MASTER: RICHARD SMITH Country: Beckenham (UK) Born on December 12, 1971, he is a British guitarist, considered one of the world's greatest exponents of fingerstyle and thumbpicking. His career is characterized by precocious talent and a technical versatility that allows him to range from country to jazz, from classical to pop. Richard began playing guitar at just 5 years old, inspired by his father, who played a version of "Down South Blues" by Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. Although Richard is l