I was always a fan of good guitar, mostly from the ranks of R&R. Santana, Mark Knopfler , David Gilmour, Jeff Beck and so on .....

Was never a big fan of country music, but he plays more than country venturing down other paths. He is gong on the list.

Chet is one if the greats, but personally, I think his playing lacks soul. It's superbly technically accurate, but without emotion, IMO.

Noodeling, he just put it in neutral and was letting the engine idle.

He's no Jerry Reed! lol

Yep, even Chet himself said that Jerry was one of the best.

If you like that style, check out Danny Gatton.

Redneck jazz, give it a listen:

Good guitar players are amazing!

I agree. Not unlike drummers that just haul azz playing.

I'd love to play guitar with such a lack of emotion.

Good one Wabi.

Elevator guitar music, on hold hospital appt music

Our elevators here play Foghat and Savoy Brown 24/7.

Some people have been known to get in and just ride for the tunes. Always got Doritos and ice cream sandwiches, what's up with that?

I hope it’s a Slow Ride

Take it easy...

Super Cub is Happy Camper’s #1 Rube, next to Wabigoon and RickyD

Chet Atkins was an arrogant jerk in person, and I was never much of a fan of his playing style. The Texas term "All hat and no cattle" comes to mind! On the other hand, Little Jimmy Dickens, String Bean, Grandpa Jones, Roy Acuff, and Minnie Pearl were the real thing. I spent a considerable amount of time backstage at the Ryman Auditorium as a little kid in the early and mid-1950's, and got to rub elbows with some of the greats of country music, including my aunt, Del Wood.

Wow, that is cool, but son you're gonna drive me to drinkin'.....

Chet was a brilliant and historical finger style guitar player. So are Richard Smith, and Tommy Emmanuel. You may not care for their music, but can't deny the skill.

Atkins and Knofler, pretty good stuff.

My Dad was a great fan of chet,he even bought me an album of Chet and Jerry Reed together.

I think he is overated myself,like George Thorogood.

I'd rather hear Scotty Moore, Danny Gaton, Jerry Reed,Buck Owens with Don Rich,or Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Chet?

I agree .....

To be called a rube by you is a complement.

LOL

One of many good 80’s movies.

Chet Atkins was a certain kind of guitarist, and right at the top in that style - and showed pretty fine taste in what he put out there. There are other "certain kinds" and those who excel in those styles as well.

There are so many styles and mixes to hear - and thousands of guitar players, some of whom excel - so who would try to name the "best"? Seems not possible. It seems to boil down to favorites - rather than "best".

I tend to like the guitarists who are versatile - many styles - and technically way superior in those varied styles - and especially those who actually read.

Dude, that rocks...

Next time I need an elevator ride I might have to go to Colorado.

Do they play "Needle and Spoon"? Some of the truest lyrics in music in that one

Nah, they play that on escalators.

What guitar is he playing in video?

My favorite line,
"Take your best shot"

The best of the best.... Roy Clark.... R.I.P.

Roy died?