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Discover the Flawed Genius of Guitar Master Lenny Breau

By Matt Blackett published

VIDEO A hero and mentor to guitar greats like Steve Vai, Andy Summers, and Randy Bachman this rare virtuoso was a giant among giants.

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Portrait of Australian musician Tommy Emmanuel, photographed in Bath, England on May 22, 2018

Watch Tommy Emmanuel and Richard Smith Duet in New “Serenade to Summertime" Video

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO The fingerstyle genii pay tribute to Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed with this collaborative instrumental acoustic number.

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Chet Atkins pictured in the studio with his Gretsch 6119 Tennessean signature model

Chet Atkins Shows Us Why the Electric Guitar Became the World’s Most Popular Instrument

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

VIDEO Watch the guitar hero of guitar heroes take his new Gretsch signature model out for a spin live on TV.

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Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck

By Jim Campilongo published

When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening.

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