Name: Chet Atkins’ Workshop + The Most Popular Guitar
Brand: Chet Atkins

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670099

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-11-01

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8436559467025

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Chet Atkins

Genre GB

Country / Americana

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Hoodoo

Chet Atkins, born on June 20, 1924 in Luttrell, Tennessee, was an American country guitar player and producer. Known as "Mr. Guitar," he was not only a talented musician but also a record producer for renowned artists like Elvis Presley. Atkins is credited with inventing the smooth and jazz-like form of country music known as "the Nashville sound." He favored the Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar throughout his career.

In addition to his musical achievements, Chet Atkins was honored for his contributions by being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Sidemen). He was also part of a musically gifted family, being the father of Merle Atkins and brother to Jim Atkins and Billie Rose Atkins. He was the uncle of Mike Shockley and brother-in-law to Roy Shockley.

Chet Atkins' unique style continues to inspire musicians today. If you enjoy artists such as Merle Travis, The Notting Hillbillies, or Tommy Emmanuel, you will appreciate Chet Atkins' timeless talent and influential legacy.

Hoodoo is a budget European public domain label that specializes in reissuing music from before 1962, with a focus on Spanish artists. As the sister label of [l460896], Hoodoo aims to bring back timeless classics and forgotten gems from the past. With an extensive catalog of vintage recordings, Hoodoo offers music lovers the opportunity to explore and rediscover the rich musical heritage of Spain and beyond.

With its informative and authoritative approach, Hoodoo provides a platform for both casual listeners and avid collectors to delve into the diverse genres and styles that shaped the early days of recorded music. From traditional folk tunes to jazz standards, *Hoodoo* showcases a wide range of musical expressions that continue to captivate audiences today.

By carefully curating releases from public domain sources, Hoodoo ensures accessibility and affordability without compromising on quality. Whether you're seeking nostalgic melodies or exploring new sonic territories, *Hoodoo* invites you on a journey through time as it preserves and celebrates the artistry of bygone eras.

‘Chet Atkins’ Workshop’ + ‘The Most Popular Guitar’ - 2 albums on 1 CD + 5 bonus tracks. Limited edition of 500 copies, 6-panel digipak, includes comprehensive booklet with original and up-to-date liner notes.

Few guitarist have had more impact than Chet Atkins, who was a seminal figure in country music and rock &amp; roll. His distinctive thumb-and-fingerpicking style and musicianship brought him admires inside and outside the country music scene , both in the United States and abroad; from George Harrison, Duane Eddy and The Ventures, to George Benson, Eric Clapton, and Mark Knopfler, among many others.

This essential release includes two of Chet Atkins’ most popular albums from the peak of his career; his best album to date, ‘Chet Akins’ Workshop’ and ‘The Most Popular Guitar’. Both albums were originally issued in 1961 and have been long unavailable on CD. They are full of jazz-influenced pop instrumental with very little country avour. In addition, this remastered collector’s release contains 5 bonus tracks from the same period.

Chet Atkins’ Workshop + The Most Popular Guitar

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