Tony Rice Death – Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On December 28th, 2020, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Tony Rice through social media publications made on Twitter.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Tony Rice’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Rice so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Tony Rice
Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Rice as people mourn the passing.
Tony Rice was one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in American history. When I was a kid, every aspiring Bluegrass guitarist wanted to emulate him, which wasn’t an easy task. Rice transformed the music w/an infusion of jazz & blues—eventually called “progressive bluegrass.” https://t.co/tbc4SMNVpr
— TBH—Travis B. Hilton (@travis_hilton) December 28, 2020
The great acoustic guitarist Tony Rice died last Friday at age 69. Watch him shred Bela Fleck’s “Whitewater” with an all-star New Grass ensemble consisting of l-r Mark O’Connor, Sam Bush, Tony, Jerry Douglas, and Bela, with Barry Schatz chugging in back https://t.co/zHvOrIJttM
— Paul Frandano (@paolodajersey) December 28, 2020
I was fortunate to see Tony Rice play live after many years of listening to his albums. Watching his finger-work live was a sight to behold. Skaggs’ personal eulogy is moving considering the years they played together, perfecting their music. 
— TBH—Travis B. Hilton (@travis_hilton) December 28, 2020
Tony Rice, A Giant Of The Acoustic Guitar, Dead At 69 Tony Rice first gained attention as a member of J.D. Crowe’s boundary-pushing New South. Rice took it even further in the David Grisman Quintet. But the road took a toll on Rice. https://t.co/rKwdMJHjbL
— Shivam Ratnani (@shivam_ratnani) December 28, 2020
Shit. A fabulous left hand, possibly the best right hand ever to hold a pick, a great singer, and a very special musician linking all of those. RIP Tony Rice. 2020 fucking sucks. https://t.co/fomxjEAaaY
— John Galloway (@VelocastJohn) December 28, 2020
Such a loss. Tom Cole of #gstrings on @WPFWDC played a wonderful tribute to Tony Rice on his show yesterday. What a talent! @nprmusic https://t.co/h4Bpn6oTSZ
— Kevin Mulshine (@surfpizza) December 28, 2020
Legendary bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice dies at 69
Rice, who is recognized as one of the all-time great bluegrass musicians, passed away on December 25, his former label Rounder Records announced on Saturday. Musicians and bluegrass music fans are sharing their tributes pic.twitter.com/ma4VQB7KGA— privateofficer (@privateofficer) December 27, 2020
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RIP Tony Rice.Saw him live at least 1/2 dozen times in the Bay Area back in the 70’s/early 80’s, then again in the aughts at the Richmond Folk Festival.
One of the greatest flatpickers ever. #RIPTonyRice pic.twitter.com/GW2voratcA
— Mostly Peaceful™ pro… nouns (@Patholitical) December 28, 2020
RIP Tony Rice. This is him playing his classic Nine Pound Hammer, with a 17-year-old Alison Krauss on the fiddle and backup vocals, October 7, 1988:https://t.co/dvPEaJx4OC
— Jamie Cogan (@JamieCogan2) December 28, 2020
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