April 24, 2001 - Chet Atkins' Guitars to Hall of Fame -
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Published on: 4/24/2001
Last Visited: 2/2/2002
While at the museum, Yandell was joined by John Knowles, Deputy Director for Educational Outreach, and Frankie Tallent, Museum Registrar.
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"Paul really knows these guitars," Knowles observed, adding that Yandell's many years of performing with Atkins afforded a rare opportunity to observe the instruments up close and in action.
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John Knowles, Paul Yandell and Frankie Tallent (left to right) display Chet Atkins' Gretsch 6120 prototype.
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Knowles worked closely with Atkins in the decision-making process.
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"Chet and I sat down and talked about his guitars," Knowles explained.
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John Knowles and Paul Yandell admire Chet Atkins' bronze plaque in the rotunda of the new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Through his long and varied career, Atkins has been known both as a groundbreaking instrumentalist and a noted producer.
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"It is really something that Chet could be famous for three or four things and still be at the top of his game as a guitar player," Knowles observed.