Chet Atkins aka 'Mr. Guitar' Tribute | Artist Interview | Gretsch Guitars

Steve Wariner, a Nashville musician, plays host in this tribute to the legendary Chet Atkins, a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the relationship between Atkins and Gretsch.
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From the historic RCA Victor Studio-which was the recording home of popular music titans such as Atkins, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, and the Everly Brothers-artists such as Wariner, John Knowles, Doyle Dykes, Duane Eddy, Jimmy Capps, Pat Bergeson and Richard Smith discuss the greatness of Atkins, and how his influence lives on.
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[@DUGGER1947]

I've been a Chet nut since 1959. Thanks guys for bringing back such great stories of his life. No dry eyes on this guy after having watched and listened to it.

[@danpurdy3987]

A genius among geneses. Agree. Chet playing in heaven.

[@Panamabill99]

I was lucky enough to get to remodel his home in Nashville and it was 6 wonderful months of work. He was always playen. I would go over plans and design details and he would have a guitar in hand. Breakfast table meetings were so cool and I never made a comment about being a player, mainly out of just fear he would want me to play in front of him. But on the last day of the job I brought my guitar and he was so kind and signed it to your pal Chet Atkins CGP. I'm so proud to have know him.

[@poop__sandwich]

That is so freaking cool. If that was me 6 months might stretched to 9 lol

[@randythomastheinsecures5404]

That's awesome! Check out my band Randy Thomas & the Insecures kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXHgX9-hJqZZtU&ab_channel=RandyThomas%26theInsecures

[@chucksgarage7165]

WOW

[@DKR-1881]

Wow, that is so cool.

[@mjs2016]

@@randythomastheinsecures5404 Not cool advertising on someone's story. Take it elsewhere. KZbin comments isn't a good place to market either

[@photomanwilliams4147]

Growing up in a poor family I never went to music concerts, but in my early 20's Mom arranged to buy a ticket to a Chet Atkins concert as a birthday present. She gave me the ticket 5 days before my B-day so I wouldn't have any conflict in my planned day. Sad to say Mom passed away the night before the concert. I almost didn't go do to the grief, of the death but it hit me. She went to great expense and effort to give me the opportunity, knowing how special it would be to me to see Chet live. That day I cried a little, laughed a lot. Must say Chet helped take a little sting out of my most devastating times.

[@PaperClipFlip]

Such a sad but beautiful story. Your mom must be listening to Chet play in heaven.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

Sad but beautiful story. I am sure your mom did many wonderful things for you but at the time God and music helped to heal your heart. The power that music has on the soul of a human is an amazing thing and i would say your mother understood that. Thank you for sharing!

[@axiomist1076]

Moms are so special, arent they ?

[@gertrudedouglas3944]

Wow!

[@berryj.greene7090]

It's very sad to have to associate such a heartache with a Chet concert. However, you seem to have made it work for you and not against. ATB

[@Southernguitar74]

Doyle Dykes playing in the outro was just phenomenal. What a player. Just another Chet study, and friend. Outstanding video.

[@docholliday3273]

HAD to come back and watch this just to stay connected. Sadly, both Chet and Les are gone, but their memories will ALWAYS live on.

[@JJWo]

I heard his name so often but never realised what a talent and what an incredibly decent music loving human being

[@larrylemery6960]

Chet was the 1st player I ever saw play 2 songs at once.. probably the best pure guitar player ever! RIP Chet

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Larry how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@andyharman3022]

It's good to note that those who are the "best" at their craft are humble, and never stop trying to get better at it. Add to bucket list: Find Chet Atkins' statue, and get my picture taken having a conversation.

[@eagle49]

I've been playing for 50 years but could listen to these three guys play for hours at end. I had my right thumb on the screen the whole time while I was shouting saying "you see? It isn't that hard!" lolo Thank you very much for sharing.

[@janetremsing6988]

R.I.P. Chet! An absolute MASTER OF MUSIC!!! 🙂

[@WillCarter1976]

I think the picture that I have of Chet with my Grandmother and Great Aunt when they recorded together is probably my most prized posession.

[@allanrussack2844]

What a beautiful tribute to Chet. Wonderful playing and informative, humorous stories.

[@peterbees]

I am going to be 62 years old and I just saw the Chet Atkins and friends show and I spent three weekends learning the Travis picking for beginners. If I stay at it, I will have a wonderful summer. I am learning on my Telecaster and hope to progress to my 12 string Taylor. Thanks to all of you and your tunes. What an inspiration!

[@richiezombie531]

Chet is an intellectual. His spirit lives on through us, he is such an inspiration. I've never had the opportunity to meet him but yet I've absorbed so many stories and good vibes about his life. Chet you literally give me a reason to live. My gratitude is immeasurable.

[@dennisschell5543]

I'm 65 next week. I got started on guitar at around 7 or 8 and immediately discovered Chet Atkins. Been learning ever since...

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Ha! Me too (except I just turned 64).. I started guitar lessons in 3rd grade, but my teacher wouldn't teach me any Beatles tunes so after 3 summers I quit! The Impatience of Youth! Now I build cigar box guitars! Lol!

[@HenriNigro]

same here except i'm 67 ... i started at age 9 and always dug chet and doc watson...

[@richc47us]

that was great boys! Chet is still an inspiration to all musicians and for a long time to come...He certainly changed my life. Now as I walk the earth in other parts of the world, hearing other sounds, what stays in my head is the music of Chet.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Rich how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@cliffdavis5244]

@@pattistilwell7424 again? Twice now…

[@matthajba1075]

I always felt a kind of really positive, gentle, life affirming beauty in Chet's music. Apparently it's no coincidence. It's so nice to see that nobody has a bad word about him in the whole industry. He seems to have been everything I imagined him to be and more. I wish I could have met him. Thank you Gretsch for this beautiful film.

[@felgate11]

Chet was truly a gift from God. RIP Mister Sandman.

[@mervynsullivan]

Wow!!! When the three guitarists play together.... sensational!!!!!

[@MetalMan73100]

This is such a nice video. No exaggerated gushing, no overexcited hero worship, just mature and laid back reflection on how Chet Atkins really was. The fact that it features actual players, who seem as gifted as they are grounded, makes this tribute even more enjoyable to watch.

[@AlenSamac]

A great guitar player and a great person. But one thing that no one pay attention to is that he had the most gentle touch towards his guitar than any other guitar player I've ever seen. A real gentleman.

[@guitareveryone]

This is just a wonderful tribute to Chet with so gifted players and stories. I’ve watched this several times and will continue to watch. The quality is also great. I hope that they never take this down.

[@larrydering1598]

Bless all of you for making this wonderful tribute to my guitar hero. I'm turning 70 and a die hard Chet fan. I have nothing but praise for the artist in this video and admire their own work as well. Thanks to all involved with this project.

[@RealArtsMedia]

Our team was incredible. Hats off to Joe Carducci, who had the vision and made it all happen.

[@BengtRonning]

Retired a few years ago. Bothered with stiff fingers on my left hand. My doctor told me to buy a rubber ball--- or a guitar. When I was a teenager i got a guitar as a present. Sold it when I went to the army. Now, nearly 50 yrs later i bought a Gretsch in Oslo Norway with a Marshall amp. In 1969 I could play about 2 songs and now trying to remember the accords while watching You Tube. Trying to step up to getting Claptons place when he retires. If ever. Chet Atkins was the top name when I grew up in Northern Norway, close to the Soviet border.

[@supersecularboypants]

Learning guitar is one of life’s greatest journeys. Good luck!

[@jacksprat3009]

Now there's some beautiful guitar playing. I can imagine the hours, days , weeks, years it took working at it to make it flow so easy, it just rolls off their fingers like warm butter on fresh baked melt in your mouth corn bread. Delicious.

[@tomgreene8480]

+Jack Sprat you are so correct ...but who wants to work that hard today?

[@MR_MIRTH]

finger lickin good

[@duanewilliams7353]

Don't usually watch hour long video's....watched every square inch of this one, enjoyed it immensely, and tears came to my eyes when it ended!! Wanted it to go on another hour!!!! Great job guys!!!!!

[@rogerhoman8442]

Chet's been my gold standard since I was 12... the sound ... that sound... and the driving bass pickin' rhythm... i grew up with his music in the 60's ... in Australia... and he influenced every pro. guitar player I knew... just love everything about this man... at the very top of all the thousands of guitar videos I've watched on You Tube..

[@gurujam8483]

I was blessed to meet Chet several times in the 70's and 80's as well as one of his luthiers, Hascal Haile in Tompkinsville KY. They were both Country Gentlemen.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Mike how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@mychaelpierce8049]

These guys are really really good! Chet was simply one of the most influential icons in American music period!

[@bobkat1959]

Congrats to Mr Joe Carducci for producing a heart warming and gorgeously arranged tribute! It cannot be veiwed without tightness in the throat and tears in the eyes. Thank you so much for the lovely performances and touching rememberances. You are indeed a man Chet would have loved.

[@earlsmith3413]

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[@macdaddyblues1]

Amazing tribute, didn't want it to end... Thanks Gretsch !!!!!

[@inspirationalguitar5316]

chet, you influenced and inspired not only americans but also every guitarist in the world

[@stevegrooms1142]

What I find so charming in this video is how we get to see Chet through the eyes of other skillful guitarists. That's special.

[@ron88303]

IMHO, Chet is on the Mount Rushmore of guitarists. RIP, Chet.

[@sidneymays]

J Parker Chet, Django, Segovia, Robert Johnson, Hendrix.

[@jopestv1063]

I loved this. Thank God Chet's impeccable style is still being carried on by these cats

[@JDKingStratslinger]

Love Chet, love these players, love my Gretsch guitars.

[@shockcityrocker]

I had nooooo idea Duane Eddy was still alive. That was awesome to see him !

[@brucew44guns]

No doubt in my mind that Chet would gladly call these fine guitar players his "brothers". I believe that because of the nice humility I see in them all, and Chet seemed to be the most humble one of them all, a trait as good as his playing. Good job here for sure, thanks for posting.

[@cynthia6637]

Yesssss.......There was only One Chet Atkins.......This was a great Tribute ....Thank You Bruce for sharing.......

[@roberthadam548]

Doyle Dykes..... you are the best since Chet Atkins !!!! Long may you run !!!

[@JFK1180]

" It must just be really hard, that's all, and It was really hard, belive me"! He he. The man knows. For the longest time something was missing in my life, until i heard Chet play again on a record some years ago. Now i am getting a Gretsch. I want to thank Gretsch Guitars for uploading this. Such fantastic players. A treasure and a testament of the wonderful music and playing of Chet Atkins. He appears to have been a rock solid dude with heart and skill unmatched. Respect!

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Jaffre how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@carlosfigueroa790]

I see things different now!!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Central America! Guatemala City!!!

[@christopherdunn1097]

I've been playing for 40 years and I cannot even get close to what Chet Atkins and these guys are playing. Very smooth and clean Nashville Kats- been pickin since they were babies!.

Stopping this video to go dust off the old guitars and start playing again. What higher praise, thanks guys!

[@kevinmccluskey8899]

To have all you folks on the same video is totally awesome as well. Mr. Wariner, I recall when you where the "Young Turk" turning us all on to Chet. Who's your choice for the new up 'n comers coming 'round the bend! I recall a video or interview of Mr. Chet bemoaning that it was apparently his cruel fate to created that Nashville sound as a PRODUCER (strings). He eventually felt he'd kind of ruined country guitar and wanted t make amends for his actions. The trouble with most of the music business is that 1.) Everybody knows better 2.) No humility 3.) Without humility, no one asks for forgiveness, and with out forgiveness no one can make amends. This is essential because we make our amends through our living actions, even if the original people we offended are gone. And that is the source of true selfishness.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Kevin how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@QTPatriot]

My Dad introduced me to Chet Adkins from birth. Because of the Masters I’ve had an ear for music my whole life. Phenomenal!

[@thechetpicker]

Chet still is my guitar hero and I'll always try to play like him. Sadly missed and he changed music forever. A giant and a gent

[@tiffsaver]

Is this the REAL James Taylor, or just a wannabe??

[@k.l.6212]

James Taylor Thank you for your kind & true thoughts. K.L.

[@thechetpicker]

tiffsaver I'm not the 'You've got a friend James Taylor' but my name is James Taylor 🙂

[@k.l.6212]

Dear James: I will always love Chet he will always be my favorite I play him whenever I can. He did a nice thing bringing in Mark Knopfler on a few of his albums producing as well lovely collaboration. K L

[@thechetpicker]

K. LaCava you may like this. It’s a Chet version I did of ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHrTYYVjpNiLn8U

[@dalemcclain1416]

I_ have an oridginalChet atkins gretch from the 1950 time period and it still plays great

[@markbrown7103]

Chad Atkins was my idol guitarist. There was no one who could play like Chad Atkins. Seen him at the bridges auditorium in Claremont California. He was totally amazing Paul Yandel was playing piano and guitar those two worked together for quite some time. I learned some of how he played, I guess you have to learn to read music to play like he did so I started reading music in 1983. I’ve been playing guitar since 1974 Johnny Fortune soul surfer was my guitar teacher. He could play pretty close to the way Chad Atkins could play he was an excellent guitarist And he was a dear friend of mine. I knew Johnny Fortune for 30 years one of my best friends. I’m 70 years old and I still play guitar and I love it and will never quit next month. Will make 50 years that I’ve been playing I love guitar I love to watch your show, you guys are totally amazing guitar players. I’m glad you’re all still alive to carry out the legacy of Chad Atkins. Live Chad Atkins style of music. I think it’s beautiful and I admire someone who can play guitar the way he did. It was totally absolutely beautiful. I wished he was still with us, may he rest in peace and he was a beautiful guitarist and also I heard he was also a beautiful person. He helped a lot of people in the music industry. Thanks you guys for such a beautiful video. Have a beautiful day.👍👍😁🎸😎

[@JammyGit]

I've played guitars for about 35 years and have never listened to Chet Atkins in my life. Throughout my playing years it was always about rock music and all about overdriven tones for me....although nothing too heavy like metal or thrashy stuff. As the years went by I became more interested in playing blues & soul, and less gain. It was last month when I played and bought my 1st ever Gretsch and my obsession and love for Gretsch guitars began, and for me, they look, sound, feel, and play better than any other guitars I've had in my hands.....Fender, Gibson, the lot. Since buying my Gretsch I've been more into cleaner tones and in the last month I've watched loads of youtube videos about their guitars and inevitably it was only a matter of time until Chet Atkins started popping up on Gretsch videos and upon first hearing his amazing playing and tones I can't believe I've never listened to him before, I feel like I've missed out for all those years. If it hadn't been for buying that Gretsch I probably would never have taken the time to listen to such a great guitarist and I guess there are probably millions of other rock guitarists out there in the same boat and that's a shame, this bloke needs to be heard. My thanks go out to Gretsch guitars and Chet Atkins for expanding my musical horizons, what a fantastic combination. You live and learn. 🙂👍

[@rickjason215]

I guy at work turned me on to Bluegrass and eventually to Chet and Jerry Reed. I can’t believe the junk I thought was good playing. These guys are on another level.

[@rossplayter6053]

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[@ruhsrmbdad]

My favorite tribute was with Mark Knopfler “Neck and Neck” what a collaboration and tribute. Thank you.

[@mickgatz214]

oh yeah! I remember that one....awesome!

[@berryj.greene7090]

I thought they complemented each other wonderfully. Mark has a little more "bite" and Chet has the tunes and the melodies. They also bounced off each other verbally very well too. Two nice blokes.

[@steveoconnor7069]

My Dad went to the concert in Indy when Chet & Mark toured together. He had no idea who Mark is?! He said "That other guy wasn't bad but he's no Chet Atkins." I'm sure Mark would agree. I bought him "Neck & Neck" for Christmas that year.

[@guysmalley]

He got me into guitar 60 years ago, thank you Chet

[@fukhue8226]

Back when Van Halen was at it's peak friends would ask me "who do you think is the best guitar player"? And to their surprise I would answer, Chet Atkins! The look on their faces was priceless. They had no idea how good Chet was. But I did. He was the worlds greatest guitar player in many ways. Their are many great guitar players of several different styles all over the world. But none as successful, loved and admired as Chet. Even as good as Eddy is and as successful as he has been no one has asked him to be President of their record company. I'm so glad all of these great guitarists in this video and many more are carrying on his style and memory. GOD bless you Chet and RIP.

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

Chet was the master of all styles and jack of none. He played all styles.

[@tommyvolinchak5518]

The more I see Doyle, the more I am impressed.....with his chracter. What a great guy he is.

[@RealArtsMedia]

Doyle is 100% total gentleman. Indeed, all of these fine men are. It was a privilege to capture their stories for this tribute.

[@dmtm]

R.I.P Chester Burton Atikins! 1924-2001. Mr. Sandman? Please give Mr. Guitar a good and endless sleep.

[@robertbaker201]

how sensitive of you.

[@alansturgess1324]

As a lad I collected many imported LPs by Chet in the 1950's and 60's - they're still in my collection even though they're now on CD. One of my original guitar heroes.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Alan how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@richardklages1437]

A GEAT TRIBUTE. I LOVED YOUR MUSIC-JUST LKE CHET.KEEP IT GOING AND GOING AND GOING.......

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Richard how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@janettrim7587]

I'm still a DJ. My main job was to introduce a new artist to its audience and an old artist to its new audience. I turn 82 in January 2020 and I have to acknowledge the DJ in me is still alive and well; even if I am the only one to enjoy the sound. It is a truth: old soldiers (or DJ) never die, they just fade away (out of the public eye, so-to-speak). Love is an inside job and I am still very much in love with the very sound of music from which direction it may come. In high school I played melody Sax; I could even make it "talk" and say "I want my Mama". It was after my radio career that I fell in love with the Nashville Sound (better late than never, right?). There are talents that you are born with and you are very lucky to know them whenever they show up in your life. I even have learned to be a stand-up comic. Lots of bad things in life get turned around by viewing them from a comic viewpoint. If you want to live a long healthy life, there are certain rules you learn from animals. Problems in life should be treated like water off a ducks back. Just let it roll. Off preferably. Women on my mother's side of the family lived into their hundreds or near hundreds. Adalaide Cornelia Strait Straway lived to her 99th and her mother lived to 104. My mother was in her 90's I think because she was a modern woman holding her cigarette like the role models of her day. She had a contralto voice and sang with Johnny Johnston in Ithaca, NY and tried her darnedest to teach me to sing harmony with her. It never happened, unfortunately. She didn't pass on to her first-born her natural talent of song but I did inherit a stage presence when I had to. In my radio days I did a live remote at Rodeo Days of Salinas, CA which was a hit with my new radio station trying to be a viable presence in the CA market. We made ourselves known by putting live "people of mention" of the Salinas area politicians and hooked up to the outside "cell" where people were incarcerated for not wearing western wear on Rodeo Days where we had donation boxes mounted for the Heart Fund Drive and collected over $100K in donations just being in a high traffic area in front of the new jail. I never got a "big head" about it, because I saw it as a job and I loved talking to the citizenry. However, the then Police Chief walked deliberately out of my reach, proving what a coward he was, and how he shied away from speaking on the air. I thought he blew a very good platform to deliver a good message from my incarceration at his jail. He didn't perform extemporaneously about anything, let alone an on-the-spot interview on live radio. I chalked it up as his missed opportunity to connect with the people of his county and let them know who he was. Now back to Chet: my missed opportunity. I have a video and his music to bring him back any time I want. Thanks, Chet, for sharing your genius in this way.

[@guysmalley]

Janet Trim at 70 I hear ya, would love to hear your stories . Great post thank you

[@berryj.greene7090]

Hello from UK Janet Trim. Your fame is spreading! "Aptitude" is the word I use to describe the apparent ease some people hit the ground running in a chosen pursuit. It's comparatively rare but when it happens you get a Chet Atkins. He had many gifts that counted. His quiet wit and unassuming persona. His choice of material to play and the tone he extracted from his guitar preceded his amazing dexterity and musicality that he brought to bear on his product. I was lucky to hear Chet as soon as I did being over here. C1959. I had started on the guitar and a friend loaned me two of his rare LP's. Other people who heard it said exactly what I said and it varied from polite appreciation to outrage that I could not do it! I had to calm down and just steal what I could. The tunes were a start. His aims were a good target too. Now it turned out that I never did find my own exceptional aptitude in any particular domain. I am the Gemini that I am. An all rounder. Its good to settle for. I am quite good at a lot of different things but never exceptional. I lack the drive to complete things. Maybe I just can't! Sometimes its just nice to stop wondering how its done and just sit back and enjoy it. I also listened to Jim Reeves in Norway (1964) here on KZbin. It flowed off him. No apparent effort - he could just sing so silky it would tickle your mind in appreciation. Rendering a song. There have been others. I suppose Patsy Cline amongst the girls. Such a style. Or another great loss like Buddy Holly. All the while Chet carried on steadily in the three-quarter light making a contribution - instictively knowing what people would like and how to get it done. He left us his legacy along with other phenomena like Django Reinhardt. So you're 80 are yer! Congratulations! I am nearly 77 but that won't stop me chasing you around the park! Watch out Janet! XX

[@ManImJustSomeDude]

The one gentleman mentioned string height, EVH had a similar philosophy. The tone starts in the hands.

[@magnus9165]

Don't you ever tell me Steve Wariner can't play. I loved Chet and his great guitar work.

[@mikethomas6120]

Every heavy metal shredder really needs to sit down and watch this to see that you don't need to hide behind high overdriven,distorted gain all the time!

[@mikethomas6120]

I'm not a child I realize that. I probably should have been more specific,as I meant as in a lot of today;'s modern metal which is sometimes referred to and even sometimes spelled as, "NU Skool metal". Most of that stuff features guitars that are down tuned so low,that the strings nearly start flapping around. In fact so much so that some of those tunings are really only good for chunky chordal rhythmic stuff and not really any tasteful single note style playing.

[@Kevindsatria]

***** Novel much?

[@PeterDad60]

Your right. I was such a guitar player. What with my Marschall JCM900 with Full stack of 1960A & B cabinets and a B.C. Rich KK V Guitar. I could play loud heavy metal that pulled the very soul out of the wood work in the room. But no melody at all. Sold all of it except my Fender Stratocastor. Now I'm playing an Epiphone semi hollow body with a 5 watt Fender ec Vibro Champ all tube amp. This rig has tone! I am playing all day long every day and with no fears for going even more deaf than I already am. I'll give this video the long watch to the end.

[@PeterDad60]

PeterDad60 Oh and yea I love my Bigsby on my new guitar.

[@randolphpatterson5061]

Mike Thomas It seems that a lot of baritone guitars and seven-or-eight-string guitars are being built, sold, played, and recorded these days. The music often features extra-low tunings, underscored by the frequent (mandatory?) use of 5-or-6-string bass. I understand the nature of the appeal and all, but so far it's not for me. It looks a lot like even the occasional use of a low E string dropped down to a D was once considered more of a novelty or maybe even a gimmick. That is unless you were George Van Eps, playing a Gretsch 7-string! I hope I don't come off like a Luddite for saying this, but I feel there had to have been a darn good reason for originally setting up and tuning a 6-string guitar and a 4-string bass the way they were in the first place. I try to be open-minded, but when I hear music that features those extra-low notes being played on the guitar and the bass, it feels like some of my enthusiasm for the music is erased. As for the distortion component, I have some mixed feelings. There has been a strong tendency on the part of the music industry to take what's popular and milk it for all it's worth, and they're far beyond the point of serving up gobs and gobs of massive distortion -- some songs, you can't hardly make out what notes are being played, but if it sells, well, hey....But I've been very much in like with a lot of music that features distorted guitar, too.

[@antoniogil5156]

Watching this guys playing really inspired me to give up playing guitar

[@paulvanwal4875]

The legend , Chet Atkins and a special guitar Gretsch ! Two hearts in One ! 💖

[@josephchadwell2786]

My father in law started talking about Chet Atkins one day. I went home and ask my wife about it and she said when her dad was growing up he would play for hours. He doesn't play anymore he cut some of his fingers off but every once and a blue moon he will play. So Chet still lives on to this day because now I am hooked on his music.

[@MrTomanderson76]

I will never forget hearing for the 1st time I was truly amazed. His diversity was truly amazing. In 1972 he did the album Me and Jerry, jammed with Three Dog Night on a Kraft Music Hall Special, then played with The Boston Pops Orchestra. I even heard him play a guitar rendition of the gospel song Leaning on The Everlasting Arms on a tape with Carmen. How's that for diversity!!!!!!!

[@ipodstuff4353]

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[@michaelwillis8730]

Thank you for putting this together. I remember seeing Chet play at the Rialto theatre in Joliet, Illinois and still to this day his performance that day reminds me that Chet transcended the limits of being human, for during that show it was just pure music the came from him. What a special person he was, for the kindness of his soul was projected through his guitar.

[@maggieg60]

He was a big star on the grand Ole Opry when I was little. Daddy listened to it every Saturday night without fail.

[@nealixd.3011]

He was a rare breed. Quite spectacular in a melodic and graceful way.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@123451929]

A best Gitarman, my best memories an moments with my father, earring his songs on radio and vinilo. Very god Chet.

[@OpieDogie]

I am so so glad I was able to see him in concert twice! I listened to a song of his that I thought sounded easy and simple because I liked fingerpicking but wooo, nope, it wasnt easy thats for sure!! He made it sound that way

[@holland1904]

My uncle Roy Songer played with Chet and Merle in a band together before they went there separate ways to find their future. My uncle's, was his wife and a future family and every one knows what the other two went to. God rest all there souls. I always wanted to meet and learn from Chet and Merle, but life would not allow that to happen for some reason. I had to make my own living and never got well enough off to meet either of them. God bless them all. I miss them all so much.

[@jimmyoleary8667]

Outstanding with great men of music. Chet was Mr Guitar and now these great pickers make known just how Chet gave them a piece of his heat through his superb style and musicianship!

[@brianeharmonjr]

A fantastic tribute to a true inspiration. Thanks to Chet, Gretsch, and all involved. Time to go play.

[@IgnitionRockabillyBand]

Please do more like this! I've lost count of how many times I've watched...

[@keary18]

I can't watch this enough...the one person on this earth that I wish I had known or just be around him for a minute...

[@DannyH2912]

I learned to play from his album, "Play guitar with Chet Atkins"....Red Wing, Windy and Warm, 9 pound hammer , and one more. Love it.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Danny how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@mikaso]

Sweetest documentary ever. Sweetest jam sessions. Thank you Gretsch!

[@nets1776]

What a great tribute. I'd like to hear why from anyone who voted thumbs down, Why? What here could you possibly not like? Great musicians, great stories about a great man! I'll bet something is missing from your life, my guess is a heart and brain.

[@RickyLaneMusic]

Truly remarkable that one man could leave such a legacy and influence so many for good. Thanks to John and Steve and all for sharing.

[@flat9design]

I saw Chet around 1983 at the paramount Theater in Denver with Johnny Smith. Chet started the show telling a story of listening to Johnny Smith on the radio and dreaming of performing with him, ending the introduction saying his dream was coming true. The show was just the 2 masters playing jazz standards. I spoke to Johnny Smith a few days later in his music store. He was, as always, humble and filled with compliments for Chet.

[@drkfive]

This was just wonderful! Miss Chet so much. I think his humility made you love him, and of course his great talent. Thanks for making this video.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

18:46 This is how music has evolved to become literally *all* of the genres we hear today. Everything from country and blues to jazz and rock and beyond. A great player takes bits here and there from all of their influences and creates something new that is their own.

[@mikierp]

Chet will always be with us because of these guitarists ... such talent!

[@JohnMurrayMusic]

I'm so glad I heard Chet play live in 1978 !!

[@axiomist1076]

When I was about 16 (!963) I heard, in an LP my uncle had, Chet playing ""Yankee Doodle Dixie" and I was totally blown away. I couldnt believe it.

[@passiton3801]

Awesome bit of playing, by Doyle at the end of the vid...

[@drfdfe]

My first album - Teen Scene - Chet Atkins. I'm 70 now and it still inspires me.

[@CluvVenny]

I could never reach the level of mastering the guitar like Chet Atkins. I wish I could....perhaps I could some day. All the guitar players in this video have achieved that level.

[@wranglerxx]

Man what a great piece. Thanks for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@unctyler9407]

Pure magic, At 15, I heard a Mr Atkins song, bought a guitar, and have never stopped playing since....( still not that good) but great therapy and a target in life to aim for. R.I.P. Mon Ami, look forward to meeting you soon

[@harpwarrior9551]

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[@phyllisbaldwin4350]

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[@phyllisbaldwin4350]

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[@scrimmerman]

Just came across this while researching my next Gretsch purchase. Thanks for posting, This was most excellent! Met Doyle one time at a clinic in Asheville, NC. Very nice, humble gentleman who is just a stellar player and human being.

[@rogerturner5504]

Killer impression of Chet's voice by Duane Eddy!

[@jakzimny6752]

Thom Bresh does the best one! Check out the video where they play together and at the end Chet comes on and Breshman pretends to talk like him! It's hilarious.

[@LostSoulAscension]

Guy, this was such a blessing. It really brings you to a place of knowing what he was like even without having personally met him. That feeling has even rubbed off into expanding the way I visualize and understand the guitar in relation to music and playing.

[@randolphpatterson5061]

xXBlinDXx12 I was lucky to get hooked up with an older player when I was a teen. He was so laid-back and kind it wasn't funny. It occurs to me right now that this guy ("Big Bad" John Souder) seemed to be the embodiment of how we might imagine what kind of a person Chet was. I have to wonder if Chet's personality influenced a lot of players to learn to behave like a "country gentleman? Wouldn't this mean that Chet Atkins either directly or indirectly has been making a positive difference in our lives, above and beyond his musicianship?

[@LostSoulAscension]

Yes, I would say so and agree.

[@Pazernator]

xXBlinDXx12 and, you know, you could show other people Chet's playing and being interviewed plus interviews of people paying tribute to him and lots of other recordings and I think most would recognise a good player, but he and his legacy is so much more than that..... crikey, Look at Tommy!! Tommys' been discouraging me for 27yrs!!Ha ha ha some times I wonder why I try, when all I need to do is put him in the deck(or indeed, Chet himself) and bliss out for ages at a time...

[@williamodom924]

Great tribute. Chet’s music will never dye.

[@tiffsaver]

THANK YOU for this loving tribute to a man who truly deserves it. I especially enjoyed it when all three of you played together, keeping his legacy alive in both your words and music. When I visited his bronze statue in Nashville, I actually cried just looking at it...

[@kentkearney6623]

Scarecrow from the album Our Man in Nashville was on loop on my Snoopy record player in 1974. NO ONE BETTER: As a musician, producer, teacher, and innovator. Touched every musician and influenced all of em. His character is to be commended. SET THE BAR

[@cwsgershwin]

Just GREAT. Everything, the music of course, the information, the production. Excellent.

[@RealArtsMedia]

Thanks!

[@flyerphil]

I've never enjoyed such a video as this for a long time. The guitar playing sessions were outstanding, loved every minute just made it look so easy.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hello Philip how are you doing, i hope you had a great day. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok!

[@A.S.EnglishLessons]

A great inspiration to many. RIP Mr Atkins.

[@donwilson7166]

Tears and smiles. Thank you.

[@pompeyjomuad4130]

im just 16 years old and chet is my inspiration :(

[@buddyollie180]

PompeyGJ14 FINGERSTYLE ok...???

[@curtisgraham414]

thank

[@09nob]

What do you want a fucking medal?