200K views · 6.2K reactions | Mark performing 'Why Worry' live with Chet Atkins and the Everly Brothers, originally broadcast on May 15th 1987 as part of a TV special honouring Chet Atkins. Phil and Don Everly recorded their version of the Dire Straits track for their 1985 album Born Yesterday. | Mark Knopfler | Facebook

638K views · 14K reactions | Watch: Mark and Chet Atkins performing an acoustic instrumental rendition of 'I'll See You In My Dreams' live at Secret Policeman's Third Ball in 1987. | Mark Knopfler | Facebook

Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler perform "Imagine" by John Lennon live in 1987 | The GuitArchive

1.6K views · 42 reactions | Poor boy blues - chet atkins & mark...

23 reactions · 23 shares | The Guitar Legends show performed the multi-talented Gary Murphy Band is coming to The Brindley Theatre on Friday 13 October. The story of guitar history is narrated by broadcasting legend Billy Butler who gives an insight into the lives and songs of the best loved guitar legends including Chet Atkins, Hank Marvin, George Harrison, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, Lyndsey Buckingham, Angus Young and many more ! | The Brindley Theatre | Facebook

They called it hillbilly music. Said country guitar was simple. Slow. Basic. Then Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, and Chet Atkins picked up their guitars… And made everyone shut up. Roy Clark played Paganini like it was a joke. Glen Campbell was the Wrecking Crew’s secret weapon. And Chet Atkins? He was the reason legends like Mark Knopfler and George Harrison even picked up a guitar. No distortion. No effects. Just strings, space, and soul. These men didn’t play for clout. They played with clean tone