Chet Atkins "Mr Guitar" 3 of his very best

[@Pete.Franco]

My dad told me when I could play guitar like Chet Atkins, he would upgrade my acoustic guitar to an electric guitar. It was not until years later I realized my fathers sense of humor...

[@false-flagburner4184]

that's great... I think that may be like me getting as many Superbowl rings as Tom Brady

[@sergetrahan8244]

Yep , you can say that again

[@karlfisher1864]

One comment suggested that you could be as good as Chet, but Pete, you are probably a good man. There is only one Chet Atkins. K

[@williamkelley4899]

@@false-flagburner4184 I have four Chet designed guitars, been playing professionally since 1969 , I had to quit Chet style and learn chicken picking, it was a great time to play country, Burrito brothers, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard were setting the pace for the next new style, it was called country rock, it was fun to be playing music for a living in those days. I got compliments for finger style Buckaroo, and others. A lot of rock and jazz pickers moved to country, that’s where the money was.

[@BURGRKNG]

@@williamkelley4899 chicken picking can be more versatile in a lot of ways, although you do have one less finger available... I learnt all my finger picking tunes that way and I regret not learning it like chet cause I have one less finger available lol

[@williamkelley4899]

I’m 75, I’ve been listening to Chet since the 50s. I own a country gentleman guitar and, I learned some of my favorite Chet songs. I play them sometimes just for me.

[@CoDRagna]

i envy you

[@Stephanie9959]

Gee only 75, well you have many years left to play. My uncle is 92 and plays guitar, piano and sings. Music keeps you young.

[@constantine7382]

If you can play anything by Chet, my hat's off to you sir. Well done and God Bless! Keep playing and enjoying this amazing man. A true gift from God!

[@brahmburgers]

I'm 68 and also play guitar (since age 13). I'd like to hear some of your versions, but then you'd have to reciprocate and suffer through some of mine, ha ha.

[@constantine7382]

@@brahmburgers If you can get through some of Chet's pieces, I don't think it would be suffering. Hat's off to you.

[@jackakascko]

Today i discovered Chet Atkins and my life is a bit better for it, good day

[@keithcarr2053]

I think Chet was the greatest guitar player of all time yet hes never in the conversation?

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Been listening to Chet for well over 50 years.. and I still never ceased to be completely amazed at his style, virtuosity, and tasteful playing.

[@steatipygous]

I had the great honour of meeting Chet in RCA studios way back in 1967 on the day he was recording Jerry Reed singing & playing Guitar Man. Following the recording he was going to lunch with Roy Orbison. Had the pleasure & honour of shaking the Big Os hand when he came to meet with Chet. Dim & Distant past but great memories. Sadly they have all passed on but we still have their great music to treasure.

[@tawakoni2010]

0:27 Blue Angel 2:42 Tahitian Skies 5:20 Cascade

[@gp74990]

Thank you!

[@kadenschilling8377]

Thank you!! I’m just getting into chets music and was wondering what these pieces were!

[@SoloJoute]

thank you so much

[@sethhurst751]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

[@chauncey5962]

You deserve too comment

[@admobeer9551]

Effortlessly, beautiful guitar playing. Chet Atkins is the real deal.

[@silvermediastudio]

White people approved

[@patriciacountryman2773]

Chet is the greatest and my dad Dennis Elrod was second. I miss them both terribly.

[@GuntherChuck]

Amazing. I love how he tunes the guitar between notes while he is still picking away without missing a beat. True talent. Been playing for over 50 years and love it. It is a never ending journey with constant growth. Wish I could play like him. Roy Clark is another one. Not to mention Les Paul and Mary Ford. We have been truly blessed with these wonderful and talented people.

[@ibleedoranbla]

His fretting hand technique is incredible. It literally never comes away from the neck and his hand just glides like it's a stick of butter. This man is a legend.

[@myrryxmas691]

And yet his tone is so clean...

[@Fastrip]

Yeah its insane!

[@ohhkennny766]

took me 15 years to reach that level of fingerstyle it's so satisfying to be able to play what you want to play but I still can't play as smooth as him it all comes down to the thickness of your fingers to get the cleanest sound possible, Or just heavily calloused fingers and the experience of playing a thousand songs a hundred times over to the point where you know the frets inside and out I highly encourage everyone to try playing at least once and maybe practice 1 song you love to hear and you'll never regret it no matter how angry you get at it or even if you break your guitar out of frustration since I've broken 2 of my acoustics while I was mad years back I regret it still since they were beautiful guitars, anyways I got off track and made it sound a little braggy but when I get too old and can't play anymore I want to hear the younger generations shredding better than I ever could've it's always a soul warmer listening to someone play good music

[@wildriverguitarlockdownlic110]

@@ohhkennny766 it's only "bragging" if you can't back it up with a video of you playing like Chet. Otherwise it's just talk and talk is cheap.

[@samclean_spb]

Да я вообще не понимаю, как он это делает!!!

[@loly1969]

Just like mark knopfler said , “ Chet is another planet “

[@jesssanchez3098]

It's where Mark Knopfler derived the song "why worry"?

[@cruiseguitar]

The grandmaster of fingerstyle guitar, nobody was smoother, more tasteful, or more versatile than the great Chet Atkins- that was a masterclass!

[@stpisls]

He even has the bb king/albert king style tone in a single bended note that just screams emotion, all with a carefree expression. He had it all, really.

[@crobertmayes1464]

Could not have said it any better. Spot on.

[@willstamps1710]

Chet wasn’t a “finger picker”! Watch the way a Spanish or flamenco player uses all 4/5 fingers playing treble and bass notes at the same time . Chet was about as good as Segovia or the Romero’s when playing Spanish or even Bach music especially orchestral music written for guitars. Chet was a master guitarist.

[@hisrighthandsaves]

Chet plays a guitar so smooth, my uncle played on the grand ole oprey. Chet would come over my uncles home in Valdosta Ga on his travels. My uncle was called The Guitar Man and would spend hours a day playing. Chet loved playing with my uncle

[@melindalevine]

Ooh, YES. Just phenomenal.

[@johnroberts5562]

My Dad did & could play like Chet... He took me to a bar once (mom made him take me to keep him out of trouble) where a band was but no one was dancing. When they went on break one of them asked Dad if he wanted to play during break. When Dad started playing, just about everyone got up to dance ! Yep my pop was good :) He got me my 1st electric for my 14th BD, in 1966. A 1966 Gibson ES335 .. Still have and play it..

[@hgbarmann]

He was my brothers idol...had all his records....we got the chance to see him when he came to our town...my brother was just recovering from a throat operation...he was in heaven....

[@Bevglo1]

Chet Atkins was all that my dad listen to on our RCA Radio turn table. He would pretend he was playing along with a broom. Lolol. I Loved listening to Chet Atkins since I was a toddler. Thanks Dad.🤗

[@false-flagburner4184]

If you haven't heard or hear of Chet Atkins, they you are missing out some of the most perfect guitar sounds of all time in the whole universe my friends.

[@fargeeks]

I read that he was The Greatest guitar player around And they say Jimmi Hendrix was the Greatest

[@donmac5918]

⁠@@Rider-hh9itJose could…from the 1960’s..Malagueña~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5yWn2CLhp5-ibs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸 He was born blind…

[@b.terenceharwick3222]

A VIRTUOSO is an understatement when Chet Atkins plays the guitar....

[@BirdYoumans]

What a storied career this man had, and for good reason.

[@denverattaway9895]

A musical inspiration to any who have an ear to listen. Chet was one of a kind who helped spawn other guitar prodigies like Lenny Breau. Their album together, Stand Brands is one of my all time favorites.

[@BirdYoumans]

@@denverattaway9895 When I first started playing guitar, I learned Windy and Warm. Loved him throughout his storied career. He not only influenced me, but many guitarists.

[@denverattaway9895]

@@BirdYoumans Indeed. I can't listen to Standard Brands without it evoking a tear. Chet was kinda like a father to Lenny. The emotion and duel chord voicings. One of my all time favorite albums. Im a decent finger picker myself.

[@flatfoot38]

He was my dads hero. Conway even wanted my dad to tour with him, miss dad dearly

[@rchancock]

Well at least the great ones

[@steveeschweiler8603]

Met a random old musician last week. We get to talking about music and he says the 3 best guitarists ever were Chet Atkinson, Roy Clark and Glen Campbell. I knew the names but nothing about their music. Old timer left and on the way out he says he has terminal cancer. Sucks. I hope I run into him before he goes so I can thank him what he introduced me to. Blown away by all 3 of these guys.

[@paulraymondtagg9764]

What impresses me about Chet is that he is not trying to impress anybody.

[@samwellchanz]

Paul Raymond Tagg you fell in to his trap

[@Hootowls5]

Nope, he's just having fun.

[@BSE1320]

He doesn't have to. :)

[@TheNostramo]

From my point of view, Chet is the most complete guitar player ever. He can play classic guitar, country, jazz and anything he likes. Bless him.

[@dounaldtobing7393]

And his disciple name Tommy Emmanuel. In an interview Chet admit that Tommy will be faster than him and yes i deed.

[@TheNostramo]

@@dounaldtobing7393 Certainly Tommy Emmanuel is unique, and sometimes histrionic... :-)

[@jbrashguitarist]

He's very good but most complete ever is very hyperbole. I hear multiple intonation and fingering errors in this performance alone.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

@@jbrashguitarist He's playing live standing up dude.

[@jbrashguitarist]

@@Powermad-bu4em So has almost every live performance guitarist in history.

[@dounaldtobing7393]

A true 🐐 of guitar in his time. He inspires so many gutarist includes me. Thanks God for having this video here.

[@tomcoryell]

I was about 17 or so and just started getting into guitar. I was a solid Jimmy Hendrix and also Eric Clapton fan. My mom said “ If you really want to hear a good guitar player, you need to listen to Chet Atkins.” She then bought a Chet album for me for my birthday. It was a real eye opener and I nearly wore it out. Those vinyl albums were precious treasures to me back then.

[@jameslewis6259]

good mama

[@kimmedavid]

"Jimmy hendrix" sure a big fan....

[@katelynnwoods]

Don’t forget Roy Clark and Mr Glen Campbell.

[@tuguspuspayoga]

@@kimmedavid maybe he's using voice typing. he's sure old, my dude. ain't no old dude can type fast enough. don't judge someone by the way they're typing something.

[@sotnec1596]

Hendrix but great but men like Chet and Roy Clark were on a completely different level.

[@markberryhill2715]

You know you're good when the instrument you're playing has your name on it.

[@lethargogpeterson4083]

Great job by the other musicians and the sound mixer, letting Chet's guitar playing stay in front. Perfect for this set.

[@Alex-mx3ic]

If you’d ever thought to yourself: “No one’s perfect” Well you’d be right. Except Chet. Chet is perfect.

[@fretlessrick]

Every single note. Every single time. Always. Everything.

[@thegloobster]

And Mr. Rogers.

[@j.letner183]

YEP

[@stevealsford1723]

Christine used to be Perfect. Until she married John McVie.

[@brahmburgers]

People used to think I was perfect, until they talked to some of my ex-girlfriends, ...ha ha.

[@jazzguitar_22]

everything he touches becomes gold

[@rumhave9632]

The reason his music is so perfect is that he has the most perfect sense of rhythm and timing of any guitar player ever! He will always be best.😍

[@olusabaolukayode9191]

The Professor. Great man anytime anywhere. You are blessed.

[@getcrunk64]

One of the smoothest pickers to ever live..

[@gfunkk]

you can't touch that phrasing. I have been trying to play cascade for years but my puny hands just can't make that first chord cleanly.

[@danarzechula3769]

It's just so precise and seemingly effortless😮

[@johnauxier2310]

Of all the things on the internet that are useless KZbin is one of the best. Without KZbin artist like these would pass away never be heard again. This is talent that needs to be seen and heard.

[@PATUZI]

I loved Jimi but Chet is the greatest and will always be.

[@flylooper]

Probably the best guitarist this country's ever produced. The guy was just phenomenal. Rhythmic as all get-out, melodic, great tone.

[@OldDogNewTrick]

Guitar genius, and a heck of a nice guy too. Have enjoyed his music for a long time now.

[@williamwilliam728]

My teenage son is now just starting out with the guitar. I have mentioned to him to just watch Chet, as you won't see and hear the masterful artist like him. Gosh, he is so "ONE" with that instrument!

[@hughmanatee7657]

There are so many guitar virtuosi, in just about every genre--classical, jazz, country, rock, Spanish, Gypsy, you name it. I sometimes wonder whether all them can play what any of the others play and just as well. I suppose I will never know.

[@RennyJackson]

Can't believe I've only just discovered this genius!!! Amazing playing :)

[@eddriver7815]

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER !

[@krismartin2954]

I'm speechless, so all I can say is:

[@boba3475]

ㅤ

[@carpediem4887]

♧

[@BassicVIC]

I know Chet Atkins is Mark Knopfler´s guitar idol. Now I see where Why Worry comes from!

[@teddymorgan1901]

Tommy Emanuel

[@brettsmith2197]

Totally agree, that one in the middle it reminded me a little bit if the theme from local hero. But I agree with you more now, sounded a bit like why worry.

[@luckyamm]

Love Mark too.

[@res3382]

And Steve Howe

[@cheesemouse7774]

Mark Knopfler. IMHO, the most underrated guitarist ever!

[@louispaparella5766]

A great musician...a better person! The folks he helped would fill The Ryman!

[@ejharrop1416]

Truly the best and Thank God we get to hear Tommy Emmanuel now. Cheers

[@shawnscott2133]

A pity the way we categorize music. I never listened to this guy until after he was dead, because he was "country", and I didn't like country. A friend was playing some of his stuff, and I was really impressed. When I asked who it was I was told "Chet Atkins". Amazing.

[@theuofc]

Yes, for a long time I just scrolled by Mr. Atkins' music thinking "Country." What a fool I was to miss those years of listening to a great like him!

[@stubbzzz]

same here. My guitar professor in college played with Chet regularly, and talked about what a legend he was all the time. But it wasn't till I saw old footage of him on TV playing with George Benson, Mark Knopfler and others that I realized Chet Atkins is awesome and he can legitimately play whatever genre he wants.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Les Paul said, "why can you look at what I'm doing and play the same thing better than I do, but I look at what your doing and can't even begin to play".... I'm paraphrasing a little but you get the idea... High praise indeed, coming from Lester.

[@eddriver7815]

such a wasted life !

[@XAVYMARTIN]

Shawn Scott kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2SkdIuKor18gZY

[@carl-ok9gn]

We're lucky that this guy made it a priority to ensure his skill continued with Tommy Emmanuel.

[@Rider-hh9it]

Have you heard Richard Smith? I’ve seen Tommy 4 times, Richard in my opinion has better tone, similar to Chet.

[@Timliu92]

And that, kids, is how you play the guitar.

[@paperbackwriter799]

Jonny G. Not better than this.

[@Strings-jg2to]

There are a few great guitar players out there. He's up there.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

@@evil_of_banality …...you are comparing apples to oranges. Many classical players love Chet Atkins. And Chet admired them. He also played classical pieces. What it boils down to is Chet had respect for guitar players of all styles. Look at some of the different artists he played and recorded with. The great ones always give respect to others. The Beatles loved Chet. And Chet recorded their songs. That was Chet...………………...

[@XAVYMARTIN]

Timliu92 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2SkdIuKor18gZY

[@TheARKADIASUN]

Yes sir!

[@Manageode]

That second one, 🕜2:40, is really lovely. They are all good to settle your mind from intrusive thoughts before bed, but that one is special for me. This video is on my "Relax" (bedtime) Playlist.

[@ShadeHope1969]

He was My Uncle Buddys roomate in college, although Buddy had a great music carreer, He always said He should have stayed in and practiced with Chet instead of chasing the girls,.. I got to play on a Memoerial stage to him in Union co Tn couple yrs ago, He was all i could think of, What a player.

[@DW_Kiwi]

What talent. Great from New Zealand

[@RC67010]

Now that I'm in my late 70's, I still contend Mr. Atkins is a MASTER magician with a guitar. There is NO ONE better!!!

[@Themheals]

You know who I think is close but would NEVER say so is the amazing Tommy Emmanuel.

[@myeverythingworld8123]

HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!!!@CHET..AWESOME

[@PuddleToTheMax]

This guy taught God to play guitar

[@danwoodliff7287]

How can you describe the best???? He was Chet Atkins... More promotion of the guitar than any human past present or future......and a down to earth personality..I wonder of his heavenly audiences,, who is he entertaining?? Danny Woodliff

[@twtnk9]

here i am still loving this video of a super star forever ,.

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

I grew up with Chet Atkins music as my dad used his records to teach himself to play the guitar through the 60s. He never got as good as Chet, but every time I hear Chet play, I can hear my dad too.

[@patriciawilliams1068]

My dad that same thing when I hear Chet my thoughts are the same 😊

[@patriciawilliams1068]

When my dad passed he left me all his Chet songs 🎵

[@paulsmith8212]

That was mind boggling! He did this in front of an audience and national TV . No room for mistakes. Just wow! I like to listen to him and Roy Clark and Glen Campbell jam.

[@jwills8606]

I've learned to mimic a few of his songs over the years, but of course never like the CGP himself. When players play fast, it always seems like they are hurried, but no matter how fast Chet played, he always played relaxed. It was like he had a note due in 3/1000ths of a second, so he kind of moseyed up to it, smoked a cigarette, and then played it with perfect timing. I guess nothing but hours of practice every day can do that. But the KIND of man he was even overshadowed his perfection as a musician. He was a fellow who had very little coming up, yet never lost his kindness and gentle concern for others. Another like him shall not pass this way again.

[@garrymitcham7693]

Very well put

[@daryljay7057]

Maddening that he makes it look so easy! Miss you, Chet! You are the greatest!

[@poohedwardspublishing5179]

One of the greatest players in the world!😊

[@UnkaDon]

I remember listening to my dad's " Chet Atkins in 3 Degrees". Good times.

[@MattAlexan]

That would be “Chet Atkins In Three Dimensions”- One of his ‘classic’ albums....Can be heard on Amazon Music!

[@UnkaDon]

@@MattAlexan Thank you. Got the three part right at least.

[@bl688]

Chet Akins and Roy Clark two of the best guitar players in country music that most younger people have never heard of before!

[@ZCAR355]

Can’t leave out Glen Campbell 😊

[@jameskester7745]

Or Jerry Reed

[@frankpryor4839]

Or Luther-who played for Johnny Cash

[@charlieb3885]

I must have watched this at least 100 times, and I never get tired of it. What a player!

[@donnagaffney6467]

yes!

[@claytonwebb1999]

At least 100 times.

[@jamesphillipshort]

I been playing guitar over 20 years, but I cannot play anywhere near as good as Chet. He was an amazing guitar player.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Clapton and Campbell, along with Roy Clark are really good.

[@donaldtackett6020]

Yes a great you can add Ricky Scaggs to the list of greats there is no instrument with a string Ricky cannot master !

[@margaretlocke7938]

I treasure going with my dad to see Chet. Wish both of them were still here

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Watching Chet’s face as he plays (and other artists too) is part of the fun. It’s like getting a glimpse of their insides.

[@maxsadventuresscotland2221]

to all the daffties this man is a guitar legend in scotland, r,i,p chet

[@MattAlexan]

What Chet Albums you got Max??

[@ZENITRAM11100]

Un excellent guitariste bravo Chet !

[@Martiniization]

The Mt. Everest of guitarists. Chet Atkins is/was, while being on Earth, so elevated as to clearly count as part of Heaven.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

He transcended being just a guitar player. He was truly connected to the instrument like very few are. Playing was as effortless as breathing it seemed, anything he could think of he could play, a true master.

[@JamesBarcus]

Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark are three of the four on my version of the Mt. Rushmore of guitarists.

[@janicecampbell6111]

This man is sooooooo good now i want to play like him

[@lowercasegoat]

I love that there are people who get on here post and criticize, and say what they would do better/differently. I wonder what it must be like to have that high opinion of one's own skill or taste. To have that level of ability is something that some of us only dream of, but it turns out there must be a lot more world class talents out there than I ever imagined.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

I'm sorry that I never paid attention to his genre of music before; absolutely fabulous! WOW!

[@princebonnie1357]

Chet Atkins. Incomparable greatness on acoustic or electric. Now I can understand why it is he has set such a high bench mark for guitar players like Mark Knopfler and Tommy Emmanuel to try and follow. I love it when he plays nylon string/classical guitar, makes me want to buy one again after many years of not owning one. Bravo Chet.

[@gregmirr]

Chet will always be Mr Guitar .. my earliest memory is Chet playing Apache on Ed Sullivan show i was hooked and still play everyday 50 years later .. Thank you Chet !

[@brahmburgers]

Similar for me. I've been playing and gigging for 50 yrs. Chet is tops. You know he wrote 'Walk Don't Run.' I play it often.

[@MusicWeRemember]

@@brahmburgers Walk Don't Run was written by Johnny Smith, but it was Chet's version that the Ventures copied. Great players all!

[@vintagestrings6]

Chet a God gifted player. Humble and influenced 10s of millions of players. 🙏❤️

[@Rabmac1UK]

God Bless Chet Atlins, is all his unforgettable Joy

[@jojomama4787]

not only did he understand the guitar better than most but he also understood the human ear better than most...a true maestro,God bless the man,we were SO lucky to have him

[@TheJofrica]

JoJo Mama The human soul

[@servicarrider]

I have never seen another musician that gave me the same sense that every note he played was the most important note in the world at that moment in time and I always got that from Chet Atkins.

[@kelliephilpott4547]

Try listening to a little Jerry Reed. He and Chet playing together was magical!!

[@ejharrop1416]

Try to find Tommy Emmanuel if you can. He is epic and was Chets friend for a very long time.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

No poseing no faces just plan old shredding!" 🤘

[@ferraridinoman]

Miss Chet! xx

[@glennjames7107]

The little licks he pulls off with, seemingly, no effort at all, when broken down and looked at, are amazing, and most people don't even notice them. Chet had the uncanny ability to play some of the most complex pieces, add his own flare, all while seemingly doing it without any sense of difficulty at all. You never, hardly ever see him with guitar face, which only adds to his ability to make it look so easy. His playing to me, is almost machine like, but in a good way, I've never heard him mute a note accidentally, definitely never heard him play an off note, he was just an amazingly talented guitarist, the likes of which I doubt we will see again. At least not in my lifetime anyway!

[@Mat0m]

Titles and time laps: 0:27 Blue Angel 2:42 Tahitian Skies 5:20 Cascade

[@musicpulp7315]

Tahitian skies i have heard that in video games or somewhere in childhood i cant remember

[@cristianogomes6674]

Hi I am Brazilian. It seems to me that he says something about Brazil at the beginning of the video, and the music he plays shortly afterwards looks a lot like the songs of Baião by Luis Gonzaga. But I can't quite understand what he says at the beginning. Can you translate for me, please?

[@Mat0m]

@@cristianogomes6674 Yes, its a joke about the origin of the song, by a Brazilian group i think. The joke is and how your people discover guitar and how to play it after a month to produce this Blue angel masterpiece.

[@cristianogomes6674]

@@Mat0m ,obrigado.

[@stressfactor9257]

thank you!

[@alisonburgess345]

He’s like Fred Astaire - makes it look easy!!

[@andrewstachelski5357]

Chet Atkins... wow! Let's hear it for higher education!!!! Thank you for your life long dedication,for sharing!! I've been playing about 40 yrs thank God I still am! Let's celebrate! The ones left behind there the ones who hurt! He left all of us with his love,heart and Faith! Anyone who misses him need only listen,... his music!!! He'll always be here to mend hearts and sooth the soul!! He did it all for us you know.

[@EugeneKelly-gc4ki]

He is one of my favorites along with Django.and Wes Montgomery

[@bobbyg1123]

My Pop loved Chet's music, so as a kid with a guitar I would listen as well. Extraordinary playing by a man who had "no formal music training". Simply, he had the God-given gift that he honed by his self-taught instincts! As I always say, "You can't teach talent". Many people play guitar, but few come anywhere near Chet's level. This is given by our Lord to "whom He wills to give it".

[@jodystowe4616]

Amen

[@spookyvangimp]

Incredible. Unbelievable that he can play like that without gurning or contorting his face like he is severely constipated, just the occasional smile or admonishment as if judging the quality of each note.

[@schifferbrainz]

Gurning is a problem with me as well.

[@bonban8079]

Goodnight my love

[@francisthorpe7378]

schifferbrainz b

[@emiltrees]

I'm 68 and my feet and lower legs bother me but my fingers are fine. And I attribute that to Fingerpicking all my Life. No Arthritis in my upper body and hands. Lower Back is a different story. Cheers! And if you play don't ever stop because it's fun.

[@harrybhaskara3361]

Mike Green

[@HeavyMetalGamer45]

There are guitar players and their is Chet Atkins.

[@Marcellussmiley]

This is the kind of thing where I say to myself “how did human beings learn to do this shit”. From the engineering of a guitar, in the first place, to a person like Chet who took the instrument and did THIS. Damn

[@Scott-tm4ez]

A true master,we will not see his like again!

[@chester777ful]

The greatest guitarist of my generation my inspiration

[@jamesejohnston8441]

chet atkins doc watson

[@B.D.B.Outdoors304]

chet atkins 2nd best, boogie bill boggs was untouchable yet his demons and pride snuffed out his spotlight before the world would ever remember his name.

[@cartnhorse]

@@B.D.B.Outdoors304 Thanks for that fact - my opinion is clearly incorrect ;-)

[@B.D.B.Outdoors304]

cartnhorse lmao, your opinion is your opinion and Chet Adkins is definitely one of the greatest to ever live. I'm biased simply because my grandad was boogie bill, who chet disliked due to his talents

[@Wal3R]

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[@SteveHewittMusic]

Only jealous people have disliked this. Pathetic. This man is a master at his craft

[@SteveHewittMusic]

Timothy McCaskey 😂😂 yeah or that!

[@mcpeebles9476]

Watch his face while he plays “Cascade,” the last arrangement of the three. This man loved what he did, and what he did was use God’s gift of incredible talent with a humble (but wonderful) personality. Chet will always be the best.

[@jelhel700]

The best together with Jerry

[@ryanpoikus6521]

MC Peebles do you know what the second song is

[@markpeebles6531]

@@ryanpoikus6521 Tahitian Skies.

[@mH8675309]

Seen Roy Clark do this - he made faces when he did it

[@johnkoval1898]

Clean, crisp, flawless guitar playing of pretty darn difficult songs. None of the famous rock guitarists are as good as this.

[@rtchamberlain]

My dad bought me a Chet Atkins album when I was 14 or 15. Unexpectedly I fell in love with it as I was just starting to pick up a guitar. Based on my other music interests at the time it would’ve seemed very improbable that I would enjoy it but something about his playing has stayed with me to this day. Working on his version of the entertainer currently. The man is a true musical genius

[@fergusbrady8519]

My name is Fergus Brady,I’m from Dublin Ireland & my late friend Louie Stewart was one of the best jazz guitarists in the world, what an incredible unbelievable master of the guitar,his passing was a great loss to a lot of Irish musicians,I had the privilege of seen him play with Benny Goodman in Dublin in the early 70s.Rated up there with the best but probably not recognized or respected, check him out folks.

[@grassroot011]

A million and one , I counted them as he went. Ha

[@longbo2771]

Years ago, when I was dating my now wife, I took her to see Chet in concert. We had front row seats and he walked out and said" hi folks, I'm Chet and pick guitars", and amazed all of us for over three hours. I have never seen such talent on stage.

[@HealedBySpirit]

Effortless amazingness

[@tw1797]

Ok, so, no one is going to believe me, BUT , apparently when Chet would come to central Pennsylvania doing shows, he would seek out my great grandad just to play with him, and sometimes at local shows my great grandad would play with him. I guess this one time Chet Atkins was announced as the best guitar player in the country to the audience, and Chet said then, Thank you, but here's the best guitar player in the country, talking about my great grandad. Also, when Vince Gill would come play Bloomsburg fair, he would hang out and play with , not my great grandad, but would play and hang out with my regular grandad. Music runs in the family I guess. Guaranteed I am no where near that playing ability though. When I heard all of this stuff it blew my mind. Peace ya'll.

[@jimmyjennings4089]

If I tried to play a guitar that Chet Atkins just played the guitar would say "dude" get your grubby hand's off me.