Genius

Travelin'

Our Man In Nashville

Chet Atkins and Hank Snow - Reminiscing ◄ (3 versions)

My Favorite Guitars

Progressive Pickin'

Guitar Country

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