June 20: Chet Atkins was born in 1924 – Chet Atkins plays Bob Dylan

Chester Burton “Chet” Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001) 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.

Atkins’ signature picking style was inspired by Merle Travis. Other major guitar influences were Django Reinhardt, George Barnes, Les Paul and later Jerry Reed. His trademark picking style and musicianship brought him admirers within and outside the country scene

He has done a few Bob Dylan compositions, here are some of them.

Chet Atkins- Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right:

Chet Atkins – Blowin’ In The Wind (audio):

Chet Atkins – Gotta Travel On (audio):

Chet Atkins – Bob Dylan Medley:

Can you name the songs? Please reply in the comments 🙂

– Hallgeir