Chet Interview?

[hybrid44]

I remember reading an interview with Chet Atkins where he was talking about the first time that he met Mark.
Chet said that he was dreading the meeting because he was expecting a rock prima donna full of his own importance but was most impressed when instead Mark turned out to be modest and unassuming.

Is that interview on the web somewhere? If so, could somebody point me the right direction?

[Masiakasaurus]

I would love to read that too !

There used to be a radio special about Chet on youtube. I remember him talking about Mark, but I'm not sure what he said.

[IrisRose]

The story (that I recall) that Mark tells is that Chet called him after hearing one of his tracks (MFN or SoS).   

[shangri la 1]

It was indeed SOS Irisrose! 
It gets a mention in Chet's book:- "Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars
 By Chet Atkins, Michael Cochran, Russ Cochran" - available on line here.
Page 164 for those that can't get the link to work.

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=UjIj7tCvbtwC&pg=PA164&lpg=PA164&dq=chet+atkins+said+he+loved+dire+straits&source=bl&ots=4ugsUZ3Fxk&sig=5L86wOJO7sefqrQVmJlbU2_l4Qc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=u-DeU_H1N8ne8AXemYHADg&ved=0CDYQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=chet%20atkins%20said%20he%20loved%20dire%20straits&f=false

[IrisRose]

Thanks Shangri la.   Have you read his book?   Recommend?   

[foma]

The book says Neck and Neck was released in 1989. Hm...

[shangri la 1]

Hi Irisrose.
So far, I have only used it as a resource for our AMIT TV releases, pertaining to Chet, but from those sections that I have read it is certainly a book that I would recommend to any guitar/Music fan.
This page is a nice little overview of Chet as well:- http://biography.yourdictionary.com/chet-atkins


Kind regards
SL1 

[Fletch]

Thanks for that scan SL - might have to find that book for a good read.

[Pottel]

cannot read it. too many downloads..can someone do a reupload??

[dustyvalentino]

The book is brilliant, lovely pictures of Chet's guitars. Buy a physical copy!

[Pottel]

need proof before i buy it, my scottish side you know..

[vgonis]

Thank you SL! Unfortunately less than a page for MK and only the classic photo of the two of them. He heard SOS of course, and asked him! And MK had complete control on N&N and he wanted Chet to play his old style!

[dustyvalentino]

If you lile Chet and guitars then it's worth getting. If you're just looking for MK content then not worth it.

[vgonis]

If I ever find it I will certainly buy it, Chet is a legend playing with almost everybody who was somebody! And really MK is just the cherry on top. I found Wexler's autobiography very amusing and informative, although it had only 1 page about MK. The same with Steely Dan and Randy Newman. These people are amazing musicians and their memories are really worth it!

[dustyvalentino]

Found this interview about Chet, not sure when it is from, nothing new but very nice anyway.

https://misterguitar.us/news/mark5a.html