Quotes by Chet Atkins

About Chet Atkins:

Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins was an American guitarist, occasional vocalist and record producer who, along with Owen Bradley, created the smoother country music style known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country's appeal to adult pop music fans as well.
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Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

Chet Atkins

Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it.

Chet Atkins

I'll always be poor in my mind.

Chet Atkins

If you hear something you like, and you're halfway like the public, chances are they'll like it too.

Chet Atkins

Once you become predictable, no one's interested anymore.

Chet Atkins

Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me.

Chet Atkins

You shape your own destiny.

Chet Atkins

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that.

Chet Atkins

Author Bio

  • NameChet Atkins
  • DescriptionAmerican guitarist and record producer
  • AliasesChester Burton Atkins
  • BornJune 20, 1924
  • DiedJune 30, 2001
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Musician
  • AwardsGrammy Award; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award