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Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

Chet Atkins

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Chet Atkins
Age: 77 †
Born: 1924
Born: June 20
Died: 2001
Died: June 30
Audio Engineer
Classical Guitarist
Guitarist
Jazz Guitarist
Jazz Musician
Record Producer
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