Tony Rice, master bluegrass guitarist, passes away at 69
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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2020, 08:46 AM IST
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Ricky Skaggs called Rice ``the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years.
Born David Anthony Rice in Danville, Virginia, Rice grew up in Los Angeles and soon, along with siblings Larry, Wyatt and Ronnie, absorbed his musician-father s love for bluegrass.
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 his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, according to International Bluegrass Music Association spokesperson Casey Campbell, who did not immediately provide additional details. Rice lived in Reidsville with his wife, Pamela Hodges Rice.
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