Person

Chet Atkins

Chester Burton Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001), also known as "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman", was an American musician who, along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, helped create 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 occasion…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
June 20th, 1924
Died
June 30th, 2001
Genres
Labels
Columbia
RCA
Razor & Tie
Eagle Records
Liberty
Last updated: July 12th, 2023