• Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound - Hardcover
Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound
Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound

    Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville Sound - Hardcover

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    by Mark Ribowsky (Author)

    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.

    Author Biography

    Mark Ribowsky is the author of over thirty books, including music biographies of the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Lynyrd Skynyrd, James Taylor, Little Richard, Isaac Hayes, Bill Withers, the Everly Brothers, and Hank Williams. The much-praised Hank: The Short Life and Long Country Road of Hank Williams was acclaimed by Library Journal as "the greatest biography yet" of the troubled king of country.

    Number of Pages: 352
    Dimensions: 1.34 x 9.21 x 5.91 IN
    Publication Date: October 14, 2025
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