Musician Dictionary

Chet Atkins

American guitarist (1924–2001)

DescriptionAmerican guitarist (1924–2001)
Source: Wikidata
Born1924-06-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLuttrell Luttrell
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2001-06-30
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNashville Nashville
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationbandleader singer composer country musician guitarist record producer jazz guitarist classical guitarist songwriter jazz musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar violin
Source: Wikidata
Genresclassical music country music traditional folk music jazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsRCA Records Columbia Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Nashville String Band The Country All Stars The Nashville A-Team Chet Atkins and His Colorado Mountain Boys The Atkins String Co. The First Nashville Guitar Quartet Chet Atkins And His Guitar Pickers Chester Atkins & His All Star Hillbillies Wally Fowler And His Georgia Clod-Hoppers Chet Atkins Orchestra Chet Atkins and His Friends "Chet Atkins & Friends" Ensemble
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

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Identifiers

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