Merle Travis News

Although not nearly as well-known as figures like Bob Wills, the Maddox Brothers, and Merle Travis, Tex Williams was an important Western swing performer.

When Johnny Cash died in 2003, the world didn't just lose a great musician, but also an icon who created his own genre and wowed fans of all ages over six decades.

Merle Travis was virtually without peer as a guitarist and songwriter. A unique stylist, he was respected and prominent enough to have an instrumental style named after him, and only Chet Atkins even comes ... via WNDH-FM Napoleon

It was all so different from the official Merdeka celebrations, monopolised and dominated by members of the ruling coalition, recalls Anil Netto , of a night to remember. via Malaysia News - Aliran

“Guitar Blues (Pickin' the Blues)”

In addition to being a legendary guitar player, Chet Atkins is widely known for his work as a record producer, and in that respect he has a lot to answer for - primarily being one of the first to drop fiddle ... via Chico News & Review