Oral history interview with Chet Atkins [sound recording] ; 1992 September 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and John Knowles. 1992 Sept. 18.

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Oral history interview with Chet Atkins [sound recording] ; 1992 September 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and John Knowles. 1992 Sept. 18.

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Guitarist Chet Atkins recalls two of country music's best-known figures, Jim Reeves and Fred Rose. His discussion of Jim Reeves includes memories from his work with Reeves and comments on Reeve's international appeal and continuing popularity. His discussion of Fred Rose focuses on Rose's songwriting and song crafting techniques and includes the story behind "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy."

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 26 min.)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772470

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Knowles, John Power, 1808-1887

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Providence (Rhode Island) printer, lawyer, and federal judge (U.S. district court, 1869-1881); graduated Brown University in 1836, Harvard University in 1838. From the description of Letter : Cambridge, Mass., to Stephen R. Weeden, 1857 June. (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 50677322 ...

Atkins, Chet

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Guitarist and Nashville record producer. Born June 20, 1924. Died June 20, 2001. Career active late 1940s-1990s. Full name: Chester Burton Atkins. RCA country producer 1957-1970s, influential in shaping the Nashville Sound. Known as "Mr. Guitar," he is among the most recorded solo instrumentalists in the world. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Chet Atkins [sound recording] ; 1977 July 5; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1...

Atkins, Chet

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Guitarist and Nashville record producer. Born June 20, 1924. Died June 20, 2001. Career active late 1940s-1990s. Full name: Chester Burton Atkins. RCA country producer 1957-1970s, influential in shaping the Nashville Sound. Known as "Mr. Guitar," he is among the most recorded solo instrumentalists in the world. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Chet Atkins [sound recording] ; 1977 July 5; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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