Felder says that despite his advancing age and a creaky back brought on by years of slinging heavy guitars over his shoulders ...

Vince Gill talks about his new music and pays tribute to his late friend and music legend, Chet Atkins. Watch the full interview and purchase a copy of the We Still Can't Say Goodbye with ...

Gill joked with Black about the thought of him even making it to Heaven, but he knew just the icon he'd want to sing with if he gets there: Chet Atkins. As for what song they'd sing?

Atkins distinguished himself in a myriad of ways over his career. Chet Atkins, the master of the guitar, plays before a pack house Oct. 5, 1972, during the Masters Festival of Music along with ...

When Arthel Watson was growing up in Deep Gap, North Carolina, his chosen instrument, the acoustic guitar, was an afterthought ... “but I won’t try to copy Chet Atkins on the Ray Price version.

TOMMY recently wrote “Mr. Guitar” in honor of his idol and music icon Chet Atkins, who called TOMMY “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen.” In fact, TOMMY is one of ...

Some lots, like Chet Atkins’ guitar—donated by British singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler—will benefit the The King’s Trust. Proceeds from several more will go towards the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Last October, a clue in the WSJ Crossword puzzle was “Atkins Known as ‘Mr. Guitar.’” The answer was “Chet.” The reference is that widely understood. Among musicians, and among guitar ...

“I have appreciated Chet Atkins as a musician since long ... “I only play three chords on the guitar and three on the piano. I was fiddling with the piano—I just bang away—and then if ...

Clutch Points: “You putting him amongst the young stars he’s gonna be competing with for the next 10-15 years. Now he’s becoming the alpha of them… I saw the star potential in him.” Paul ...

Rick Peckham is internationally active as a jazz guitarist and educator. He has presented performances and clinics on six continents and specializes in a unique blend of styles, including jazz, rock, ...

Atkins' debut album, Chet Atkins' Gallopin' Guitar, was released in 1953, but RCA Victor's Sholes recognized his talent in other areas as well, and soon, Atkins was doing session work for other ...