Chet Atkins! A true master

[Jimi75]

You've maybe heard his name somewhere, but did you ever watch him play?
It is really worth doing it, because his guitar playing was unbelievably orchestrated. He was a true innovator.

Just check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rZtKXt_P4

Such people bring back to mind what a beautiful instrument the guitar really is.

Greetz
Jimi75

[SuperSwede]

yep, chet atkins was really a gifted guitarist...

[jpfeifer]

Hi Jimi75,

Yes, I think that Chet Atkins is one of the greatest players to ever pick up a guitar. He did some incredible things.

If you like that style of playing check out some of these other guys who were inspired by Chet. Both of these guys are really amazing players:
Doyle Dykes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq3_i9KOOeA

Tommy Immanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW-H0rq-FYM

-- Jim

[t_ross33]

Hi Jimi75,

Yes, I think that Chet Atkins is one of the greatest players to ever pick up a guitar. He did some incredible things.

If you like that style of playing check out some of these other guys who were inspired by Chet. Both of these guys are really amazing players:
Doyle Dykes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq3_i9KOOeA

Tommy Immanuel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW-H0rq-FYM

-- Jim

Awesome! While we're on the subject, I'm surprised Lenny Breau doesn't get much airtime on this forum. Here's a clip from '61.

Check out THIS article as well. Lenny was hugely influenced by Chet in the early years and Chet sat in on a few of Lenny's records.

" Recently, Chet Atkins said of his longtime friend: "He was a great fingerstylist with fathomless knowledge. His legend will continue to inspire future generations." All who knew Lenny will remember him as a softspoken man with a warm sense of humor. For being such a musical giant, he had no pretenses and was always more than wilIing to share his knowledge with fellow guitarists. And like so many artists, he received little in return for what he gave the world. But for those touched by his exceptional music, Lenny will live forever."

Guitar Player Magazine November 1984

[jpfeifer]

Yeah! Dang, how could I forgett Lenny Breau. I think that he even made some recordings with Chet Atkins at one point. What a monster player that guy was. I'm still trying to learn some of those harp harmonics that he does so well.

It's interesting to see some of the other people that Chet Atkins had a big influence on. One of them that was surprised to find out about was Earl Klugh. The stuff that you typically hear from Earl Klugh is mostly kind of watered down stuff, but he can really play. Check out the album "Late Night Guitar", which has some of his best playing IMHO.

-- Jim