Guitar Royalty

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 13 Dec 2008 6:43 pm

Jerry H. .... you mention "style and technic" and I am reminded of a time in Nashville with Jimmy Bryant. He was recording at RCA and while there Chet walked into the studio and Jimmy and Chet embraced ( meanin HUGS only) and someone said something about was they gonna play something together and Chet replied "No,I don't play any of Jimmy's stuff and he don't play any of mine". I thought that was a good reply.

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 28 Dec 2008 2:23 pm

Doyle Weigold · Post by **Doyle Weigold** » 29 Dec 2008 12:26 am

I think it's just a "let's enjoy and respect both, thing". Doyle

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 29 Dec 2008 6:24 am

I've been a fan of Chet Atkins for years. His style and tone is so unique; I'm sure I can always recognize his music. There have been many pickers in the past that I've never heard of before, like Mr. Benson. IMO, fast picking for the sake of trying to "smoke someone" means absolutely nothing to me. IMO Chet's music will be around for generations and is always a pleasure to listen to. Oh well, each to his own.