Chet Atkins

Sep 01, 2008

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This is the primary influence of one of the players who was my primary influence. Chet Atkins was one of Steve Howe's heroes, and Steve Howe was one of mine.

Here's Chet from 1975. Who knew "The Entertainer" could sound so good on guitar?

Chet is THE master. It looks so easy, so effortless.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtwF-gpluc&hl=en&fs=1]

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