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 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 art ...

Bluegrass legend Tony Rice, a virtuoso guitarist whose fluent flatpicking landed him in the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, has died suddenly at age 69. Rice passed away Christmas Day at his home in ...

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

Tributes to the legendary bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice flooded social media after industry media reported his death at home in Reidsville, north of Greensboro, on Christmas Day. He was 69. Rice, who ...

The Associated Press - Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69. Rice died Friday at ...

Bluegrass legend Tony Rice died on Christmas Day at age 69. To properly memorialize his prowess and spirit, Variety turned to one of his truest acolytes and a recognized contemporary great — Chris ...