Chet Atkins
American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter
Born on: June 20, 1924Died on: June 30, 2001
Aged: 77 years 10 days (924 months)
Gender: Male
Nationality: United states
Birth Sign: Gemini
Chester Burton Atkins, 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.
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