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Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins

ActorComposer Jun 20 (died age 77) Luttrell, Tennessee, USA 1948–2016 (68 year career)
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Biography

Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer, who along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, among others, created the country music style that came to be known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to adult pop music fans. He was primarily known as a guitarist. He also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele. Atkins's signature picking style was insp…

Known For

Stroszek
Film

Stroszek

Original Music Composer
The Winding Stream
Film

The Winding Stream

Self (archive footage)
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
Film

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Film

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self
Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon
Film

Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon

Self - Guest Artist
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
Film

Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame

Self (archive footage)
The Ed Sullivan Show
Film

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self
Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1)
Film

Country's Family Reunion: Precious Memories (Vol. 1)

Self

Filmography