Tony Rice Strawberry '86

0:38 Little Sadie
3:25 Gold Rush
6:12 Carolina Star
9:25 More Pretty Girls Than One
12:32 Song for a Winter's Night
15:35 Nine Pound Hammer
19:20 Early Morning Rain
22:19 Likes of Me
25:16 John Hardy
30:32 Fare Thee Well
34:16 Wayfaring Stranger
39:43 Wyatt's Original
45:11 Cold on the Shoulder
48:01 Blue Railroad Train
51:39 Me and My Guitar
1:00:07 Old Train (encore)
Josh Johnson
Tony Rice is an American guitarist and bluegrass musician. He is perhaps the most influential living acoustic guitar player in bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass and flattop acoustic jazz. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of fame in 2013.
Todd Higgins:
I was 14 years old when this was recorded. I had yet to see Tony in person and would have crawled across a combination of broken glass and hot coals to have been able to.

[@RUNNOFT71]

Tony changed my whole musical life, taste, and what it means to play music. Totally and completely enlightened me, personally and musically. RIP to the GREATEST OF ALL TIME, Tony Rice.

[@fasteddie8782]

Yeah I just discovered him about a week ago. I watched Randy's channel called "the house that never sleeps "and he had play a playlist of songs and techniques and he always was talking about Tony Rice all the time Tony Rice and I never heard of him.. but man once I looked them up man that guy can really play and pick what a flat picker, and more importantly what a songwriter and just the whole thing man I mean he musta influenced more people than I could imagine.. I am hooked

[@fasteddie8782]

Me too.. changed my approach to singing and playin

[@4mblake]

I was honored to produce this show with Dale Batchelor at the Strawberry Bluegrass Festival in 1986 (Marty Blake)

[@ddrreeaamm_brother]

Very cool! Must have been a great feeling seeing it come together. Amazing that we're watching it on youtube all these years later!

[@chuckensor]

Awesome! Brings back my childhood memories, everybody is sitting on the porch in rural North Carolina picking and singing

[@RichardBlair484]

All I can say is ... thanks Martin for this.

[@williamc.hensel130]

Beautiful job, Marty. Thank you.

[@mikebastiat]

American hero

[@timshearer5092]

Watched this so many times over the years. Can't believe he's left us. Fly on, Tony.

[@michaelkenna2024]

❤️✌️🌹 R.I.P. Tony Rice. He brought jaw-dropping amazing playing to many, many people. Like so very many others, I’ll deeply miss Tony.

[@blue4948]

Only thing I can say is goodbye to the person who single handedly changed my life. 💔 Ill miss u R.I.P.

[@schoolsfan3719]

Picking Party going on upstairs.... RIP Tony Rice... I guess God needed a Guitar God upstairs. 😪😪😪

[@mtcharts]

Tony Doc and Merle are all jamming together again.

[@triciacanigliawinslow6329]

@@mtcharts Jerry Garcia, too

[@NathanCOOPER-yu2fj]

This is one of the best ways to end my long day. I sit on my porch and count my many blessings .God bless America!!!

[@Bluegrasshero]

Wyatt just being a beast on rhythm guitar. Insane!!!!!!

[@TheTinker6871]

What a class act. Dressed nice and sharp, allowed for requests, doesn't get any better than this.

[@Quamela]

We thank you ever so much. Mrs T. Rice.

[@TheMrCompletely]

Please send all the love in the world to your fella and the whole family, from bluegrass fans and fans of good music everywhere. His work has meant more to me than I can express

[@danielmiller372]

Please pass on my sincere gratitude to your husband, Mrs. Pam. His work has inspired more guitar players than can be numbered, even teenagers like myself.

[@andylineberger6795]

Tony Rice is the best guitarist and always will be....

[@federicobozzo2858]

Tony Rice changed my life. There isn´t any words to express what i feel when i hear his music. I hope he recovers soon. Please send him a big hug from Argentina.

[@LukeDayInTheUK]

Pamela Hodges-Rice, wow you are all so welcome. Thanks for the music, it's great, it's been lifechanging. X

[@normhoward1752]

Never will be a sound like that from a Martin Guitar again. He is quite simply the standard bearer for the instrument. RIP Tony

[@XJ1100J]

In 1975, a good friend Gary Mehalick convinced me to go to a BG festival in New Hampshire. We arrived in time to walk up to 10' from center stage and out comes JD Crowe & the New South, my first time seeing a live BG band. With Tony on Guitar, I was hooked on a lifetime journey of Bluegrass festivals and many thousands of hours playing music. Some years down the road we swapped our Herringbones with each other & played a few tunes together, a thrill of a lifetime. Truly one of my two favorite musical heroes of all time, with Doc being the other. Thank you Tony for the years of amazement at your creativity and joy in hearing your choice of notes. Rest in Peace, good man.

[@BrucePom54]

I was at this Festival that my dad put on.It was in Epsom N.H. It was also the last U.S. performance before Skaggs,Rice,and Douglas went their own ways.I had supper with all of them and had a verbal invite by Tony to go to Woodstock Vt. and play with him.I never followed up on the invite.Been kicking myself since.The whole festival was recorded on reel to reel.I ended up with a 30 min. segment of them playing.Best bluegrass ive ever heard.Will miss you Mr. Rice.You are the Supreme Bluegrass Guitar God.R.I.P.

[@XJ1100J]

@@BrucePom54 Bruce, that was indeed the festival, I have some photos of them on the stage. What a band. As a side note to the festival, if you remember Bobby Tidwell, he was looking for a guitar & he & Gary liked each other's sound & Still River was started. Rod Roach on Banjo, I can't recall the bass player's name. I think this was Bobby's last band before passing.

[@jean-yvesbonjour2954]

Thanks so much for such a delight,thanks to have offered this concert to everyone for the pleasure of our souls and ears.... A Frenchie Bluegrass lover

[@feniusQ]

RIP Tony. Such an inspiration to many guitarist all over the world. He truly revolutionized bluegrass music with his flat picking style.

[@hippiecolleen1352]

I was there! And backstage... the best strawberry ever!

[@davidhellens7127]

Does not get any better ....beyond words how good this is.

[@BluegrassPhil]

Tony Rice changed my life and many others bluegrass musicians here in France ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurencequilghini1709]

Thank yo so much Mr Tony.....keep on playing with the angels.....

[@peterlloyd5285]

Lucky angels.

[@kosemkamtsan]

Jesus. T in his prime is just better than anything I’ve ever heard in any genre. This is so damn classic.

[@Kaluzamusic2014]

R.I.P Tony Rice. What an amazing guitarist you've been and an inspiration to so many. :'(

[@feniusQ]

34:16 Wayfaring stranger; such an appropriate song for tonight. RIP Tony..

[@land7776]

He reminds me at times of Gordon Lightfoot.

[@land7776]

ha, I wrote this before I heard his Early Morning Rain rendition. He was influenced by Lightfoot , his guitar is of course way beyond GL, even GL 's best studio musicians like Red Shea.

[@generoberson9740]

This is Tony in his prime. I'm 75 and have spent a lifetime looking for the best musicians on each instrument I play, or in some cases, want to play. Tony is the best guitarist ever and my favorite musician, period. I had the good fortune to meet him at a show once and it remains one of the shining moments in a life filled with shining moments. Love you Tony. Gene

[@georgeschriever2506]

Unbelievable RIP Tony

[@blueseruser]

So did I, one of many who got the chance to meet this unbelievably talented man. It’s still so sad he isn’t still with us. But thankfully we have so many performances on film and on KZbin to remember and enjoy his efforts to please all of his fans.!

[@jimsatterfield8748]

This is Tony in his absolute prime, both in voice and playing. A gem of a recording, including some of his best songs. His singing is sometimes overlooked because of his enormous guitar playing. But he had a beautiful, understated sing style. Not note-bending flashy like his guitar work, but very effective, great tone, and interesting interpretations of Lightfoot and others. Thanks for posting. This is about as good a recording of Rice as I've seen on KZbin.

[@richardernsberger5692]

Great stuff--but no fiddle player in the Tony Rice Unit?

[@lindahornig8849]

Yeah, we gotta hava The Fiddle !🎻

[@markmelville6670]

Many years ago I strummed his guitar while it sat open in its case. Tony standing across the room with Wyatt sucking down a beer, stared at me like I just violated a religious shrine, LOL. I was a kid and didn't know any better. But now I'm glad I have that experience to remember.

[@tbrislane]

I was working for Guitar Player Magazine in the late 70s and one of the editors was always able to get us backstage at the Great American Music Hall in SF. Had to honor of meeting Stephane Grappelli when he played with David Grisman with Tony of course. I once asked about the chord changes to "Swing 51" and he actually sat down and wrote out the chart for me. I still have that somewhere,

[@sidetrips]

RIP Tony. Thanks for all the notes. I loved every one I ever heard you play.

[@americafuckyea2789]

Just found this guy. I'm 28 years old. All those wasted years. If i had listened to this when i was younger it mightve changed my life. When I have kids they're gonna get exposed to this stuff as soon as possible.

[@bruceguardado9543]

Patrick Gideonse , you still have your whole like to enjoy Tony and many great bluegrass artists.

[@andyshep2576]

now find billy strings. totally different but a hell of a picker

[@Jallatt]

Hey man. I'm 42 and a serious guitar player and I slept in this stuff. Glad to be getting into it now. It's not too late for me. Definitely not too late for you. Go get it.

[@robertbowden8314]

I had the honor of playing music for a short time with this iconic talent "way back" in the late 1970's. Mr. Rice is a remarkable musician and truly one of a kind. Like Earl Scruggs, the banjo player who many people try to copy, no one on this planet can play like Tony Rice although multitudes have tried. This video recording of their performance exhibits his talents at the pinnacle of his abilities and is a stunning example of flatpicking guitar taken to a level that was unheard of a few years earlier. I've listened to many recordings of Mr. Rice's and in this one he and his group are really on fire.

[@BarkingSpider464]

Robert Bowden please listen to billy strings, he’s not quite Tony..... yet!!

[@davidhellens7127]

@@BarkingSpider464 if i can't say anything nice i won't comment ....trying to refrain ...bryan sutton is a beast ...

[@davidhellens7127]

What an amazing thing you have done ....Unreal..

[@francoisvola3611]

@@BarkingSpider464 Billy is good but There's no equal to Tony Rice

[@user-zk2mv8tw9e]

@@BarkingSpider464 it's not only the technique. It's the charisma, the personality, the genius. TR is the one and only. A legend.

[@ioanniskostoulas3843]

One of the best live sets ever! Listen to this all day and getting drunk! RIP TONY...

[@codyporche98]

YeeeHoooo!

[@Deadtuna3]

I'm about to upload a 2002 vid of RRHP....including Early Times Bottle sideways.

[@aprilpisciotta9544]

I was at that festival , it was thee best! I was 22 years old. Man I miss those days ♥️

[@jamesdana1273]

As far as Bluegrass guitarists go, it seems like there was "before" Tony Rice and "after" Tony Rice. What a contribution he made to this genre!

[@rioblancoman]

DNA. Genius picker.all heart.

[@rioblancoman]

Glen Campbell and TRice recording anywhere on the www?

[@bobsmith6538]

Ladies and gents, this is the top of heap, the cream of the crop. It just dont get no better than this!! R.I.P. forever Tony. I hope i"ll see you someday!

[@OwntoneFilm]

Holy smokes man this is a rare find. Tony in his prime! A masterpiece.

[@brad9092]

I’ve seen a lot of Tony Rice videos, listened to a lot of Tony Rice music, and I don’t know if he was ever better at any point in his career then he was on this night. That is the most amazing guitar picking I believe I have ever heard. And from a class act.

[@rioblancoman]

He was on it. Badass picking. God bless TR.

[@MrTalentwasted]

This should be stored in the national archives. His jazz fusion into bluegrass is other worldly.

[@berachtdorian6191]

That was my reaction, too.

[@TXColleydawg]

It shouldn’t be overlooked that Tony was still in fine voice during this period of his career, with only a slight hint of the issues that plagued him a few years later. I may have loved his singing even more than his guitar picking.

[@jayrosenstein957]

@@TXColleydawg agree!!

[@fasteddie8782]

Yeah I just discovered Tony Rice via Randy shartiger' channel call" the house that never sleeps" and he was talking about Tony Rice for a bunch of times and so I looked him up what a legend he must have influenced more people and the cat could really flat pick and more importantly just sing and write songs and just the whole thing about it all unbelievable..

[@jlange6171]

I spent a good chunk of the day yesterday playing Tony tunes with my best bud. Just got the news. This man has brought so much joy to so many, and so many WTF moments for those of us that are lucky enough to steal a lick or two and feel the magic in our own hands. He lives on!

[@blue4948]

I feel the same way. He changed my life, and now im playing in a band and trying to learn as many of Tony’s licks. U explained it perfectly about being able to experience the magic in your own hands. 💔

[@haroldsteinblatt2567]

There can be no better tribute. Damned sick of 2020.

[@georgemercer3013]

Right on

[@elizabethpaton986]

This was my first Strawberry Festival, what a magical experience, Tony Rice!

[@2dogarageoxo]

Mine too! Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Strength in Numbers, EmmyLou Harris... epic!

[@edwardrichard2561]

Pretty epic if you ask me.

[@ioanniskostoulas3843]

This should be out as a Special Edition CD from Rounder to support the ARTIST who gave them many good sales for so many years!!! RIP TONY...YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!

[@michaelmccord4183]

I was there that night, and it was colder than hell. I couldn't feel my fingers, and couldn't figure out how he was doing it.

[@pamelablyth3410]

I remember waking up to a hard frost on my tent and car the first night. Someone camping nearby had brewed some coffee and shared it with me. Kindest thing ever. God, I miss those days!

[@2dogarageoxo]

I lived and worked in Yosemite for many years, 1986 was my first Strawberry Festival, not sure there's ever been a better line-up than that year, RIP Tony Rice, a true legend!

[@Mizmusic]

This is so good. I’m just crying my eyes out over here. Thank you so much to whoever uploaded this. Rest In Peace to the greatest there ever was 💔

[@johnholland723]

I always end back here.

[@garrisonskaggs5990]

♥️ 👑

[@AmbientBeat99]

RIP, Tony and thanks for all of your amazing performances over the years

[@tomskeele2542]

Just read about Tony's passing and went looking for a video to post with that news on my page... didn't know I'd come across a video of the first time I saw him. I have an audio of this set I recorded off Hog Ranch Radio. What a pleasure to be able to watch the show as well, especially given the circumstances. Thank you... and THANK YOU TONY FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC!!!

[@cathyebelke4884]

HEY HEY HEY THOMAS!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶That is so cool! And amazing to see you here!!! I just stumbled on this gem thanks to a comment by Adam (Yonder) - WOW!!!

[@cathyebelke4884]

TR has driven my love for this music all these years ....I still open every KGLT show with Port Tobacco for 22 years now. Echo your gratitude and appreciation to one of THE very best ever! So fortunate to have gotten to see so many of TR's shows from The Down Home in Johnson City to GuitartownCT to The Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs...always perfect, always stunning. RIP Tony - you will stay with us forever! And Tom - Sending you all our best from Bozeman!

[@tomskeele2542]

@@cathyebelke4884 See how that works out... great taste goes to great music. What fun. Say hi to Donja for me, enjoy a view of the Bridgers for me.

[@cathyebelke4884]

@@tomskeele2542 I will, Tom. Miss you and sending hugs!

[@tomskeele2542]

@@cathyebelke4884 Oh, and this... relix.com/news/detail/in-memoriam-acoustic-guitar-picker-and-garcia-grisman-collaborator-tony-rice/?fbclid=IwAR3M2IUfONUTWe45Qhell1Zpql9hEEI9kJdSdZ9sOnwf0zZI3Pecfz6lv1o

[@n7565j]

I grew up in Crystal River Fl back in the 70's with Tony's little brother Wyatt (on Tony's left). We had an awful lot of fun when Tony came home for a visit!!! That whole family was extremely talented and when they got together to play music it was like heaven on earth!!! Saw Wyatt and Larry in Hickory NC around 1991 what a great family... Sorry we've lost a great picker!!! Always knew when Tony was in town cause you'd see him with a cigarette in his mouth and a fishing pole in his hand... Enjoy heaven Mr Rice, catch a big one for me ;-)

[@peterlloyd5285]

Thanks for posting your memories of the brilliant Tony Rice. I'm trying to imagine what it's like being able to say you are from a place called Crystal River; that surely gives you ahead start right away.

[@adamkriesberg]

Rest easy Mr Rice thank you for leaving musical gifts like this behind for the rest of us

[@retiredammo4617]

Such wonderful music. Sends me back to simpler days. Reminds me of what good music was. Simple, nothing faked or auto tuned. Thank you so very much! God Bless you all.

[@chetdude9694]

I was there -- digging every single note of the Tony Rice Unit (and his band)

[@bstimy]

Pretty cool to know that as of the very recent interview Tony did with Jan Johansson, he has seen this and is super excited this is "out there" and very very proud of it and considers it among the very best of his work.

[@scarletbegonia5150]

The sound on this recording is jaw dropping for the time.

[@da324]

Tony's guitar mastery is a given, but he's a great Bluegrass singer too.

[@joshjohnson7939]

0:38 Little Sadie 3:25 Gold Rush 6:12 Carolina Star 9:25 More Pretty Girls Than One 12:32 Song for a Winter's Night 15:35 Nine Pound Hammer 19:20 Early Morning Rain 22:19 Likes of Me 25:16 John Hardy 30:32 Fare Thee Well 34:16 Wayfaring Stranger 39:43 Original Untitled 45:11 Cold on the Shoulder 48:01 Blue Railroad Train 51:39 Me and My Guitar 1:00:07 Old Train (encore)

[@sonoradale1491]

Thanks Josh.

[@joshjohnson7939]

Sonora Dale thank you so much for the upload! It is amazing!

[@commontater8630]

@@sonoradale1491 Good job, copying Josh's work to your Description, thanks. Uploaders, take note!!

[@jaretcarter5824]

Tone, Timing, Note Choice, Dynamics, That Voice, Rhythm 101, .... The Shit period

[@floyddarmody81]

Brings back very fond memories of me growing up in 80’s listening to The Unit with my Dad! Thanks for posting!..And they’ll never be another Tony Rice!

[@jeffshepard2497]

The greatest guitar player ever has just passed away. Tony Rice guitar playing was truly a one of kind that could not be replicated. He had a sound you could just hear a few notes and know it was him for how clean he sounded. I have seen him a few times and will always remember the State Bridge show with Peter Rowen. The train was going by and they broke into some kind of railroad blues where you could of sworn they had rehearsed it for even the low squeal of the train seem to be in key with the music. . If you have never heard the Pizza Tapes with Garcia, Grisman and Rice I would highly recommend it. Rest in Peace Tony

[@wichitarick]

Right on,good call on the PIZZA TAPES,thanks to my brother with a wide taste in REAL music I have owned them for many yrs. were a bday gift :) Magical musical memories. Peace. Rick

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Best I have ever seen him play ever

[@PaulCaruso53]

Entirely agree. Tony is always amazing even on a "bad day" but this is THE best I have ever seen...ever...he was on fire.

[@playandsinger]

He's ripping on this one

[@kellmerWF52]

@@PaulCaruso53 I agree he is flawless here

[@donellis7564]

A voice mixing the light lovely qualities of James Taylor and the Outlaw Country influence of Willie Nelson and the picking talent of.....Well Tony Rice. One a kind.

[@rbdavisphoto]

I wish Tony & Billy Strings could have spent time together. Tony broke ground and wrote a new chapter of Bluegrass that will be studied for a hundred years.

[@schoolsfan3719]

At least we have Billy Strings to carry on the torch....

[@mikebastiat]

I'm good

[@mynamismudd4883]

This time period.....that band was amazing. They could take you so far out you'd be so lost in it....you'd be like "What song were they playing??" and suddenly they'd snap back into it and it was like you had just re entered earths atmosphere after going to Saturn or something.

[@Quamela]

I will be sharing this vid on our Facebook sites this morning. Blessings, Pamela

[@pix3279]

my deepest condolences

[@schoolsfan3719]

Sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My condolences to the Rice Family.

[@glovester]

26:05 This solo is the most impressive flatpicking I've ever seen.

[@jenningsmarcus7814]

Bold statement.... and I couldnt agree more.

[@danielberry9610]

The way he hits so many notes so cleanly at that speed is just mind boggling.

[@PCPrabbit]

like scruggs, many have stood on his shoulders but watching the master at work is such a treasure. so glad this video exists

[@aeolusryder7896]

Was first introduced to BlueGrass back in the early 70's at the Union Grove fiddlers convention.... then I discovered Doc Watson and the flat picked style I so love....then there was Tony Rice...I have been blessed to have been alive while the two best flat pickers who ever lived were on this planet. God Speed Tony.

[@RichardBlair484]

Tony was simply the best. Guitars never sounded the same to me once I heard Tony Rice play.

[@greekflatpicker]

He was in great shape here. Thanks for sharing

[@joenania]

GET DOWN TONY RICE - - REST IN PEACE - -

[@als1023]

I can't believe the youtube algo just brought this up now ! A gem of all time, many, many thanks for posting this !! All the very best to Mrs T. Rice and the family from Canada, cannot imagine life without him and his music. He meant so much to me over most of my life. Can't pick up my old D-18 without thinking about him and playing so many wonderful lines he brought us. The fretboard was never the same after his genius and inventive mind, not to mention the vast group of fabulous musicians be introduced to the world. Thank you Tony Rice for setting the bar so high.

[@kurtm7379]

FAN ... tastic!!! I'm especially gratified to see so much attention given this -- I feel better about this poor old world now, thank you so much!

[@charleshill9649]

Tony was impeccable - phrasing, technique, rhythm, taste, timing, vocally, the look. This was a fantastic show, he is sorely missed. RIP

[@ClintonCaraway]

I was lucky enough to grow up with a best friend who's older brother is now a famous banjo player in his own right but when I was in high school in the late 80's ... I got to tag along to see The Tony Rice Unit and Tony play with several other bands. Without a doubt my favorite musician of ALL TIME!!!

[@laura.sefchik]

🙏❤️Thank you🍓 Tony Rice, R.I.P. 🍓 Strawberry Bluegrass Festival '86, Camp Mather, Yosemite🌄 🍓

[@kevinmoyer6224]

Theres a picture of me, my brothers and Tony Rice. And Tony is laughing so hard at me trying to dive in the photo at the last second so I could be in the picture with him. Those were good times. RIP 🙏

[@bradbelleville9954]

Good music real music like this is immortal so to me , is like part of him is still alive, wicked !

[@333lefty]

after this I gotta go pop my Tone Poems CD in ... and enjoy the reflection of it all.........

[@RobbyMacPhee]

Tony's hands are super hot in this show. On his worst night he's still gonna be Tony Rice and you'd never know he's off because he'd choose safer licks, but he's landing everything here and he really reaches for some fuckin crazy shit. We all have those night when you land stuff you would only try when noodling around at home, but when Tony has one of those nights OMFG. Forget flatpicking, this is a time-capsule guitar performance for the ages. You see him giggle a few times when he lands his nastiest stuff and I almost cry every time. What an American treasure he was and always will be.

[@Ralonmithos]

What a show of talent from all of them!! Bluegrass isw in a tier of its own

[@mandograssable]

Tony Rice changed my life. I never could sing the high lonesome sound like the Osborne brothers or Bill Monroe but I could get close to Tony's singing and from then on I was wide open Bluegrass. He is and was the best and will never be replaced. This video gets me emotional for the 80's.

[@davidgreene7065]

The energy in this performance cannot be put into words,. Unbelievable!!!

[@Deadtuna3]

Jimmy Gaudreau is from my current home town Carolina RI.

[@mandograssable]

@@Deadtuna3 I have talked to Jimmy. He seemed like a really nice person.

[@ericw751]

Every time I watch this, I hold my breath. Totally priceless classic. Thanks Tony for the joy and the wonder!

[@kalalothar]

Makes me somehow think of Clarence White at his extra best !

[@chetdude9694]

I also saw Tony at the 1st Strawberry Bluegrass Festival at Leland Meadows in Strawberry. His workshop there was the most important lesson on Tuning and Tempo that I've ever received and energized me to restart my performing career. Tony Rice Presente! Thank you.

[@wallythulin6630]

Near perfection as it gets.

[@megatron4547]

I think this was Tony in his absolute prime.

[@matthooper5059]

There is a show on sugar Meg's somewhere I found years ago from 85 or 86, right before his voice started to get hoarse, he was 1000% on point. His playing and singing was particularly next level. I'll have to see if I can find it

[@schoolsfan3719]

God needed a Guitar God upstairs. RIP Tony. You will always be my favorite. Thank you for the wonderful music. You are a legend forever. 😪😪💔💔

[@joeyking4910]

Best flat picker ever. Maybe the most amazing thing is how effortless he always made it seem.

[@jeaservices]

Now I'm gonna get on a drunk. I had NO idea Tony was gone until just now. I am sad! 12/26/2020.

[@blue4948]

He passed Christmas Morning while making his morning coffe. 😢

[@schoolsfan3719]

@@blue4948 heart attack I presume. 😢😢

[@blue4948]

@Terry Eugene His music will forever live on.

[@daverenick4782]

This playing is so world-class. It leaves me about speechless...which is just as well because if ever talent spoke for itself this is it!

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Damn Tony is totally on top of his game here!!!

[@susanreynolds661]

I would of give anything to have saw Tony Rice live!!!

[@guitaricefrets421]

I can't thank you enough for this musical gem.

[@sonoradale1491]

You're very welcome

[@rioblancoman]

There is a musician heaven. No doubt.

[@j.s.3113]

Everything has been said. Simply the greatest. Inspirations; Norman, Doc and Gordon, stepped up to gorgeous, melodic, flowing Coltrane based playing. Backwaters is the ultimate acoustic instrumental guitar recording ever. Aging is so cruel to constrain a master who perfected the craft :( Love Tony and all he has given to my life.

[@j.s.3113]

Least we not forget the simple beauty of Rice / Blake and the wonderful Normam compositions, Green Light is one of the best ever. JS.

[@dennislewoczko3481]

I never realized how well Wyatt can pick. I had always considered him just an amazing Rhythm guitarist. Especially just listening to recordings. KZbin has enabled me to watch these concerts that I was either too young to go to or wasn't even born yet to see and now I see that Wyatt is actually an extraordinary picker. But then again he should be having the greatest guitar player of all time as his brother.

[@timothyduggan4013]

This might have been the first time I saw TR. I feel so fortunate to have been at Camp Mather for this festival. Now, in our collective sadness, we are fortunate that you have shared this show with us. Thank you so much for this. Thank you.

[@mrdaveteach]

RIP, Tony

[@erikhoffman2866]

I've been part of and seen so many gold rush's...usually people get excited and make noise....the true testament to Tony, and his playing is that everyone shut up when it kicked off...I love that. They have heard it so many times, but they all wanted to know what he had to say this night.

[@elidurham3384]

Rest In Peace to the greatest there ever was and ever will be. I will be watching this show even more now.

[@bodford]

Thank you for uploading this. Tony in his prime. The man, bar none.

[@EricPfeiferForester]

This concert is so fantastic. TR and The Unit at the absolute peak form. Thank you so much for posting.

[@mitchellreed3090]

my favorite guitarist ever

[@genechow6510]

There will never be another one like Tony Rice. There is no comparison. Thank you Lord for loaning him to us for a little while.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

This video of one of Tony Rice's live shows is a lonely star seen in the night sky by just a few brave stargazers

[@MicheleGioiello]

Such a great artist and one of a kind guitar player. RIP Mr. Rice, thank you for showing us how it’s supposed to be played.

[@reggiekenner1527]

My first Strawberry. I was amazed by ALL the performers then and for all the years since. After this show I caught Tony Rice anytime his groups were playing within 100 miles.

[@Khumbu0609]

I've been to 47 Strawberry Music festivals, and although I wasn't at this one, I saw Tony Rice several times, and I have many friends sitting in that audience. RIP, Tony.

[@johnmeadows5645]

I did not know that Tony had died, makes me sad. So much talent from that area of eastern Kentucky, and southwest Virginia.

[@michaelmullins1290]

I've commented on this before I'm sure, but I love the way tony appreciates all the musicians. Especially Wyatt. This was the best I've ever heard him. Saw him in person several times. Jimmy Goudreau blended so good on this set.

[@sgbsammy]

gee ive never seen wyatt play so well..tony is so on top of his chops