The music community is mourning the loss of bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 69. Rice was renowned for his impeccable flatpicking guitar style and melodic ...

When guitarist Tony Rice died on Christmas Day in his North Carolina home, bluegrass music bade farewell to a second-generation star who expressed his music in modern terms and embraced bluegrass’s ...

Jerry Jeff Walker - "Mr. Bojangles" / "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother" Tony Rice - "Nine Pound Hammer" / "Summer Wages" Billy Joe Shaver - "Live Forever" / "Love is So Sweet" John Prine - "Fish ...

Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist... Tony Rice was my first guitar hero. He inspired me ...

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 ...

Growing up, 14-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer Dan Tyminski wasn't really a six-string picker, favoring mandolin or banjo when he joined the jam-until he heard Tony Rice, that is.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It doesn’t take much to get Vince Gill to play with folks. The singer and guitarist has logged time in bands -- Pure Prairie League, the Notorious Cherry Bombs, the Time Jumpers and ...