Tony Rice, bluegrass master guitarist, passes

1 posted on 12/26/2020 5:44:04 PM PST by ArtDodger

2 posted on 12/26/2020 5:49:00 PM PST by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Strange that a man with his wealth would have to resort to prostitution.)

To: ArtDodger; mylife

Dang. A truly great flat picker. Rest in peace Mr Rice.

3 posted on 12/26/2020 5:50:36 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)

A true American Icon.

RIP

4 posted on 12/26/2020 5:50:38 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

Sorry to hear that.

Interesting comment in this write-up: He was 69 years of age, and died swiftly without pain.

https://bluegrasstoday.com/tony-rice-passes/

5 posted on 12/26/2020 5:50:47 PM PST by Spirit of Liberty (It's morning in America again!)

6 posted on 12/26/2020 5:52:29 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

7 posted on 12/26/2020 5:52:30 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)

Oh no...loved his flatpicking and songwriting.

8 posted on 12/26/2020 5:53:26 PM PST by dinodino ( )

To: Liberty Valance

His work was fantastic.

9 posted on 12/26/2020 5:54:21 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

Leslie West died a few days ago too...

10 posted on 12/26/2020 5:55:09 PM PST by basalt

Tony was publicly quiet about his politics but he was quite conservative.

11 posted on 12/26/2020 5:56:08 PM PST by ArtDodger

This has been a crappo year.

12 posted on 12/26/2020 5:57:02 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

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, oo44.

13 posted on 12/26/2020 5:58:03 PM PST by deport

Great picker and singer. “10 Degrees and Getting Colder” , “Rock Salt and Nails”, etc. RIP Mr Rice.

14 posted on 12/26/2020 6:06:39 PM PST by Equine1952

From Ricky Skagg’s Facebook...Sometime during Christmas morning while making his coffee, our dear friend and guitar hero Tony Rice passed from this life and made his swift journey to his heavenly home. It’s still quite a shock to the whole family. After talking with Tony’s wife Pam and their daughter India, they asked if I would make a statement on their behalf and give them some privacy to process during this difficult time. I was honored to help out. Tony is also survived by his brothers Wyatt and Ronnie, and all of you who loved his music and those who will continue to share it with others.

Tony Rice was the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years. Many if not all of the Bluegrass guitar players of today would say that they cut their teeth on Tony Rice’s music. He loved hearing the next generation players play his licks. I think that’s where he got most of his joy as a player. With many IBMA Awards and a Grammy Award, Tony was a gracious recipient of the International Bluegrass Music Award’s highest honor as an inductee into their Hall Of Fame in 2013.

Not only was Tony a brilliant guitar player but he was also one of the most stylistic lead vocalist in Bluegrass music history. When I joined the group The New South in 1974, I knew I’d found a singing soul mate with Tony. Our voices blended like brothers. In 1980 we recorded the album “Skaggs And Rice” for Sugar Hill as a tribute to our duet hero’s with just the simplicity of guitar, mandolin, and our voices. All these years later people tell me how much the purity of that record still touches their heart. That’s who Tony was, a singer from the heart.

I will miss him as I’m sure all of you will. But where Tony is right now, he’s not missing us. He’s in the place that God has prepared for those who love Him and receive Him. Rest In Peace dear brother. Thank you for your great talent and the music that will continue to inspire more and more generations to come.

- Ricky Skaggs

15 posted on 12/26/2020 6:12:40 PM PST by steadcom

It is amazing how many obscure but outstanding musicians I have discovered because of the internet. I only recently discovered Tony Rice, but one of my all-time favorite songs is Freeborn Man. It is such a shame to lose a talent like him all of a sudden.

16 posted on 12/26/2020 6:13:58 PM PST by Hardastarboard (Don't wish your enemy ill; plan it.)

17 posted on 12/26/2020 6:16:04 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

I first heard Tony Rice's playing on this album, which was, in 1978, quite a revelation for a city boy who didn't know from bluegrass.

RIP.

18 posted on 12/26/2020 6:18:43 PM PST by Lurking Libertarian (Non sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege)

To: Hardastarboard

Freeborn man, My home is on my back...♫♬

19 posted on 12/26/2020 6:20:27 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)

To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Thanks!! That’s some good music right there.

20 posted on 12/26/2020 6:20:38 PM PST by deks (No machines, no software, nothing that can be electronically manipulated -- paper ballots only)

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