RIP Tony Rice

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Tony Rice, surely the most influential guitarist and vocalist in the history of bluegrass music, died on Christmas morning. He was 69 years of age, and died swiftly without pain.

Tony changed forever the way bluegrass guitar is played, both as a lead and an accompaniment instrument. Audiences saw hints of his genius during his stint with Bluegrass Alliance in the early 1970s, but it appeared fully formed with J.D. Crowe & The New South in 1975 on their classic recording for Rounder Records, known colloquially by its catalog number, 0044.

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It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Tony Rice in bluegrass and acoustic string music. Suffice it to say, that absent his participation, it would sound far different than it does today. A monumental figure in the music, we will not see the likes of him again for some time.

No details on funeral arrangements have yet been announced.

R.I.P., Tony Rice.



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[gravitylover]

That sux RIP Tony Rice

[old goat]

The man most definitely could play guitar.

[XXX-er]

not a blue grass fan but I heard the name just about every time blue grass was talked about

[ötzi]

The man most definitely could play guitar.

Lots of talent on display on that one.

[MakersTeleMark]

Holy fuck. Talk about legends. Got to see him a few times. Kicked all the way to the end.

“Have you heard any of the stuff that was done by the group of myself and Sam, and Bela and Flux, and Mark O’Connor? Have you heard any of that stuff? It was back at MerleFest, there’s quite a bit of footage of us playing live. There’s tunes like Freeborn Man and Nine Pound Hammer, were - you talk about an ensemble. And uh – I don’t know – Mark O’Connor playing that bluegrass fiddle like that was just absolutely mind-blowing. I’ll go and get on my computer and listen to that stuff and listen to him paying the solos in Freeborn Man and Nine Pound Hammer – listen to Jerry Douglas’s solos and I think Jesus, this is just amazing shit.” –Tony Rice (taken from “A Conversation with Tony Rice directed by Jan Johansson, in 2019)

[singlecross]

The big big band in the sky just got a GREAT guitar player... RIP Tony.

[dannynoonan]

Got damn. What a legend, thank you Tony for all you gave us.

[skiballs]

Saw all those guys a bunch of times back in the day.


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[galibier_numero_un]

Darn! We lose another great.

...Thom

[Jax]

Saw him a few times over the years and I'm grateful for that.

I can't wait until all of this is over so we can go to all the shows and dance and sing with others and celebrate and pay tribute to all of the wonderful musicians we've lost in this shit bag of a year.

[donutlynx]

Legend. Amazing player. Rest easy Tony.

This one always gets me fired up to pick a few - Tony at the 2:31 to 3:03 mark...

[RootSkier]

Seeing the all-star jam at Telluride while tripping my balls off as a very impressionable 20-year-old is something I will never forget. I am guessing Tony would not have approved but whatever, Sam did.

I can't wait until all of this is over so we can go to all the shows and dance and sing with others and celebrate and pay tribute to all of the wonderful musicians we've lost in this shit bag of a year.

So much same. I am a little worried that I am just going to burst into tears and start sobbing uncontrollably the first time I hear live music with a bunch of my friends.

[PB]

Not to worry - you'll have lots of company.

[old goat]

Lots of talent on display on that one.

Sam Bush's mandolin playing on that rocks--I haven't heard him play that well in years. Seems like he's been phoning it in.

[Woodsy]

Sick picker and hudge loss, but can we please post these things in the Music forum where it will stay up more than a few days?

I understand a cultural Icon like Prince or Bowie discussed here, but the folks who would spend some time on Tony Rice will do it there.

[Dhelihiker]

RIP to a legend!! If you keep pickin at it, it will never heal

This song will get you slappin your leg everytime.

[Woodsy]

Seeing the all-star jam at Telluride while tripping my balls off as a very impressionable 20-year-old is something I will never forget. I am guessing Tony would not have approved but whatever, Sam did.



So much same. I am a little worried that I am just going to burst into tears and start sobbing uncontrollably the first time I hear live music with a bunch of my friends.

I am lucky I rarely cry when I orgasm.

[MakersTeleMark]

I am lucky I rarely cry when I orgasm.

My ex did that I a lot. I was never sure what to make of it.

[TNKen]

Another legend gone. Godspeed Mr. Rice.

[riser4]

Sick picker and hudge loss, but can we please post these things in the Music forum where it will stay up more than a few days?

I understand a cultural Icon like Prince or Bowie discussed here, but the folks who would spend some time on Tony Rice will do it there.

One forum!

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