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Tommy Emmanuel and his lifelong passion for music

Tommy Emmanuel performing live
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Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel

Hear our interview with guitar-great Tommy Emmanuel.

Tommy Emmanuel began playing guitar before he was five years old. Before he was ten, he was a professional musician touring Australia with his family.

Hear Tommy talk about his early life, his approach to music, his numerous collaborations and his friendship with the late Chet Atkins in this interview with Open Air host Dave Jackson.

Dave Jackson curates the music on JPR's Rhythm and News Service, manages music staff and hosts Open Air, JPR's hand-picked house blend of music, JPR Live Sessions and Open Air Amplified. The exploration of music has been one of his lifelong passions.