RIP Tony Rice

[dcopas78]

Just saw that Tony Rice had passed away. Growing up listening to bluegrass, I became a big fan of his over the years. I believe he is unrivaled as a bluegrass picker. I actually met him when I was in college. I took some Appalachian studies class and guitar classes as electives. John Simon, my teacher, had became friends with him over the years. John was a very respectable picker himself. I nearly died when I walked in to class one day and saw Tony there. He was as real and genuine of a person I ever met. RIP Tony

 

[El Jason]

Never met Tony, but I met Mark O’Connor when I was young. Amazing talent.

 

[noharleyyet]

Just saw that Tony Rice had passed away. Growing up listening to bluegrass, I became a big fan of his over the years. I believe he is unrivaled as a bluegrass picker. I actually met him when I was in college. I took some Appalachian studies class and guitar classes as electives. John Simon, my teacher, had became friends with him over the years. John was a very respectable picker himself. I nearly died when I walked in to class one day and saw Tony there. He was as real and genuine of a person I ever met. RIP Tony

Legit greats right there.......RIP Mr. Rice

 

[geetar]

Never met Tony, but I met Mark O’Connor when I was young. Amazing talent.

Mark O’Connor teaches fiddle down here in Charlotte and shows up at local jam sessions on occasion.

 

[geetar]

Thanks for posting this. Tony is probably my all time favorite musician and I was shocked to hear he had passed suddenly. I got to see him live with the Tony Rice Unit once in Rock Hill, SC.

Here’s a couple of my favorite Rice tunes. RIP Tony and thanks for all the great music.

 

[blueridge]

No!!!
I've been listening to him ever since college. Have a few of his songs on my work playlist that I listen to just about every day.
He's a legend in my book. Great flat picker.
2020, you sure have been a SOB.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Hope there's a Martin D-28 tuned up and waiting on you, Tony. RIP.

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

One of the best to ever hold a pick.. a true giant.

 

[dcopas78]

That old D-28 of his sure does have a lot of history.