Chet Atkins Quiz

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I can hardly wait to get to the Pickin’ Party tomorrow night.  Wow, Chet Night is finally here!  With several great performers scheduled to appear (not to mention our featured soloist, Wendell Ferguson) the night is guaranteed to be great fun for all.

We all know Chet’s music - most of you pickers know it better than I do. But how well do you know the man?  Take this quiz to find out! (Answers in next week’s TFGA News).

1. What was Chet’s given name at birth?
a. Chet Merle Atkins
b. Chester Burton Atkins
c. Chester Ray Atkins
d. Chet William Atkins

2. Where was Chet Atkins born?
a. Nashville, TN
b. Kingsport, TN
c. Dandridge, TN
d. Luttrell, TN

3. Chet was well known by all of these names except…
a. Mr. Guitar
b. The Guitar Genius
c. The Country Gentleman
d. The Man With The Golden Thumb

4. What is the name of Chet’s one and only wife?
a. Betty
b. Leona
c. Lucille
d. Carolyn

5. Chet helped all of these artist get started except?
a. Waylon Jennings
b. Garth Brooks
c. Elvis Presley
d. Dolly Parton

6. Chet became the the head of what major record label?
a. Columbia
b. MCA
c. RCA
d. Arista

7. Chet started out playing what instrument on WNOX in Knoxville, TN?
a. Guitar
b. Fiddle
c. Piano
d. Banjo

8. Chet signed with what major record label in 1982?
a. Columbia
b. Arista
c. MCA
d. RCA

9. Chet was instrumental in the building and success of what famous Nashville recording studio.
a. Studio B
b. Studio A
c. Emerald Sound
d. Studio 54

10. Chet’s half-brother Jim Atkins played with what famous guitarist?
a. Les Paul
b. Eric Clapton
c. Peter Frampton
d. Jimi Hendrix

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