Hey Doug, Yea I am the one who took the picture, but, I was a few years off on the date. It was 1959 not 69. Chet was showing us his new Gretsch, the '59 model that became so famous. I was 16 years old and in total awe of this man. It was my first meeting with Chet and I was really impressed how humble and kind he was to a young kid who was learning to play. He ask me to play him a tune, but I was shaking so bad I'm sure I couldn't have wrote my name. Thanks for all your videos, I love'em all.
Hey Doug, I didn't know if you knew where the picture came from. I took it in 1969 back stage at the Ryman. I took several pics, never could get Chester to smile. Just wasn't his thing I guess. When you can play a guitar like Chet you don't have to do anything else. LOL
When I was 14, my uncle and neighbor would finger pick at our house... playing all the Chet Atkins, Merle Travis tunes. In fact a guy who worked with my dad, Aubry Brown would come over and play too. He taught Merle Travis his first chords at about age 10. I learned guitar from the best there was .... and I'm grateful :)
About six months ago....I was browsing YOU TUBE.....and then I came across the Great Chet Atkins and I listened...WOW.....He put an END to GOOD MUSIC....WHAT he put out was the BEST of the BEST.......it was like he could say.....: You've tried the rest....NOW TRY THE BEST." This is what good music is ALL ABOUT. "Ya hear?"
That Guitar, a Gretch Country Gentleman, my uncle had since the 60's and he passed away early 90's I guess.. just found out his daughter sold it for rent money.. I wish I could kill her, you have no idea what that guitar goes for now, plus the memories of th at guitar in particular.. ..
my goodness i'm so glad i stumbled on this it was under "youtube recommends for you" and wow like this is some beautiful picking with some pretty slide work worthy of some more recognition the under 5,00 views. that's daffydoug you did it again
amazing!!!
BobDylansDream3 1 month ago
Hey Doug, Yea I am the one who took the picture, but, I was a few years off on the date. It was 1959 not 69. Chet was showing us his new Gretsch, the '59 model that became so famous. I was 16 years old and in total awe of this man. It was my first meeting with Chet and I was really impressed how humble and kind he was to a young kid who was learning to play. He ask me to play him a tune, but I was shaking so bad I'm sure I couldn't have wrote my name. Thanks for all your videos, I love'em all.
bgdenham 2 months ago
@bgdenham I saw Chet in '89. (On my birthday of that year!) Most memorable moment of my life. Even got to shake Mr Guitar's hand.
You took that photo in 59? Man, I was only four years old. Just a baby!
Chet was always know for his humbleness and kindness to others. Probably a big secret to his success! (Besides his incredible guitar ability!)
Anyway, I have been playing for about 44 years. I practice till my fingers feel like they want to fall off, but I am a thousand
daffydoug 2 months ago
@daffydoug miles from his incredible mastery.
daffydoug 2 months ago
Hey Doug, I didn't know if you knew where the picture came from. I took it in 1969 back stage at the Ryman. I took several pics, never could get Chester to smile. Just wasn't his thing I guess. When you can play a guitar like Chet you don't have to do anything else. LOL
bgdenham 2 months ago
@bgdenham Man, you are the guy who snapped the pic? I am truly pleased to meet you!
daffydoug 2 months ago
yep
clydehrichards 5 months ago
When I was 14, my uncle and neighbor would finger pick at our house... playing all the Chet Atkins, Merle Travis tunes. In fact a guy who worked with my dad, Aubry Brown would come over and play too. He taught Merle Travis his first chords at about age 10. I learned guitar from the best there was .... and I'm grateful :)
tim1824 5 months ago
@tim1824 sorry but merle did not learn from him, he learned from his dad, who was also a folk song singer
AverySmithGuitar 4 months ago
About six months ago....I was browsing YOU TUBE.....and then I came across the Great Chet Atkins and I listened...WOW.....He put an END to GOOD MUSIC....WHAT he put out was the BEST of the BEST.......it was like he could say.....: You've tried the rest....NOW TRY THE BEST." This is what good music is ALL ABOUT. "Ya hear?"
slim6744 11 months ago
i have his record collection
HondaSuperSport1100 2 years ago
That Guitar, a Gretch Country Gentleman, my uncle had since the 60's and he passed away early 90's I guess.. just found out his daughter sold it for rent money.. I wish I could kill her, you have no idea what that guitar goes for now, plus the memories of th at guitar in particular.. ..
TheMemphisSlim 2 years ago
@TheMemphisSlim damn dude they sell new ones for over 3,000 dollars i could imagine an original would be worth over 10 grand
brandonch25 1 year ago
my goodness i'm so glad i stumbled on this it was under "youtube recommends for you" and wow like this is some beautiful picking with some pretty slide work worthy of some more recognition the under 5,00 views. that's daffydoug you did it again
Gsusfreak4lyfe 2 years ago 2
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jimbojimbojimbojimbo 3 years ago