R.I.P. the best guitarist in bluegrass history

@ronaldpetrin5823

3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, thus far. RIP Tony you sight an extremely high standard. Thank you for your contributions eternally. These tunes will Carry on in media for an eternity.

@landons6696

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldpetrin5823 no doubt the smoothest and best Guitarist in the world loved the man RIPTony

@charlesmcgowen7238

3 жыл бұрын

Joshua Allen He was and will remain a national treasure

@kidmohair8151

3 жыл бұрын

I wanna call it bluejazz, or jazzgrass, but yes, so far

@mandoist

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best... in guitar history.

Best flat picker ever. Unbelievable tone and that “antique” is priceless.

@erikkibler3466

2 ай бұрын

You mean the age of the guitar?how it sounds because it dried with age?im not being funny ive never heard it called that,if thats what you’re referring to…

No words...the loss of Tony Rice is just too much.

“I can try to.” Then proceeds to absolutely crush it! Genius

Tony has had a beautiful 2003 black on black Mustang Cobra vert for years. and while I grew up listening to his music and cherish it. Ill never forget the sound his cobra made as the supercharger would whine as he drove past our house just a few doors down from his house...my dad and I would just look at each other back then smile and say..."there goes Tony again." He will truly be missed...condolences to his wife Pam and the rest of the Rice family!

@doktarrico5740

3 жыл бұрын

God bless Tony and Pam and India. My eyes are wet.

@mervjb809

3 жыл бұрын

That's a cool memory to have!! RIP Tony

@parallaxcontinuum7898

3 ай бұрын

Then , the silence after he passed on, must've been difficult to adjust to.Thx for that anecdote.

@fishingthesoutheast5404

3 ай бұрын

@parallaxcontinuum7898 lots of things remind me of Tony, but seeing a cobra always makes me smile.

@erikkibler3466

2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome you knew him man.how cool.huge respect to him👊

You know, listening to the interview, what jumps out at me is that not only is he technically highly proficient, and passionate about his work, but also has a deep and insightful intellect about the instrument and about music as an art form. Absolutely brilliant musician and human being.

He was one of the greatest musicians I ever heard play. Not just guitarists, but ALL musicians.

Knew more chords than Mel Bay.. The song has ended..But his melody still lingers..RIP Tony and thanks for the incredible music!

@fleadoggreen9062

Жыл бұрын

Lol that’s funny🙃,knew more chords than Mel Bay

@sandybloom4144

11 ай бұрын

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Wonderful! RIP Tony. Died too young!

R.I.P. Tony,sorely missed this side of the pond 🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧

He was one of those guitarists that had no wasted movement in his fret hand (or pick hand for that matter). That’s one of the subtle signs of someone who has mastered their craft. RIP

@allenhughes12

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right. His fingers always stayed close to the fretboard.

@Pebo62

3 жыл бұрын

You are right. I had the pleasure of listening and watching both masters, Tony and Norman Blake together at a small venue in St Petersberg, Fl in the mid- '90s. Rice's right-hand movement was primarily at the wrist while Blakes was somewhat more fluid from the elbow. Watch the New River Train video of them playing together to see the two styles.

@frankdiscussion2069

3 жыл бұрын

His picking hand is a clinic in economy of movement. RIP

@DNA2000-8bit

8 ай бұрын

Yep. He's just gliding and saying exactly what he wants to say with his fretting hand. It is speaking freely.

Tony was one of the finest to ever pick up a guitar. We miss him sorely

First time hearing him play. No wonder I've read such accolades. Brilliant.

Massively influential. You will be missed. RIP Great One

I had the honor of performing at a few events Tony was billed at. I was on a secondary stage somewhere, but I always went and listened to him at every opportunity. He was the very best PERIOD.. I actually talked to him a few times, and he was a class act all the way around.

A true master of musical arts. Rest in peace. Your music has seen me through some hard times. You've made me want to pick my guitar up, made me want to put it down, and made me want to break it. But you'll always be a friend.

The best guitar player that ever lived! When he plays shenandoah it’s so hard to hold back the tears...

@josephrutledge8373

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if he's the best but he's dam good. No actually fantastic.

@davidwalker5054

3 жыл бұрын

He's good but he's no django

@Guitarwizzard1833

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidwalker5054 and Django was no Tony Rice. That goes both ways.

@stevenheath741

Жыл бұрын

No He’s much better…

@susanroycroft89

9 ай бұрын

These guitarists you've all mentioned were/ are quite simply brilliant at what THEY DO, to compare them...well...? Just my thoughts for what it's worth 😊😊😊

This was my first time ever hearing or seeing this man play...WHY?? There's something very wrong with the world when talent like this isn't a household name. At least not a household name to me. You can't hide imperfections playing acoustically, there's no Distortion or gain, just your fingers and the strings. This man sounds like he was born with an acoustic in his hands. Blown away. What a beautiful song.

@pathmusicwriting

Жыл бұрын

This is the most worthless boomer comment I've ever seen on the internet, there's so much to unpack. I'm not even mad I'm impressed.

@notbraindead7298

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that the music world hides players like Tony Rice (and others). I think it's done as a cruel joke. Although, I had seen and heard him play a few years ago. I'm also blown away by his talent. And yes, It's a beautiful song.

@antneybodean

Жыл бұрын

he is a household name

@mattriley3550

Жыл бұрын

Love this comment because it makes me realize the different realities we all live in. Tony's been a "household name" in houses around me for 3 decades and i thought I was late to the game. Still remember the first time I heard his break in Key Signator with DGQ (kzread.info/dash/bejne/omigw9CtqZiycdo.html) Great to hear someone just discovering him, and the treasure trove of material they have to immerse themselves in.

@michaelmyers7425

Жыл бұрын

@Matt Riley Thank you, my new friend, for not roasting me due to my unintentional ignorance.

Unreal. No one has the right hand Tony has. It's the pinnacle of right-hand technique. The left hand is top-level too, but that right hand. Wow.

To have been young and alive when you were in your prime as a master musician… what a privilege that was. Loved your music, your approach, your demeanor, your seriousness towards the music but not yourself. Never forgotten Tony Rice!!!

Other worldly beautiful. RIP Mr. Rice.

Wow, look how smoothly he transitions between chords. Absolute master player.

technical perfection, without compromising the "soul " of the tune.. what an exceptional musician he was...

R.I.P. Tony and thanks for all the great playing.

RIP Tony....You will be missed but never forgotten!

RIP, Tony, you'll be sorely missed

genius at work. rest in piece you magnificent sob

In tears tonight listening to this

@gregmcclure1076

3 жыл бұрын

Me too friend , me too.

Listening to this brings tears to my eyes!!...

Such a clean play. Tony really was a legend. Rest In Peace good sir.

I saw him do this at Bass Hall in Fort Worth a number years ago. After a break with his group he came out by himself and did this. You could hear a pin drop. Mesmerizing.

A consummate master of his instrument, love his reply when asked to show how to play Shenandoah he replies " I can try to"......understatement.

@frankdiscussion2069

3 жыл бұрын

A very humble man. He never forgot about his fans.

@susanroycroft89

7 ай бұрын

What a pleasantly humble reply RIP

@erikkibler3466

2 ай бұрын

What a try it was😊

That playing was so clean I could eat off it!

Hopefully the guitar goes into hall of fame. Rip mr Rice- an inspiration.

The smoothness of the chord changes are mind blowing.

What a talent. I have never heard of him... pure brilliance....

That's one of the prettiest things I've ever heard.

Tony and Jerry meet again. Incredible musician who will be missed.

This guy is the Doc Brown of guitar . Simply amazing that someone’s brain can comprehend this much guitar knowledge and put it to use with rhythm and picking and the finger work up and down the neck

Billy Strings is coming up right behind Tony. I miss him greatly. His contribution to bluegrass was nothing short of genius. I always thought that a prodigy like Tony only occured once in a lifetime. I was pleasantly please when Billy came along.😊

RIP dear Sir. You will be sorely missed and this is exactly why. No one could play that as you did. See you on the other side.

He tuned better by ear than I do with a tuner!

RIP Tony you were One of the Best Guitar players I ever heard. Thank You

@bobbymcguyer

Ай бұрын

There was never one better than Tony.

That 1935 Martin D-28 with the enlarged soundhole is the definition of a cannon, Tonys talent and that guitar are the perfect marriage.

@chetpogostin34

3 жыл бұрын

It was Clarence White's guitar before Tony had it. It has a very storied history. Only someone like Tony deserved to play it.

@danielmeyer1208

3 жыл бұрын

And now priceless

@edyue1

Жыл бұрын

D-28 with a bounded fretboard? 🤔

@blitz_zen

Жыл бұрын

He could play this on a piece of shit guitar and it would sound great ✌🏼

@brianhuber1074

Жыл бұрын

Tony's wife recently allowed Billy Strings to play it on stage. Did a helluva Freeborn Man with it among others.

Sad that Tony died. I never had the opportunity to see him live. I'll never forget his famous work.

There will really never be anyone that will play an acoustic guitar with such delicate, precise flatpicking and pure intimate polished beauty. RIP Mr, Rice

@Daniel_Callie

Жыл бұрын

Doc Watson Peter white sunga Jung

@notbraindead7298

Жыл бұрын

nellatrab: There is a young man out there known as "Billy Strings". Don't be fooled by his youth. He's the real deal all the way down the line. Awesome picker, good singer. The flatpicking world will live on because of him and Molly Tuttle. Give them a try, I think you'll like what you hear.

So smooth! RIP... and thanks for sharing your God given talent with an ole boy like me! You will be missed!

The tone of that guitar!!...rest in peace Tony!!...

RIP Tony Rice. This makes me misty eyed.

What a MONSTER guitar player. Tony rice the absolute LEGEND. so sad to hear of his passing.

Effortless, smooth and inventive. If I had 10% of his talent....

Absolutely awesome.

Will never be surpassed. Rest in peace Tony

Love you Tony Rice, thank you for everything.

RIP Tony. Not just your playing, but your singing also will live on in my heart.

@jimijamma6106

6 ай бұрын

Well said. Love the way he sang and led the band!

Tony Rice,may you rest forever in peace. Farewell my friend.

Such a talent.... one that’s fit for angels! RIP Tony!

Love this guy's playing for decades and always will. Did you notice he just elevated Shenandoah to Jazz; so tasteful.

tony rice,norman blake,doc watson , great heroes of country bluegrass and dawg flat picking guitar music in the eighties and ninties,,thanks to these fantastic players for their music!!look at the fantastic martin d28 owned by Clarence White before rice, ciao from Italy.

There are many excellent guitar players in bg history. But his tone and sound is absolutely and undoubtedly the best.

Tony, Leslie, Eddie, all left us this year,,3 different styles ,each brilliant in their own way , gonna be one hellacious power trio wherever they may be

More chords in one song than most will ever play! God blessed this man, and blessed us to be able to hear his music. Thank u T.R. Thank u.

@donaldmusic6274

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself...

WOW....THIS is perfection with imagination thrown in for good measure...RIP Tony Rice..

What a gift to us all. May God rest his soul in a sea of sacred song (I live on the Shenandoah).

Good God, that was one of the most beautiful solo's I've ever heard. Rest in peace brother, I hope I can attend one of your concerts in heaven some day.

I’ve only just discovered this man - in fact this is the first time I’ve heard him play and I wasn’t expecting to come to tears out of a guitar video. Such an earthly sound and exceptional mastery. Rest in peace fellow!

best acoustic pick style player I ever heard

I'm crying at our collective loss. Rest in peace Tony. Thank you for all the amazing memories.

This is so freaking good! TONE TONE & MORE TONE!

His foundation may have been bluegrass, but his physical technique, musical variations and tuneful voice are far beyond simple categorizing. Is it classical. Elements of jazz as he winds in and out of simple music as he wishes to his audiences enjoyment? It's just mastery.

@timothydaniels504

Жыл бұрын

He worked a lot with John Carlini, a really fine jazz guitar player and teacher.

Tony ( RIP) took flat picking to a new level, and his playing is effortless and beautiful , watch how relaxed he is ...amazing !!!

A long time ago a young person was enthralled by his picking and singing. RIP Tony just the best

@TRKTKO

3 жыл бұрын

Same here fellow Kilgore 🙏

Just learned of this wonderful player from Molly Tuttle's video.....so freaking talented, gorgeous music from this man's hands.

Not gonna lie, i teared up while i was watching this video. I have been playing guitar for 13 years and i identify with bluegrass and country more than i do with any other genre. Tony Rice’s 1996 album “Tony Rice Sings Gordon Lightfoot” is the first bluegrass album i ever listened to and it changed my life and also helped to shape the musician that i am today. I recently bought Tony’s 2000 album “Unit of Measure” and it is beautiful.

@RemoBongo530

Жыл бұрын

Unit of Measure is my go too! From start to finish. House of the rising sun is my favorite song on the album.

What a maestro. Never has been so smooth on acoustic guitar and I say this after listening to so many greats.

What an inspiration he was

This is pure creativity, God bless.

Tony was so fabulous in all of his recordings with special advance guitar playing

Just gorgeous and incredible....

This is absolutely gorgeous. I could listen to those pretty chords and notes all day.

This is SO AWESOME. Amazing playing.

Tony is a national treasure

i’m in straight tears. rip tony!!!

6 string salute to you Mr. Rice. Thank you!

Utterly beautiful piece of guitar.

@eddymcmann7258

Жыл бұрын

i ve been playing for 50yrs or so and i ve never heard of this guy he truely was and will forever be ,,,,,,,,,,,MAGIC............................

He was the greatest ever! RIP !!

So this is my first introduction to Tony Rice, wow. Where have I been for 24 yrs of playing.

Greatest guitar player that ever lived!❤❤❤

He is the master of acoustic guitar , bluegrass and bluejazz lol ( listen to backwaters album) and will always be … you know what makes him so good and unique? The way he find space to do silences at the right time between all this fast notes … everything about his playing is just so good with his own particular sound . There’s other good players but i don’t care about some who are just fast , the perfect example of art and to be a master of his craft tony was the perfect example… not to forget about his awesome voice too and his respect for his musicians . Rip Tony Rice

A really beautiful player. Thank you!

Unique in his perfected ability to fuse bluegrass and jazz....tasteful and sublime.

how... how have I not heard of this legend until today??? WOW! unreal talent and musical ear

@Charles-bo8iy

Жыл бұрын

If you have never heard Rice's rendition of "John Wilkes Boothe" I would urge you to do so. It was written by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

my ears cry of joy

The listener appreciated this Tony!

Perfect is the one word that comes to mind... rip

Wow never heard of tony....new fan here....unreal good....plan on listening to more. What an inspiration!!

I am speechless and so inspired!

I still can't believe he's gone. R.I.P.

I feel like setting fire to my guitar.

Man tony could lay a song out on a silver plater just beautiful