Great to see Tony being so gracious with his time and answering as many questions as they could throw his way. He was a treasure as a musician and a man ,with an incredible body of work for the ages.

No words can express the genius in Tony Rice

What a legend. The world is a lesser place without Tony Rice. He will be missed.

"I play anything from public hangings to car wash openings...and all the way up to the Kennedy Center" LMAO. Brilliant.

We greatly appreciate you posting this video. With Gratitude and Blessings, Rice.

@sonoradale1491

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so blessed that I was able to record Tony's early history. I had know idea what historic videos I made.

@Quamela

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and bless you.

@sargewhitson4264

6 жыл бұрын

I meant this human being back in the late 80s and he is one of the coolest dudes on the planet and the best musician that I have ever known God bless you

@alabastardmasterson

4 жыл бұрын

@For The Love Of The Truthmmmmmm. He's a badass, innovative and absolutely top shelf, but didn't change flat picking unless you were out of the loop

Thank you for posting this video. I was at this workshop and I'm even recorded on the video asking a question at 2:55 about Tony's album, "Acoustics", which is my first experience with his music. What a thrill. I always have remembered this brief conversation I had with Tony Rice, 34 years ago. It's so cool to see that someone had it on tape.

Watching this on the day I learned Tony Rice passed on. A brilliant musician and a remarkable man. RIP Tony and thank you for all the great music over the years. Your music will live on forever.

@Blairw25

3 жыл бұрын

Well put CA.

“Will I get any faster.. Well I’m trying to slow down to tell you the truth” ah yes aren’t we all tony.

This is amazing. He answered questions for nearly a hour, and probably had just played or had several stages to play on that day. Standing that long is hard on the body. I play in hour long sets. 3 or 4 in a day stress the legs and back. Not thinking of how hard it is to get food at venues sometimes. Kudos to Tony for taking this much time for questions.

It seemed strange when he said " I'm 36 years old." It feels like I'm listening to a wise old master.

@tmkreh8635

2 жыл бұрын

Right? I'm sitting here at 50 thinking how am I 14 years older than he was at the time?

@dorothyhatley8642

2 жыл бұрын

Oooikk

One of the most talented, and nicest guys, that I ever met. I'm a huge Tony Rice fan, for both those reasons.

how cool to find this video! thank you so much for sharing such a rare 52 minutes! greatly appreciated! RIP Tony!

Right at the end he says "well somebody just told me I gotta go somewhere else, and it's been a pleasure talkin to ya" ... kinda gave me a chill. And just before that he said not a show goes by when his hands don't cramp and I was thinking recently how I probably couldn't perform because of that, but I guess you do what you do and darnitall. Inspiration. What a great guy.

This is the Tony I remember, and, I did know him. And that laugh. He knew he was good, but he was humble enough to give me inspiration to learn to play.

This is a great post! Historically important. Thank you so much.

Charismatic, intelligent, and infinitely talented. Thanks for sharing.

THANKS! I was at this workshop. Thanks for showing it. It was quite the festival. Tony gave a "workshop" around this time at a bluegrass festival in Grass Valley with 15 of us sitting next to him. Someone asked about his guitar...and Tony said "Here" as he gave his guitar to the awestruck fan. Tony was very cool. He told me he admired Wes Montgomery a lot. Very nice guy.

@superblindeye1

3 ай бұрын

Do you know where this workshop took place?

This is a real find for Tony Rice fans. Thank you so much for posting this !!

@als1023

3 жыл бұрын

Back Dec 2020 with the sad news we've been hoping would not arrive. Feel even more blessed and grateful for all the video and audio, and my very extensive collection LP's, CD's and DVD's. Thinking of TR's family and close friends these days.

I had the Grisman records and Tony's first record, I never heard him talk- he was a sharp, articulate and nice guy, pleasure to watch this. Thanks for posting...

Fascinating Musical History. RIP Tony Rice.

Tony Rice was a wizard....rest well Tony 🌹

Man, if this isn't the coolest thing ever!

Oh my god if that tony, crary, doc and Blake recording could surface I’d be in heaven.

I used to follow Tony around bluegrass festivals in the south like a hungry puppy and he was throwin me scraps!

Thank you Tony!! You touched and inspired a lot of hearts 💕 RIP

my favorite part is when he says i don't suggest anyone else play these songs exactly like i do....i wish more pickers would listen to that sentiment.

RIP Tony. Thanks for this. Listened today after I heard the sad news.

Thank you so much for finding these and thingking to upload them. A treasure.

his speaking voice is legendary

The God of bluegrass flatpicking , thanks for posting this.

This is a great look into the period of what was then, although unknown at the time, the Zenith of Tony’s career. Not long after this, he had the ill-fated surgery to correct his deviated septum (and his trademark slightly crooked nose). Many who knew him believed the affects of the surgery’s aftermath began the downfall of his singing ability. That Columbia signing and the resulting record “Native American” was meant to be the start of several that would catapult Rice into the spotlight a bit more than he had ever been in his career, outside of Bluegrass and Dawg music that is. Such a shame, and a great chest of memories this video unlocks from the minds and hearts of his fans viewing it. Great vid!!

@ld0yle

3 жыл бұрын

I read his words about the aphasia, the loss of speech or quality thereof. He delineated between "stress" aphasia and another term I can't remember or find, stress being the one that had no fix. I guess that's what he had. I've known people who have had a surgery and whose cords were traumatized either by the intubation or extubation; they sound the same as he did during that period. Such a loss when he lost the ability to sing and such a loss on Christmas Day, 2020. Rest in Peace, Tony Rice. You impacted tens of thousands of lives.

Grew up listening to Tony, j.d. crowe, seldom scene, Osborne brothers. This is fantastic!

Tony is showing a huge professional side by being so generous with his time. Answering all these questions to the public is a characteristic of a professional that appreciates his fans. Too bad nobody would do this nowadays.

The only thing that would make this better would be subtitles for the questions. Tony's voice is exceptionally recorded here, the volume and quality differential between him and the audience members is significant.

I am so happy I found this, but bummed that I didn't find it earlier! I have such wide ranging musical tastes, but Tony Rice is one of my all time favorite musicians, and such a gentleman.

What a GIFTED individual. Tony Rice is the MOST skilled songwriting bluegrass flat picking guitarist the world has seen. He has PERFECTED his craft. Thanks Tony, you're actually a GREAT teacher, maybe without knowing. You're music has changed a WHOLE LOT of lives, including mine. Your life's work has been INCREDIBLY inspiring for so many. Good bless...

Wow.. thanks for posting this... what a gentleman Mr. Rice is... i will forever be a fan.

What a legend.

Thanks for this I just found it. I'm an old friend. I haven't been able to keep with Toney s progress over the years. He and I lived together for a short time. He was 18 or 19 at the time. In Louisville KY. If you know how get in touch tell him I said hi and I still have my Martin and it sounds great and I really enjoyed picking in my living room.together. I still love the music. I just went a different direction.

Ah man, this is Golden !!!! Thank you so much for posting this... 👍

Thank you so much for sharing this video, this is gold for many of us , lv Tony Rice ❤️🎸🙏⚡️

Oh my god, thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I’ve been wanting to hear/see something like this for years!!!

I went to a show called Back Stage Bluegrass in Greensboro, NC back in 1996 where you got to hang around the artists backstage. I asked Tony if I could look at his guitar. He handed it to me and went to the restroom. I never saw him turn down anyone that wanted to play it.

@jscordoba3

Жыл бұрын

I never met Tony but know a few people that did. They all said the same thing in regards to THE guitar

Questions with timestamps(I'll be editing this as I go): 0:13 "Would you compare you style to Dan Crary?" 1:08 "Who were some of your early influences as far as guitar?" 1:45 "Improvising" 2:55 "Do you play (songs) off your acoustics album?" 4:00 Speaking on Gordon Lightfoot 4:40 Jazz Chords/Chordal Melody in middle of improvisation 5:35 Does the notes/melody or chords come first in songs such as Develin' 6:22 "Did you study music theory/read music" 7:10 Making unique arrangements of James Taylor/Gordon Lightfoot songs 8:58 upcoming projects/albums 9:40 "Are you playing the Martin or the Santa Cruz?" 10:09 "Are you and Norman Blake working on the album?" 10:29 "When are they going to give you top billing on the album? 😂" 11:00 "You ever toy around with electrics?" 11:40 "what kind of strings do you use?" 11:48 Brass or (Phosphor) Bronze 12:08 "Cutaways effecting sound" 12:49 "Do you play Clarence White's guitar much?" 13:50 Tony Rice on the Basic Essentials of Music 15:09 "I read somewhere you don't really like to use a pickup" 15:47 (Just a personal favorite quote of mine from TR)

@marivis70

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gagepalmer6234

Жыл бұрын

you’re the best

@theAxehound

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I had trouble hearing the questions.

Thank you for posting this video. What an amazing talent! RIP Tony.

This is GOLD! Thank you for posting!

This is wonderful. Thanks for posting it up.

Thanks so much for posting this up!!

Tony,you are my all time hero

Thank you for uploading this!

This is a treasure.

Really intelligent guy

Hard to believe I am 39 and older than Tony is here. I am a big Deadhead and first heard Tony Rice on his only session with Jerry Garcia. It was great to hear him lay back a bit and play with another lead. Since that day obviously explored all his stuff.

Thank you so much for this!!

Really appreciate the upload and sharing this. Thank you.

@garykaufman8128

4 жыл бұрын

This interview seems to have taken place in 1987.

What a treat...! Always in awe of his skills!

Lol, who voted down Tony rice talking about guitar? This is a great and thoughtful q and a

@kosemkamtsan

5 жыл бұрын

Amen, brother.

@bryanjackson8604

4 жыл бұрын

But it’s supposed to be a workshop and he doesn’t touch a guitar. 😂. Anyways I didn’t thumbs down it and I’m still a huge fan.

Wow!!! Thx so much for this!! I’m sure more stuff like this is out there. Wish it was all on KZread ! Lol

He really sang higher than you’d think with his speaking voice. Kind of amazing.

@toddnanney9473

Жыл бұрын

The strain of singing in a higher register for years is what ruined his voice

Wow! This is great stuff.

Thank you for this! Great Post.

Legend!

Tony was a legit American treasure alongside Doc as far as flatpicking goes and it's about as simple as that. A shame nobody in crowd requested he dance. He would have lept (from a feathered stance) at the chance to display what a world class tap dancer he was zzzzzZING

What a loss. R.I.P.

That was great!

The most interesting man in the world.

@josephovermyer9276

3 жыл бұрын

you must be joking

Hey my Home-town up here in GV! if only i was born 10 years earlier.

Thanks for posting all of these Strawberry Videos! You have made my year and beyond. Are you planning to post the New Grass Revival show? You have shown with this recording a side of Tony Rice that many under my 50 yr. age group have never seen as he would rarely talk beyond announcing songs in his shows up until he quit singing.

@sargewhitson4264

6 жыл бұрын

Sarge whitson dam right

If it was me? I would've asked.. "Could you please play your favorite song?"

Wow!

Wondeful.

Amen

love how close his mouth is to the mic and you can hear his breathing... its really weird kind of.

is that Bela on the front row?

It’s nice to see James hetfield in some nice duds for once.

This is kool

@jehammo2

4 жыл бұрын

This is beyond kool!!!

Too bad the person using the camera could not prevent themself from playing around with the zoom and tripod until after he finished Tony's presentation.

Scribble, scribble, scribble ~~~ now back to the shed!!

Where is the Venue? Don't think Strawberry Park in Ct. was having festivals back then

@Firstinversion899

3 жыл бұрын

Strawberry music festival. Multiple venues in the foothills of the sierras in CA

@markwandrey2937

3 жыл бұрын

CA

@mandoist

3 жыл бұрын

The trees are a hint it's northern California. Jamestown, CA area.

@gabrielbingham605

3 жыл бұрын

Grass Valley to be exact! i live here

@Firstinversion899

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielbingham605 they let you live at the fairgrounds? Cool 😉

So that Carlini book never was published?

@MikeMitchellBand

6 жыл бұрын

I have the book of tunes that John Carlini transcribed:)

@caseywebb7914

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMitchellBand is it published mike

@MikeMitchellBand

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseywebb7914 don't think so. The inside cover just has copyright 1984, Tony Rice. Email me, and we'll reach out to Wyatt to see if there's a way to buy. mikemitchellband@gmail.com

That’s a Q&A, not a workshop.

Joe Clark

Azealia Banks

I have an idea why Texas might be Tony's his least favorite place to perform -- little-to-no reaction and general non-acceptance. Tony is 'bigger' than Texas, and 'Texas' would never accept that!!

The outstanding fang generally correct because boot theoretically melt a a plucky crack. bent, temporary friday

@au7-721

3 жыл бұрын

Is that you Joe?

He da man

Vincy strings..wjow

Thank you so much for this!