When he was at the pinnacle of his career and could have done anything he wanted, he called together arguably the greatest group of bluegrass musicians ever assembled and recorded the bluegrass standards. This man will always be a legend.

@m.c.master4622

10 ай бұрын

I miss him every day.

Sad to lose this graceful giant. Rest in peace, Tony Rice.

t think it was 1996 when I seen him at Merlefest. He had Sam bush,Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Mark Oconner, and Mark Shatz with him. To me he was hus best in that tine frame. It was the best concert Ive ever seen, Tony was still singing then. I have heard Tony perform over a dozen times, before and after that show. But the 96 show was the best by far. He was simply amazing everytime he picked up his guitar. They will never be another musician on his level. RIP Tony

Rest in Power, Tony. You absolutely changed the game for all of us.

Meet Tony twice , he was great ,talked behind stage burned a good one i growed I miss him .one and only great man

@mikerevels3452

3 жыл бұрын

Grisman was there also we shared

I was only going to listen to a part of the first song. My, how the hour passed so quickly.

@Kevin-bp2cw

3 жыл бұрын

... ha , I know exactly what you mean my friend.

Just heard the news of Tony's passing. Shocked. RIP.

At his worst, he was better than most who try. He was deteriorating some at this point. He pointed it out himself. A real musician. I got to talk with him backstage a few times. What a gentleman. Absolutely tried to help me.

@Kevin-bp2cw

3 жыл бұрын

thats what always came across to me as well, I'd never met him or see him in concert but he always seemed like such a gentleman, always the tie and jacket , a pen in the breast pocket so he could sign your CDs and whatever ,I'm guessing here but it would have been in character with the man.

I was there. Mesmerized.

@ericmuller2563

3 жыл бұрын

u are a lucky man!

@miketurnipseed7380

3 жыл бұрын

I was too...Right down front.

Just so happy that I lived to hear and experience this irreplaceable icon! My ears have never heard an equal on acoustic guitar and I don't believe I ever will

Wyatt Rice is the bossman on bluegrass rhythm guitar.

Brilliant. I've been a fan of Tony's for many years, and just came across this concert tonight. Wonderful ensemble playing, jazz as much as country, or old-time music, or whatever other word you want to put to it. Just good music, nourishment for the soul.

@pamgadd685

3 жыл бұрын

Well said :).

@katherinefox3909

2 жыл бұрын

He called it Spacegrass.

@skylersojka6742

2 жыл бұрын

Jazz?

what a gift he left us with this

Heaven just got another wonderful musician. RIP Tony...

@merlynschutterle7242

3 жыл бұрын

That is if you believe in Heaven. HIs guitar isn't there with him.

@buzznatzke2996

2 жыл бұрын

@@merlynschutterle7242 The man is the instrument, the guitar is just the means.

Tonys the reason I traveled from Illinois to Merlefest for many years ,Heard Tony on a college radio show if memory serves came out of Frisco and it was all over ,Bela Sam and Flux along with about thousand others all came down to me hearing this amazing guitar player.

Never had an opportunity to see Tony in person. But I have listened to hours upon hours of his music. In my opinion, simply the best.

@als1023

2 жыл бұрын

Same

what it must be like for the other players when Tony Rice says, "yeah, go ahead!" (keep playing). So much good music Tony & his compatriots left us. Thank you Tony.

Merle has been gone so long, it's as if his passing were a distant memory, I am still missing Doc, but it makes me quite sad, and even a little scared, that I will never see Tony Rice at MerleFest again.....

Remember Tony when He played w JD Crowe arround Lexington, KY in the mid 1970s along with Rickey and Bella

With all the great bluegrass musicians we have lost in the last few years, can you imagine what a damn amazing band is playing in heaven every night?? Just to name a few, Tony, Earl, Dr Ralph, Keith Whitney, John Duffy, Doc Watson, Jimmy Martin, Lester, Chubby Wise, and of course Bill Monroe.... as well as too many other to list... What sets they must have...

@sheckyfeinstein

2 жыл бұрын

Then along comes Billy Strings.

The great Tony Rice R.I.P.

Amazing, Besides Tony's great playing, Josh's mandolin and Bryan Mc Dowell's fiddle was awesome

Wow, what a loss. One of the all time greats. RIP Tony. Thanks for offering this. Bringing a tear to my eye.

Certainly doing Grisman justice on the mandolin....great stuff by all... :)

This man had his music in his bones before he could do anything with a guitar. We hear the word 'icon' used a lot these days, and I should say misused a lot. It applies here. The combination and intertwining of Bluegrass, blues, jazz, and country is so natural we are almost unaware of it. His music defines the word sweet. Like a sunset, it's gone before you know it. Bless you, man, and those who love you!

@BofaD.Snuts90210

3 жыл бұрын

Best tribute I’ve seen. Amen, brother!

RIP Tony Truly a legend , was a pleasure to know you ..

I’m trying to figure out why I’m just now finding this. Awesomeness.

Tony Rice was and will always be one of my heroes of music. No one will ever be able to do as great as he was on guitar. He had a style of his on. He changed the way a lot of people look at bluegrass. Tim from Yadkinville,N.C..

@timothybrawley7909

2 жыл бұрын

There's not really any need to thank me for my comments. I just tell it like it is. Tony Rice will be missed by all who loved his music as well as his friends and family. I hope that the Rice bros will carry on with his memory and music. God bless them all!

Wow... thank you for uploading this!!!

These full performances are the best. There’s just an endless wealth of learning in these by listening

oh boy... if you listen to the whole thing it really washes over you xxx

Beautiful and wondrous footage! Thank you for sharing sir!!

RIP Tony . . . your music will live on forever.

Another GREAT has passed....

I enjoyed this performance! Thanks to anyone who had a hand in it's production!

What an amazingly gifted artist. One of a kind. Thankful to have experienced some live concerts.

Mark's face at 8:55 and that beautiful chord!!

Thanks for loading this up!

So awesome, thanks for sharing!

Few of my favorite things- as an opener is on point

@MrEvergreenLayne

3 жыл бұрын

That melody really cuts through don’t it

So beautiful.

Tony really held Josh in high regard. I can't blame him Mr. Williams is unbelievable...and whomever the camera man was needs to find another job, they don't seem where stage left is. Wyatt's solos weren't even seen hardly at all.

No human could play guitar like that, w/o God guiding his fingers.Praise HIM , Mr Rice is gifted by God ; id kill to be able to play like that...Thanks for sharing it🛐🎸🎵🔥📀 wow!!!!!!

@lukedaymusic4585

3 жыл бұрын

ok... I guess Clarence White and Jimmy Martin are gods then.

@handsomedevil4928

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukedaymusic4585 I wouldn’t call them any better than Rice

@lukedaymusic4585

3 жыл бұрын

@@handsomedevil4928 I agree, only that I was answering the above. These are the guys that guided his hand. I don't believe in the traditional God figure so I was just trying to be clever.

Thanks for share😊

josh williams is killin it just not the sound crew. tony's break on nine pound hammer is still in the 160 hz fog

one of the best ever

Gone but never leaving, just try to do any as seriously as he played music

@johnholland723

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Very observant of you my friend

@Quamela

3 жыл бұрын

We send you love and appreciation for your comments. Tony Rice family.

RIP Tony.

yes Nancy ! great loss....:((((

If you put the word "unit" in your band name in the 70s and 80s, it meant you could play real good.

Treasure.... 🙏

This reminds me of Impressions.

RIP Tony

Brazilian music is great, but I must admit that none comes close to Tony Rice...Descanse em Paz

Bluegrass? No banjo? Coltrane? You better believe it. RIP Tony

The first tune reminds me of Whipping Post by the ABB.

@bobbo1946

3 жыл бұрын

classic 60's tune ..coltrane did a great version..'my favorite things'..from the film 'a taste of honey'...kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4t7lMasiLmbeKw.html

Tony inspired many

sounds like SE systems to me. they always feed back at this show with Tony it seems

Its ashame had everything the greatest flat top picker every and threw it away for dope rip.

"9-Pound Hammer" belongs to Tony now.

:) and :( and :) and :( . :( because i want more.

I was at this show, Magical! One question though -> What 4 idiots gave this a thumbs down???

@JimboJazz

3 жыл бұрын

Sound quality is compressed.Music beyond reproach😎

@miketurnipseed7380

3 жыл бұрын

@@JimboJazz I get that but it is You Tube. That's why we still have vinyl!

@JimboJazz

3 жыл бұрын

@@miketurnipseed7380 Cool ...Where is the LP of this show?

@miketurnipseed7380

3 жыл бұрын

@@JimboJazz There isn't an LP of this as far as I know. My comment about vinyl was more in general and not specifically about this show. I wish there was!

@miketurnipseed7380

3 жыл бұрын

In fact finding any TR on vinyl right now with his passing is getting difficult...

I miss The Man,

I’m just wondering did tony ever sing or at least try to sing after 1994

涙が止まらない🥲💦💦💦

It's not the unit without Ricky and Jimmy.

at 49.40 its 160

economy of motion..

Music by any other name is still music, be it Bluegrass or Bach ~

146.! during shadows! come on...

@eddiefaris7639

2 жыл бұрын

might be monitors just sayin

The sad part is that he could sing too. Cigarettes took that away as well. There is a lesson here somewhere.

Maybe the most accomplished flat picker ever. Clarence White may have been better because his smooth technique.Tony was beyond amazing.Tomy knew what the guitar had to say and he knew how to let it speak.

@SmiTTyy-sh8nc

3 жыл бұрын

!n my humble opinion I think Tony surpassed Clarence. But I'm bias, I grew up with the New South album being played at every opportunity my dad was home !! Tony was the total package.He set a standard. A True professional musician who has influenced all bluegrass guitarist's. He changed bluegrass music !! I've stood in the pouring rain to hear him play at festivals and would again anytime... R.I.P. Mr. Tony Rice 🙏

@merlynschutterle7242

3 жыл бұрын

@@SmiTTyy-sh8nc They were different guitar players who played different styles. We can't really compare them. Tony had a lot of respect for Clarence. I have some Tony DVD lessons. He is amazing. No, I am not going to learn them, but I love to see how it's done.

IDK how someone from California can pretend to be from here. Somehow he made me trust it but i still don't trust others to be honest like he tried to be.

@lukedaymusic4585

3 жыл бұрын

wtf are you trying to say? He was a musician. Period.

This wasnt Tony's last public performance was it?

@petefeltman

3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Collins thanks for curing my curiosity

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