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Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound

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Mark Ribowsky (Author)

Contributors: Mark Ribowsky (Author)

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BISAC categories: Biography & Autobiography -> Entertainment & Performing Arts

BISAC categories: Biography & Autobiography -> Music

BISAC categories: Music -> Genres & Styles -> Country & Bluegrass

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Chet Atkins was one of the most legendary country guitarists of the 1950s, but his influence spans both instruments and time.

The Country Gentleman developed a distinctive picking style that helped pioneer "the Nashville Sound." Atkins's musical prowess impacted the jazz, blues, and folk styles of the 1950s and expanded country music appeal to pop music fans. In the more than two decades since his death, Nashville has remained his not-so-humble-anymore domain, but this musical deep dive is the first long-form exploration of Atkins's discography and legacy since the guitarist's own autobiography more than fifty years ago.

With never-before-seen detailed analyses of Atkins's overwhelming industry influence, this is a perfect read for music fans everywhere.
ISBN-10: 0897336925
ISBN-13: 9780897336925
Author: Ribowsky, Mark, N/A, N/A
Publisher: Chicago Review Press

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ISBN-13: 9780897336925

ISBN-10: 0897336925

Publish Date: October 14, 2025

On Sale Date: January 1, 0001

Language: English

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 9.21 × 5.91 × 1.34 in

Weight: 1.27 lbs

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