Country Music Legends

Country Music Classic Chet Atkins

By admin ⋅ May 9, 2008 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Words are almost inadequate to describe the musical stylings of country great Chet Adkins. The Country Music Hall of Fame highlights:

No single country instrumentalist has achieved the renown and respect of Chester Burton Atkins. His immense musical influence on country, rock, and jazz musicians from Jerry Reed to George Harrison, Duane Eddy, and Earl Klugh has lasted over nearly a half-century. Many hit records he produced during his days at RCA are now classics.

We’ve provided a couple of Chet Adkins live music videos here to provide an auditory insight into this musical genius and country music legend.

Chet Adkins playing an unknown tune.

Chet Adkins playing “Yakety Axe”

Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins playing “Jerry’s Breakdown”

Chet Adkins performing the “Orange Blossom Special”

Chet Adkins and Mark O’Connor performing “Galloping Guitar”

Chet Adkins and Emmylou Harris perform “Precious Memories”

Or you can check out the great Chet Atkins on Last.FM, Mahalo, or at Mister Guitar.