aeon Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 On this 30th day of June, year 2001, the true Country Gentleman has passed. all my respect, aeon Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 Oh, Man... Damn. It's sure getting crowded in that "heavenly band". guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 Yeah... sigh... I'm still not over John Lee Hooker. I can only hope the passing of dudes like these will spark some media coverage that will interest younger folks in hearing more of them. Their music, at least, can live forever. Thanks Chet. --Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 Geez....What a drag. Thanks Chet. So Many Drummers. So Little Time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanner Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 i was @ john lee hooker's this afternoon when i heard and its just so sad-what a guitar guy he was-i never saw him live but between records,austin city limits,charlie rose plus a video:'rare performances 1955-1975' i have come to love and appreciate every lick. ~ rip chester~... AMPSSOUNDBETTERLOUDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 The man sure could play guitar like nobodies business. He's a real guitar "hero". ------------------ Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan My Music: www.javamusic.com/freedomland Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratman_dup1 Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 I had no idea. What a Bummer!! You will be missed Chet. This message has been edited by Stratman on 07-01-2001 at 05:59 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 This is the first I've heard. Man, I'll miss his playing. They say bad luck comes in 3's, wonder who's next? -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFTurner Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 I'm of a generation when Chet was the main ingrediant in my desire to learn to play guitar. Mr Atkins is the main staple of the roots that mark my sense of musicianship. For me, after I got some age on me, his greatest gift to me was his humility. I've heard and read in many articles and interviews, usually regarding other hot guitar players that he was doing recordings with, that there we're so many guitar players out there that could just blow him away that it could scare him to death.... and there probably was. But, Chet's recordings, with his now seemingly simple licks and formations, are etched in my mind for life, while those of other players are not recalled so easily. His greatest gift to my musicianship was a sense of "taste", the power of the "understated" and that "less is more". God bless you Mr. Atkins and thanks. ------------------ William F. Turner Songwriter turnermusic William F. Turner Songwriter turnersongs Sometimes the truth is rude... tough shit... get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudyba Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 Originally posted by DC: They say bad luck comes in 3's, wonder who's next? Well he wasn't a musician but Jack Lemmon was an entertainer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 NO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Sigh. I had heard Mr. Atkins was in poor health for awhile. Rest easy, Chet... And Rob, I just saw a taped interview with the late Mr. Lemmon last night. Quite a guy. Loved his movies, and the way he made such an easy transition between comedy and drama. He'll be missed. Cool thing is, like Mr. Atkins, quite a legacy left behind in film and on record for both of them. They'll be around for many years to come. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile Posted July 1, 2001 Share Posted July 1, 2001 Man... Chip and I posted empty post... I thought it was kind of silence or minute of silence. But, obviously, someone didn't! We got deleted! (our posts)... We tried to show some respect but we were kind of speechless... It wasn't mistake... If it was, we would edit it or something... So, here is from Chip and me... Great lose for all musicians If it sounds god, just play the darn thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strychn1neaol.com Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Originally posted by DC: This is the first I've heard. Man, I'll miss his playing. They say bad luck comes in 3's, wonder who's next? Ted McCarty and Joey Ramone have also passed rencently and that is also a great loss to the music community. www.masonicband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip McDonald Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Originally posted by Mile: Man... Chip and I posted empty post... I thought it was kind of silence or minute of silence. But, obviously, someone didn't! We got deleted! (our posts)... We tried to show some respect but we were kind of speechless... It wasn't mistake... If it was, we would edit it or something... So, here is from Chip and me... Great lose for all musicians What he said. Guitar Lessons in Augusta Georgia: www.chipmcdonald.com Eccentric blog: https://chipmcdonaldblog.blogspot.com/ / "big ass windbag" - Bruce Swedien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Originally posted by Chip McDonald: What he said. Well, Chip, I noticed your "empty" post in this thread. I posted empty post too. I didn't have a slightest clue what to say but I wanted to pay tribute to mr. Atkins. And our posts were deleted (by administrators I presume). I was bitching about that. If your post was accidentally empty, sorry. Mine wasn't. That's what it was all about!!! If it sounds god, just play the darn thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrmac Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 In 1995, he told The Los Angeles Times that the reason he was still performing on guitar was because he was still trying to "get it right." "I've never expressed myself musically the way I would like," he said. "Because of that, I've had a long career. I've never been able to sit back and say, `Wasn't I great? Listen to the one I made in 1958!' " -Chet Atkins Mac Bowne G-Clef Acoustics Ltd. Osaka, Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet Posted July 2, 2001 Share Posted July 2, 2001 Chet Atkins' music was never out of style - it existed outside of style and fashion, which is where the best music exists. Whatever is on TV, whatever is on the radio, whatever is on the charts, people will always, ALWAYS enjoy smooth and pretty guitar playing. The guy was great, and his career is a noble example to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbreez Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 I'll miss Chet too. A great player. His daughter dated Duane Allman for awhile. BTW, that "band in heaven" also has an incredible jazz pianist, Jack Lemmon! Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudyba Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 Originally posted by DC: They say bad luck comes in 3's, wonder who's next? Joe Henderson, Tenor Saxophone Giant Of Post-Bop Era, Dies At 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russrags Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 I just came from Chet Atkins funeral. Vince Gill, Steve Warner, Mark Knopfler, Marty Stuart, Jerry Reed were just some of the Pallbearers. I've been playing since I was 8, the whole experience made me want to come home and do some serious practicing. Something that was said during the Eulogy was that Chet had said a few years ago that after he retired from performing he didn't practice much, but enjoyed just holding his GTR against his body as he plucked a string he could feel it vibrate inside his body reminding him that he was alive. It was very apparent that he knew his music would live, long after he was gone. If someone will tell me how to post a picture, I'll scan the program and post it for anyone interested in seeing. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1642605905 Posted July 4, 2001 Share Posted July 4, 2001 I am a Rocker myself but I like all of you was raised on Chets amazing guitar playing!He made it look so damn easy didnt he.Kinda leaves me feeling numb.Sad to hear,he was a true artist. ian* ps.what date did he pass away? ian* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1642605905 Posted July 4, 2001 Share Posted July 4, 2001 sorry the date was in the original post ian* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strebor Posted July 18, 2001 Share Posted July 18, 2001 I lived in Nashville for five years and recently moved back to Missouri. About a year ago I ran into Chet downtown. We only talked for five minutes or so but it was one of the most meaningful days of my life. Unbelievably gracious and humble christian man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.