Dire Straits were one of the most unlikely success stories of the 80s, making 1985’s world-beating Brothers In Arms album before guitarist and leader Mark Knopfler ended the band at the height of ...

Lane’s parents, who had a talent for music and also a talent for occasionally letting their marital disputes play out onstage, gave him his first guitar at age 4 ... he tuned in to hear the licks of ...

To celebrate his music, here are our picks for his 40 greatest recordings ... Steve Sholes’ production — from Floyd Cramer’s cocktail lounge piano to Chet Atkins’ guitar to Bill Black’s tiptoe bass ...

There are many ways to play the guitar, and certainly many Legendary Guitarists, such as Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell ... he influenced a generation of metal guitarists and was synonymous with pick ...

Most of the time, Atkins held a bassline down with a thumb pick on the low ... of tongue-in-cheek guitar advice he once told Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler. When Chet Atkins began playing ...

One lucky fan was able to swap picks with Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder during Sunday's Auckland show. Video / Supplied The aspiring musician has been identified as Harry Martin, a 14-year-old ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social media clips of Kelce hanging out in the VIP tent showed the Kansas City Chiefs tight end handing out guitar picks with a smile on his face. While on stage, Swift also made it clear that her ...

Before he took the reins, Mr. Tate taught guitar lessons at the fabled nonprofit ... the Clancy Brothers, Arlo Guthrie, Chet Atkins, Pete Seeger, Jim Post and Ella Jenkins. Mr. Tate also composed ...