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Chet Atkins
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Guitarists · 1924–2001

Chet Atkins

American guitarist (1924–2001)

Born
20 June 1924
Luttrell
Died
30 June 2001
Nashville
Country
United States
Active
1942–1996
Record labels
Columbia Records, RCA Records
Discography
91 albums

Biography

Chet Atkins was a jazz musician who played guitar and violin. Chet Atkins was born on 20 June 1924 in Luttrell and died on 30 June 2001 in Nashville. The music is usually filed under jazz, classical music and country music. Record labels: Columbia Records and RCA Records. The discography here lists 91 albums, from “Chet Atkins’ Gallopin’ Guitar” (1953) to “My Brother Sings” (2015). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2002) and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chester Burton Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001), nicknamed "Mister Guitar" and "the Country Gentleman", was a fingerpicking guitar player, arranger and producer who, along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, created 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 occasionally sang. Atkins's signature picking style was inspired by Merle Travis. His other major guitar influences were Django Reinhardt, George Barnes, Les Paul, and, later, Jerry Reed. His distinctive picking style and musicianship brought him admirers inside and outside the country scene, both in the United States and abroad.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Chet Atkins’ Gallopin’ Guitar 1953
Stringin’ Along with Chet 1953
A Session With Chet Atkins 1954
Chet Atkins in 3 Dimensions 1956
Finger-Style Guitar 1957
Hi-Fi in Focus 1957
Chet Atkins at Home 1958
Chet Atkins in Hollywood 1959
Hum and Strum With Chet Atkins 1959
Teensville 1960
The Other Chet Atkins 1960
Chet Atkins and His Guitar 1961
Chet Atkins’ Workshop 1961
Christmas With Chet Atkins 1961
Mister Guitar 1961
The Most Popular Guitar 1961
Back Home Hymns 1962
Caribbean Guitar 1962
Down Home 1962
Our Man In Nashville 1963
Teen Scene! 1963
The Guitar Genius 1963
Travelin’ 1963
Guitar Country 1964
My Favorite Guitars 1964
Progressive Pickin' 1964
Reminiscing 1964
More of That Guitar Country 1965
Chet Atkins Picks on The Beatles 1966
From Nashville With Love 1966
Music from Nashville, My Home Town 1966
The “Pops” Goes Country 1966
Chet 1967
Chet Atkins Picks the Best 1967
Class Guitar 1967
It’s a Guitar World 1967
Hometown Guitar 1968
Solid Gold ’68 1968
Solo Flights 1968
By Special Request 1969
Chet Picks On The Pops 1969
Lover's Guitar 1969
Solid Gold '69 1969
Me and Jerry 1970
Nashville Stars on Tour - Live Recordings 1970 · Live
Yestergroovin’ 1970
For the Good Times and Other Country Moods 1971
Mr Atkins - Guitar Picker 1971
Pickin’ My Way 1971
Finger Pickin' Good 1972
Me and Chet 1972
Picks on the Hits 1972
Alone 1973
Discover Japan 1973
Superpickers 1973
Picks On Jerry Reed 1974
The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show 1974
Chet Atkins Goes To The Movies 1975
The Night Atlanta Burned 1975
Chester & Lester 1976
Chet, Floyd and Danny 1977
Love Letters 1977
Me And My Guitar 1977
Guitar Monsters 1978
The First Nashville Guitar Quartet 1979
Reflections 1980
Country-After All These Years 1981
East Tennessee Christmas 1983
Work It Out With Chet Atkins C.G.P. 1983
Stay Tuned 1985
Sails 1987
Picks On The Hits 1989
Neck and Neck 1990
Street Dreams 1990
Lassoes 'N Spurs 1991
Sneakin’ Around 1992
Read My Licks 1994
Simpatico 1994
Almost Alone 1996
The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World 1997
Plays Back Home Hymns 1998
In Concert At The Bottom Line June 22, 1992 2002 · Live
Solo Sessions 2003
The Best of Chet Atkins 2003
Country Gentleman 2005
Certified Guitar Player: As Seen on PBS 2010
Live in Nashville 2011 · Live
Songs For Christmas 2012
Guitar Monsters 2013
My Brother Sings 2015
22 Legendary Duets

Also plays on

Albums where Chet Atkins is credited as a sideman

1984 Friendship — Ray Charles guitar

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Chet Atkins play?

Chet Atkins is known for playing guitar and violin.

When and where was Chet Atkins born?

Chet Atkins was born 20 June 1924 in Luttrell.

What are Chet Atkins's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Chet Atkins’ Gallopin’ Guitar (1953), Stringin’ Along with Chet (1953), A Session With Chet Atkins (1954), Chet Atkins in 3 Dimensions (1956) and Finger-Style Guitar (1957).

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