Chet Atkins

Years Active: 1956-2001

Member of: The Nashville String Band

Influenced by: Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, Mother Maybelle Carter, Merle Travis

Genre: Country

Biography: Without Chet Atkins, country music may never have crossed over into the pop charts in the '50s and '60s. Although he ...

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Jun 03 2009 8:00AM by Vernell Hackett

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The Boot: The late Chet Atkins and Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Daniels are among the musicians who will be the latest inductees into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. Both tremendous musical icons, Atkins is known for his expert guitar skills, as well ... Read more

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