Chet Atkins, also known as 'Mr. Guitar' and 'The Country Gentleman, ' was a renowned guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in 1924 in Luttrell, Tennessee and began playing guitar at the age of eight. He was best known for his fingerstyle guitar playing, which incorporated elements of jazz, blues, and country music. His career spanned over five decades and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. His stage name, RZKA, was derived from his initials, R.Z.K. Atkins.