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Chet Atkins

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Aliases
Chet Atkins C.G.P.
Chet Atkins and His Colorado Mountain Boys
Chet Atkins and His Galloping Guitar
Chet Atkins and His Guitar
Chet Atkins and His Guitar Pickers
Chet Atkins and His Other Guitar
Personal name
Chester Burton Atkins
Born
June 20, 1924
Died
June 30, 2001
Country
United States
IPI
00001533049 11 works
00001533147 13 works
Affiliation
BMI
Comments
Influential guitarist, occasional vocalist and record producer for many big stars such as Elvis Presley. Atkins was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's sideman category in 2002.
Member of
The Atkins String Co.
Country All-Stars
The Nashville String Band
The Rhythm Rockers featuring Chet Atkins
Family
Jim Atkins Half-Brother
John Burns [US] Nephew
Meagan Taylor Great-niece
Ranking
68th most covering performer
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