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Chet Atkins plays guitar at home 1995 (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Saturday OP
One of Mark Knopflers's friend and idol. SamKnause Saturday #1
Chet was a star before Mark discovered him. OAITW r.2.0 Saturday #2
I'm well aware. SamKnause Saturday #3
Gotcha! TBH. Chet's career was definitely and positivrly impacted on his collaborations with Mark. OAITW r.2.0 Saturday #4
Awfully Good! ProfessorGAC 21 hrs ago #5

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1. One of Mark Knopflers's friend and idol.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:21 PM
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There are videos of them playing together on YouTube.

Mark wrote a song as a tribute to Chet. "One Song At A Time"

Chet said, "He picked his way out of poverty one song at a time".

OAITW r.2.0

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4. Gotcha! TBH. Chet's career was definitely and positivrly impacted on his collaborations with Mark.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:29 PM
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