Guitarist ~ Chet Atkins

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Before Tommy Emmanuel, there was Chet Atkins. Check him out... here are some samples

Chet Atkins - Mr. Sandman (TV 1954)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-c66SJPuUI

"The Entertainer" played by Chet Atkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtwF-gpluc

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