50 years of legendary guitar. This tribute contains twenty-two of Chet's greatest solos and duets along with interviews with his daughter Merle Atkins Russell and close friends such as Jerry Reed Vince Gill Eddy Arnold DonMclean and many others. This book offers touching insight into the character of an American original who did much to shape the course of music history and the guitar. Most importantly Chet Atkins helped thousands of people overthe course of his life through kindness and generosity. To quote Jerry Reed 'There is only one.' This book is a tribute to a special man a special artist... a hero to the millions of lives he touched. The Atkins Family hasshared many rare photographs which are presented in a special eight-page color insert. Selections include Heartaches Caravan When You Wish Upon a Star (live version) Music to Watch Girls by Stars and Stripes Forever Jerry'sBreakdown Nashtown Ville and many others. All music is in standard notation and in tablature.