Chet Atkins was an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer from Tennessee. He was known as 'Mr. Guitar' and 'The Country Gentleman'. He was a pioneer of the Nashville sound and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Montanan John Brinkley was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was a member of the band Montana Rose. He was known for his unique style of playing the guitar and was a major influence on Chet Atkins. Iola Brubeck was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Montana. She was a major influence on Chet Atkins and was known for her unique style of playing the guitar.