Born 100 years ago today, influential guitarist, producer and A & R man Chester "Chet" Atkins (1924-2001). Atkins' bright, cheery electric fingerpicking style is both instantly identifiable and eclectic, mixing elements of country, jazz, pop and Tin Pan Alley, drawing from traditional folk forms as well as then-contemporary styles like rock and roll. His influences […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:24AM on June 20, 2024