The Tony Rice Unit - Blue Railroad Train

[@justifiedFaith209]

Who else is binging on Tony Rice after his passing yesterday? What a legend. Fantastic picker and always dressed and presented him self with class.

[@bethleesongwriter7228]

Billy Strings might have the chance to make a similar significant contribution over time (not the way he dresses lol!), but nobody will replace Tony Rice. He was the first of lead guitar and vocal in a major bluegrass band. Hero to many, me included.

[@justifiedFaith209]

@@bethleesongwriter7228 Yes, I've been enjoying the heck out of Billy!

[@cliffmathias7050]

yes... binging.... I have an affinity for bluegrass guitar music and that puts Tony at the top of the list.

[@dalevenable264]

Tony was pure class, he will be missed. I got to see him back in 1977, I don't think i knew then how great he was.

[@jayjuliecooper8882]

Yes sir.

[@SvenTheTerrible]

When people tell me they like country I just laugh at them. If only they knew.

[@MomalaWalz]

Yes we're so superior

[@bluegrallis]

Probably the most talent I have ever seen on one stage all at the same time.

[@emiller9426]

Tony played with many great musicians, but I think this bunch here (plus Ricky, Bela, and Vassar) were my favorites.

[@taylorpelletier89]

@@emiller9426 as all greats should do. Play with anyone and everyone. Even the unknown busker who has the feelin’ That’s why I love Old Crow. Ketch always carries a harmonica on him - I do the same - because you never know when a jam could break out. Speaking through music is so much better than conversation. It crosses and breaks all barriers. Hits you at the roots of human existence.

[@69Curtdog]

Marc O`Connor is the best.

[@jimfarrar4925]

Check out Billy Strings

[@drharmonica]

KZbin is like a time machine. Watching performers do their thing 20 years ago. How young, slim and handsome they look. You never die on KZbin but live forever in the videos of past performances.

[@stephengregory8152]

I had the great pleasure of meeting tony and playing on the same stage with him at a festival in memphis back in 1990 . . . God Bless . . .

[@nancychace8619]

Remembering Tony Rice. One of the best. A musician of unique style and consequence. You are missed. RIP - 🙂🎼🎄✨️

[@JimDavidson-FingerpickinGood]

The best version of this tune I've ever heard, but what a joy to see the likes of Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, et al, continue the traditions of what are -- without question -- some of the best bluegrass musicians to ever play the music.

[@artwilmeth6944]

RIP Tony Rice. I'm glad I had the pleasure to see and hear you at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA.

[@robertdenney7613]

RIP Tony Rice the finest guitarists in bluegrass as a boy I grew up listening to your music what a unique style you had wonderful memories of my childhood when I hear this man play!!! you will be missed

[@StormyDay]

The finest guitarist PERIOD!

[@rickbarker4121]

RIP...You were the best, and you played with the best.

[@virtuosooo]

I love how Sam Bush always looks like he's having the greatest time of his life playing with the best of the best. And I don't blame him. Who wouldn't be ecstatic to share the same stage with these legends. And to be one at that!

[@Kevindad123]

Good thing we still have video's like this, so we can hear Tony's voice, and awsome guitar playing any time we want to

[@jojogun1957]

Ah,man so sad to hear of his passing. I wish I would have thanked him for all the joy his playing brought me. RIP.Mr. Rice.

[@marthaneufeld2920]

RIP Tony. 1951 - 2020. Such a cool guy....

[@guitarreilly]

Best of the best was Tony. Just an unbelievable sad loss

[@adamhill3107]

Well the best guitarist. The best fiddle player. The best dobro player. Top three Mando player. One of the top three bassist. And Tony singing. Yes, the very best!

[@tippimail1]

I just happened onto this video,and while scrolling thru the comments,found out he died Christmas Day,2020.IMHO,the greatest flatpicker that ever lived[apologies to Doc Watson].Introduced by the late John Hartford[he wrote Gentle on My Mind,and many other songs].R.I.P. to both of them-and thanks for the music,guys!If i could only have 1 bluegrass album,i'd have Tony Rice Sings and Plays Bluegrass.

[@Footygodsarewatching]

I find it very hard to believe there will ever be a guitar gentleman as Tony Rice. God bless

[@lionelhunt3610]

and that ladies and gentlemen is how it's done. RIP Tony Rice.

[@bodinejohnsonmusic]

opinions differ but i see 85 folks that dont know greatness when heard

[@KenLongTortoise]

Sam's rhythm IS the train chugging along....love this song so much

[@jaysoneubanks579]

We lost a bluegrass legend. Hopefully the last kick in the nuts for me in 2020. We love you Tony RIP

[@dennisrountree5376]

RIP Brother Tony.. There will never be another! My Hero

[@sharone3039]

I still am I. I tried to explain to my daughter how much bluegrass means to me. Rest in Peace brother I know you are in a better place and will be missed.

[@jazzbofandango]

You don't find better music than this.

[@rbrock2928]

Just can’t stop watching this over and over. Such an awesome groove, and all those solos playing with so much restraint. So much discipline to make it look so easy.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Tony Rice....the Whole Package.... sing, and play that Guitar!!! He was unsurpassed!!! See you on the other side of the Cross. 🎶🎵🎶

[@Martyballin]

This is the pinnacle of bluegrass. I click on this tune every few weeks and each time I'm amazed by how good it sounds.

[@plunka5]

@oldcremona Hartford had cancer for the longest time, many fans did not know this, he carried on as if nothing was wrong. He had his glitches, as we all do, but was one of the finest humans I've ever met on this planet. His achievements and contributions are countless. Great video with some very talented people on that stage. Wish John Hartford was still here on earth spreading his works.

[@tylerpoole9957]

Tony rice is my all time favorite bluegrass picker he is amazing and I’m glad I found his music all those years ago

[@PaulSmith-zi3sn]

Took my father to see Tony in Lexington KY One of my best memories !!!

[@JohnnyO100]

The man at his zenith..outstanding...just tight, wonderful grass....all the way. Tony is an icon..always will be.

[@ernestlafontaine4000]

Thank God for KZbin it will keep Tony’s remarkable talent and music in our hearts forever…

[@diggerodell6468]

Billy Strings is amazing, but there will never be another TR.

[@BobbyDPresents]

The very best for sure.....................If I go to heaven when I die, I would like to "sit in" and play with this bunch.

[@nandi33034]

Rest in peace Tony Rice...

[@davidbergin6184]

That's about as good as it gets.

[@nicholasmoore962gmail5]

Hello David

[@joeysmith3912]

The bluegrass lead voice of all time. Nobody near him

[@njgl2010]

I’m learning this song and it will always amaze me how Tony could get the tone and sound out of a box of wood like none other! Some ppl are just born to do it. I’m sure glad I lived at the same time as Tony so I could constantly be amazed at how simple, yet extraordinary, his playing was, and will always be!

[@johnnyvannoy8931]

Every time I see this video I have to watch it and I can’t help but listen and smile from ear to ear 😁

[@brodank]

Tony Rice rocks the GUITAR & the MOUSTACHE LIKE A BOSS!!

[@howdyjed]

perhaps the best bluegrass band of all time right there

[@blueseruser]

I agree..........

[@michaelkassem8633]

Definitely arguable. New Grass has my vote

[@rc-my9tc]

not sure about best, but stands right there with Del McCoury and of course some good Dawg music

[@lindseywalker6925]

Highlite "perhaps"..

[@BamaMTA04]

The BGAB says "Do what?"

[@AlanAlan2001]

I used to listen to Bluegrass music and songs over short-wave radio from Kurdistan when I was a kid. I never thought one day I'll be visiting the country of origin of this great music genre. It's so native and genuine, reminds me of old classic Kurdish songs. They are so free spirited!

[@SuperMaskedcucumber]

A great gentleman of (bluegrass) guitar has passed. So much good music to listen to... Fare thee well!

[@drugrep123]

What a line-up. A couple of the best of the best!

[@doc8812]

The more I watch & Listen to "THE" Tony Rice , "The" Mark O'Connor, and the one and only "THE" Jerry Douglas, the more I understand why so many people held and hold them in High Esteem. It is very special to me because it was way back when I learned the Banjo from Bobby Horton and flat-pickin' from Glenn Tolbert. I kept hearing about a teenager winning all these fiddle contests...her name was Allison Krauss. Thanks to KZbin I can enjoy hearing the very best. I bet Chet Atkins would be scratching his head, as he watched and heard Tony Rice playing and thinking, " How do you do all that and with just one pick...show me again...very slowly please". :-)

[@rockinredneck57]

"DOC" Chet only used a thumb pick. He knew plenty of great guitar players. He played with most of them too. He never claimed to be the best but he was one of the greats.

[@henrygarciga]

I always catch people by surprise when I point out there are no drummers or percussionists in the core of this music genre. It's a testament to implied rhythm.

[@strawman8]

Awesome musicians all.Tony Rice is a great guitar picker as well as other strings and has a wonderful soundin guitar and great vocals in this tune. Thanks for the post.

[@ruthmusic8122]

The Gordon Lightfoot of bluegrass!Awesome talent.RIP.....

[@emiller9426]

Tony made an amazing contribution to bluegrass music and to us fans!

[@jamesbattiest3885]

Tony was the best I loved his music he was a great musician

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Playing with the Angels. You will be greatly missed. See ya on the other side Tony.

[@Charlie200Hughes]

Thank you Tony, continue down that line

[@IllWillTheThrill]

Sam Bush has become one of my favorite musicians just within the past few days. The video of them playing nine pound hammer live is awesome.

[@johnshortall802]

What a man!!!! Just class!!.

[@kmcfar]

Now that was a Bluegrass band to aspire to!!!

[@straightahead7584]

Im guilty as Tim Knapp! pure class doesnt even begin to describe Tony Rice, as a Mandolin player my first listen to him was on the first David Grisman Quintet album all those years ago, string band music took a big leap forward when he launched into the scene

[@barbarasparks6998]

What a wonderful talent. I'm sorry for his passing. One of the greatest guitarists of bluegrass.

[@GretschProf]

That's some darn good stuff!

[@kjcon54]

It sure is nice to hear Tony singing again. He had one of the all time finest bluegrass voices until he lost his voice about twenty years ago. Damn but I miss the American Music Shop.

[@sharone3039]

I thought the same . How hard must the last few decades been for him . Such an amazing musician, singer and tough as nails man.

[@emiller9426]

Yes, often forgotten, great vocalist as well as singular guitarist

[@jamescastle1287]

You idiot this was before he lost his voice.

[@WhiskeyMickMusic]

Bluegrass is Bluegrass - well played it's always awesome. Country has a thousand faces, one of them being Bluegrass!

[@roselovr2004]

Sooo beautiful, thank you for this! So good to hear his sweet voice on this song!

[@GretschProf]

Great musicians all, and kick some serious musical butt together.

[@tb40ford]

The only one missing is MR JD crowe. Nothing but perfection here guys and gals. Thanks for posting.

[@kent9311]

great! tony sure played with many of the very best. you have to love these ole boys.

[@bluegrassjeff]

This is my favorite version of this song!

[@davidkopec9442]

The bonus of live Tony Rice footage is that he usually has a Hall of Famer at every position on his team.

[@randalbladel2817]

Wow. Mr. Rice is the only one on that stage I haven’t seen before he had to quit playing. I hope the best for him.

[@ettajames2luv]

What a great line up! Don't see how it could get any better than this!

[@opronnie]

So glad to have found this gem tony rice and John Hartford... Forerunner to the great Dan tyminski and union station 10 years before man of constant sorrow... Beautifull

[@1985jsn]

Tony Rice is the Chet Atkins of the bluegrass guitar. He picked up the guitar and truly mastered the instrument. He's an amazingly talented person.

[@Gearbox10]

Ol country boy...just love bluegrass

[@poeta067]

yeahhhh tony....Always perfect and magic your martin guitar in your hands....so great human being you are!! Respect and appreciation.

[@MrTalentwasted]

Break at 3:01 is a "how-to" clinic. Good luck playing it that clean and with that tone. Masterpiece.

[@ICU2HI]

Love this song Thank you Tony we will always be in our Hearts.

[@barrydoss9451]

No one can play or sing like him

[@69Curtdog]

Sooo good I cant even describe it.

[@adamschmalenberger]

killer line up. what a treat

[@thomashutto9585]

The Best! Flat pickers, and there are a lot of good ones. Tony Rice was and is the best.

[@Sluggo01]

Nothing can compare to that music nothing today for sure those guys were the best absolute best

[@CreamyBone]

Damn! What a groovy mandolin solo! ...and Rice plays some cool backup during it too.

[@Yanagi88]

Give me back them good ol days and let me ramble down the line!

[@stevepennington7879]

Quite possibly the most “talent” ever assembled on stage at one time! RIP Tony.

[@poeta067]

Tony Rice, no doubt about it, the best acoustic guitarist in the world!!

[@johnathonkelp3587]

love John Hartford introducing them

[@leehafner5622]

Each note distinct...wonderful

[@the12thwoman]

WOW all the great's here! Thanks for sharing this rare and great video!!!!

[@nicholasmoore962gmail5]

Hello Sherry

[@strawman8]

Filled with talent all these bluegrass musicians but I especially love the sound comin from Tony's ole Martin guitar once the tool of Clarence White's fantastic pickin and he a descendent of the LeBlanc's in New Brunswick, Canada where bluegrass still thrives today !

[@taylorrosado9151]

I met Tony and Watt way back in 80 I saw that Martin sitting there all that pearl inlay and all asked him to play it It was tonys birthday He said damn son your good I was living in Boone NC Now I'm in Nothern Cal farming waiting for the manifest GOD BLESS TONY Don't let your deal go down

[@lovinlifejoe]

wait until that deal comes around.....

[@strawman8]

Heck this is great bluegrass.......I couldn't care whether you like Gibsons, Martins,Santa Cruzs, Bouchers, Bourgeoius guitars,the musician can make em all sound awesome.Its a matter of taste ain't it. I played a Martin D28 years ago and it was great,I simply like the Santa Cruz I have now but that's not to say its better.it has a sound I like.I find many instruments are like people.......individuals. Thanks.

[@Gtegu007]

What an All-Star band!

[@bgrjabrindo]

Toni Rice blue grass is way up there with Ricky Skaggs's kentucky thunder and Del Mc coury band,they are the best in the business.

[@Douglasfaparanhos]

anyone else in 2024?

[@austenrobinson2747]

Best flat picker ever. RIP Tony

[@nicholasbrunetto966]

so glad to have seen tony twice

[@garykaufman8128]

These guys are the best of bluegrass!

[@FRANCEBERNARDI]

absolutely,positively the best bluegrass band ever !

[@lemmykilmister9979]

I beg to differ my friend

[@johhnyreb7619]

Every one of those guys playing would say Flatt/Scruggs Monore Stanley were the best ever....believe me.

[@ronnieroberts6830]

Francesco Bernardi foggy mountlan brake down lessen

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

It is. Most talented grass pickers of all t right here.

[@jazzbofandango]

Marvelous musician, is Tony. All the others too. .

[@georgemercer3013]

GOOD AS YOU CAN GET....GREAT

[@guibox3]

All they needed there was Bela Fleck on banjo and you would have one of the sickest bluegrass lineups in history.

[@andrewshomette8041]

Amen

[@wesleydavis5277]

EXACTLY MY FIRST THOUGHT TOO! FOR THOSE OF US WHO KNOW :)

[@StormyDay]

Oh that would’ve been awesome

[@ssprofession]

Long live the king of blues grass