Thanks to millions of touring miles and 12 albums, Brooks' fans are often able to hear his guitar take over where speech wanes and observe instrumental virtuosity defying limits. With his guitar comping chords, walking bass lines, and chiming in lead riffs, Brooks is a natural talent. His live performances display a warm, affable stage presence with which each audience member is treated with respect and appreciation. Whether live in concert where rich new music continues to emerge, or in recordings where his fiery flatpicking, power chords, single note leads, and simmering slide can be appreciated over and over, fans understand why Brooks is among America's musical treasures.