Tony Rice was my first guitar hero. He inspired me and so many others to strive for excellence on the acoustic flat-top, explore new genres and never be afraid to take risks. To discover Rice's ...

Tony Rice, Acoustic Guitar Giant, Dead At 69 Tony Rice first gained attention as a member of J.D. Crowe's boundary-pushing New South. Rice took it even further in the David Grisman Quintet.

Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice, who died on Christmas, is remembered by a celebrated student, Punch Brothers guitarist Chris Eldridge. Continue to Variety SKIP AD.

Tony Rice, the bluegrass guitarist and vocalist known for his elegant, innovative flatpicking, died Friday at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina. He was 69. Rice’s death was confirmed by the ...

Tony Rice was the greatest bluegrass guitar player to ever live. That may sound hyperbolic, but he singlehandedly changed the way the guitar is played in bluegrass forever, elevating it to a high ...

Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide for the chance to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69. Skip to main content Plus ...

Tony Rice was my first guitar hero. He inspired me and so many others to strive for excellence on the acoustic flat-top, explore new genres and never be afraid to take risks. To discover Rice's ...

Tony Rice in about 2000. ... A 1975 album by the band J.D. Crowe and the New South, with Mr. Rice on guitar, modernized bluegrass in ways that shaped the music into the 21st century.

Tony Rice did for the acoustic guitar what Jimi Hendrix did for the electric guitar: he made it express itself in ways that it hadn’t been known beforehand to be capable of.

Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice, who died on Christmas, is remembered by a celebrated student, Punch Brothers guitarist Chris Eldridge. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...