Chet Atkins was, first and foremost, a guitar player. He became a producer and a record executive, but he started as a musician and continued learning his craft until he passed away in 2001. Often ...

On this day (June 30) in 2001, Chet Atkins died from brain cancer in his Nashville, Tennessee, home. He was 77 years old. He is remembered for many things. His guitar skill was nearly unmatched, ...