Artist

Chet Atkins

Luttrell, United States · 1924 – 2001

Chet Atkins is a musician from Luttrell, United States, active 1924–2001. Their discography on Gatefold includes 24 records. They also recorded with The Nashville String Band.

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Albums tracked

211

In collections

1924

Since

2 projects · 211 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American country guitar player and producer, born June 20, 1924, Luttrell, Tennessee, USA, died June 30, 2001, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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 of country music. His guitar of choice was the Gretsch Country Gentleman.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Sidemen).
Father of Merle Atkins; half-brother of Jimmy Atkins and "Sister" Billie Rose Atkins, brother-in-law of Roy Shockley, uncle of Mike Shockley.

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