From 1975: Guitar legend Chet Atkins headlined a pops concert at the Spokane Opera (Opry?) House, and Atkins opened by saying, “I hope you like guitar pickin’, because that’s all I do.” Yet a few ...
The latest videos from WKRN News 2 A masterful tribute to the man who reshaped country music—Don Cusic chronicles the life and legacy of Chet Atkins, the legendary 'Mr. Guitar.
Chet Atkins, king of finger-pickin' guitar, died today at the age of seventy-seven. He recorded seventy-five albums and influenced generations of rock and country musicians. We pay tribute to him.