ATKINS, CHET
(1924–2001)
ATKINS, CHET (b. Chester Burton A., Lutrell, Tenn., June 20, 1924–June 20, 2001) Chet Atkins was one of those maddeningly professional Nashville musicians who, while undoubtedly a great talent on the GUITAR, recorded his share of schlock over the years. And, as house producer for RCA, he is credited with creating the late 1950s/1960s NASHVILLE SOUND, the mainstream trivialization of country music that drove many traditionalists to despair. Chet Akins (center with guitar) with Mother Maybelle…