age ~71
from Atlanta, GA
…At the age of 13, jazz guitarist Earl Klugh was captivated watching Atkins's guitar playing on The Perry Como Show.[26] Similarly he was an extremely big influence on Doyle Dykes. Atkins also inspired Drexl Jonez and Tommy Emmanuel.[27]…
Earl Klugh (pronounced "Clue") (born September 16, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American smooth jazz/crossover jazz/jazz fusion guitarist and composer. ...