Bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, widely regarded as one of the all-time greats of the genre and a 2013 inductee into the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame, has died aged 69. The musician passed suddenly on December 25, according to his former label, Rounder Records.
Tony Rice June 8, 1951 – December 25, 2020
We were all deeply saddened by the news of Tony Rice’s sudden passing on Christmas Day, and we offer our deepest condolences to his loved ones and his many fans. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/K24UOgFlPi Get the latest country news straight to your inbox!
“It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to one of the most iconic voices and musicians in bluegrass,” the International Bluegrass Association said in announcing the death. “David Anthony ‘Tony’ Rice passed away yesterday, Dec. 25, at his home in Reidsville, NC. Few will ever match his skill and influence.”
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Bluegrass Great Tony Rice Dies at 69
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