Tony Rice, Rickie Simpkins, Ronnie Simpkins, Jimmy Gaudreau, & Wyatt Rice
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@dragknuckle16 жыл бұрын
Tony Rice has the rare ability to play hot licks with the level of poetry usually only heard in ballads.
@datsunlambchops46243 жыл бұрын
Excellent metaphor!!
@robertjackson96282 жыл бұрын
7 years later, I repeat, what matters is good music, and my friend Mr. Tony knew all about that. We all loved him, right? I will miss him forever. Robert Jackson....Now 74.
@francoispetit86873 жыл бұрын
Deep in my French countryside, I am so sad to learn of the death of Tony, so elegant in his playing and his attitude. RIP
@bennyshaversmusic590 Жыл бұрын
Tony Rice at the top of his game. He would chase the melody through anything.
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Tony's the greatest flatpicker of all time. He is considered at or near the top in every category of comparison. Technique, speed, tone, timing, phrasing, influence, and diversity of material. All things considered, I think He's the man.
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
Cool song and just in case anyone doesn't know it, Tony wrote this tune and it's one of my favorites.
@jamesmccarty8988 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible group of musicians! RIP Tony, we miss you.
@akiwayneukonmaanahoa159010 жыл бұрын
Hollywoodonrecord had the best comment and it should be brought to the top of the list here again.....HE/SHE said that most people who aren't musicians don't take bluegrass seriously. AMEN
@johntrik16 жыл бұрын
No one can even come close to the taste,speed and accuracy of Tony Rice solos! Classic!!
@mkismet8713 жыл бұрын
What a tricky little tune and they all pulled it off like they're taking a piss......musical magical talents....all of them!!
@bluarcher5941 Жыл бұрын
that's just simply tearin' it up...all absolute masters. so good.
@BoomBap_HipHop7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload. Great melody line. Every now and then I come back to listen to this song. Tony Rice & Norman Blake one of my fav's. Greetings from Amsterdam.
@billmacdonald40265 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a good tune... I've known Tony since 1966...a good guy.
@Last_one_before_I_go7 жыл бұрын
Not an average musician in lot...awesome display of high level work by all. Respect.
@bud3094 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Wyatt is incredible! And the whole "unit!! Geeze! RIPTony Rice.. GOAT
@poeta06715 жыл бұрын
Tony you are amazing, the best acoustic guitar player for me, i adore you. incredibile!!
@grodisbollis414 жыл бұрын
@KYBUCKMASTER Well spoken! I'm a guitar player myself and have been for many years. Only very few people can handle this kind of playing. Such flow and difficult harmonies.
@strawman813 жыл бұрын
Tony can tickle those strings and its real bluegrass for sure.Thanks for sharing.
@TeddyRayThomas11 жыл бұрын
Tony & Wyatt, you have never failed to amaze me. Thank you for the good times...............
@mablacol14 жыл бұрын
Tony è semplicemente FANTASTICO!!!FROM ITALY
@cerimccoy9 жыл бұрын
They're all gunslingers!!!! Holy crap that's damn fine playing all round. Rhythmically sound as anything I've ever heard.
@buckcarrolljr3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tony Rice !!
@fuggedaboudit2238 ай бұрын
There never be another Tony Rice.
@TheTieDyeChickenGuy2 ай бұрын
Agreed, but Billy is doing a pretty good job at carrying that torch imo!
@acousticguitar1305 жыл бұрын
Tony and Wyatt are awesome!!!! My guitar heros and just wonderful people!!!
@jwilliams82103 жыл бұрын
Fantastic guitar playing..
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
I'm not often a fan of flatpicking contest players. They usually sound to much alike for me. I prefer flatpicking in a more bluegrass setting, where rhythm is much more important. However, I like Roy Curry. The guy has more depth to his playing than most other contest players. Who is the best, really comes down to a personal taste contest. For me Tony Rice is the perfect player. Been number one to me for over twenty years, and he still is.
@davidrivett76036 жыл бұрын
Masterful playing by everyone. Tony Rice showed us how.
@Kennymurraycampbell13 жыл бұрын
Incredible!! All great players.
@flyawaytigers16 жыл бұрын
The first guitar solo is tiiiiiight!
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
Roy Curry does play in band situations a lot and that's probably why I like his playing. There are a handful of players at about Tony's technical level, but for me nobody sounds as good or as cool as he does. Like I've said, when you get to this elite level, it's a personal taste contest. And speaking of other great players, Wyatt Rice plays a great solo on this tune (Tipper) too.
@lauriedouglas85247 жыл бұрын
My jam! Want this as a ring tone!
@bstimy4 жыл бұрын
Wyatt killed it. Tony Rice, the legend lives on!
@martymcpeak4748 Жыл бұрын
Without a beloved dog this song might not have happened. And so many people fail to see Wyatt is as good a guitarist as his Brother
@Douglasfaparanhos3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else in 2022?
@michaelbaumgardner25304 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the Tony Rice Unit,and saw them on many occasions.Even been back stage with them,awesome down to earth people.
@nancychace86193 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@bodford7 жыл бұрын
Tony's brother Wyatt ain't no slouch himself.
@acousticguitar1305 жыл бұрын
Wyatt is freaking awesome!
@69Curtdog5 жыл бұрын
@@acousticguitar130 He`s incredible!
@acousticguitar1305 жыл бұрын
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@ellikerdonald56603 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many times he's been referred to a s 'Wild Rice' ?
@blueseruser14 жыл бұрын
Tony is the man................!!!!!
@rustystringsband8046 жыл бұрын
Tony is the man!!!
@joshuahymer157 жыл бұрын
The GOAT !!!
@thiger893 жыл бұрын
One of my first YT favourites, this.. RIP Tony Rice
@MeadowsMusic15 жыл бұрын
Awesome, just amazing! And the mullets are to die for for...
@jpcannon93295 жыл бұрын
UNREAL HEAT
@mrpoverty15828 жыл бұрын
man wish I could hang out with tony awhile. love this tune
@PaulCaruso534 жыл бұрын
1:21...might be his finest solo ever considering all elements he brings with this one, though they are all amazing ....
@danielibnz4 жыл бұрын
Agree, though there are several solos by Tony Rice that amaze me, after 20 years.... or more...
@jessewilliams52814 жыл бұрын
7
@tristanlouthrobins3 жыл бұрын
It's an extraordainary solo. The speed, tone, precision and sense of harmony is just mind-blowing. It's Django Reinhardt by way of bluegrass.
@LBM1003016 жыл бұрын
An amazing performance. Beautifully done IMO
@mynameisdave613 Жыл бұрын
Shredding in a suit
@Travisbryson19786 ай бұрын
Dang Wyatt go!!,!!
@mrjoesd1315 жыл бұрын
sweetttttttttt,thats roots man..
@wankatronic14 жыл бұрын
i have a hard time deciding who makes a better case for their instrument in their video: Jimmy for the mandolin, or Tony for the guitar. excellent performances by both.
@chrismccrth013 жыл бұрын
Tippers a great instrumental! Would like to hear another Tony Rice Unit album released! He's been playin with Pete Rowan for quite some time now - time for a change!!
@allenhughes126 жыл бұрын
That's the way you do it son!
@thiger8916 жыл бұрын
fascinating how quickly the man plays on the little mandoline
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
The man announcing is the late/great John Hartford.
@oui15 жыл бұрын
amen, zane!
@glennardskynnard16 жыл бұрын
That fiddle player has a sweet mullet. Tony Rice is the bombs.
@bmodextreme4 жыл бұрын
This isn’t even the golden age of the Simpkins mullet. In full force it’s quite splendid
@jaretcarter58244 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday to The Man!! Tony Rice
@john7790516 жыл бұрын
no the fiddle player does not suck.he does pretty darn fair. this is a great video thanks for posting it.
@daniel602976 жыл бұрын
I love tony rice music from Madrid Spain
@1Grassmaster16 жыл бұрын
Tony Rice is a Guitar Picking Robot!
@Tyotapickup14 жыл бұрын
damn TONY!
@robsong19684 жыл бұрын
I don’t leave a lot of messages . But I agree with EB 1:21 may be the best solo I’ve heard . And that right hand.......wow
@danielibnz4 жыл бұрын
Fully agree. Tony Rice is one of a kind. Went to see him at Apes, NC, in 1993. I was amazed. He sang several songs by Gordon Lightfoot (who is my folk idol) and I felt I was in Heaven... Bought a couple of his CDs... Manzanita and some other one... Great memories...!!!
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
Speaking of bluegrass and popularity or lack of it.,., I was at a music festival this weekend and the popular music forms like Rap, rock, and classic rock had a couple of thousand in attendance. The bluegrass (which was on at the same time as some classic rock had about 100 people. Bluegrass might be doing some bit better, but it's got a long way to go to get the numbers that popular music gets.
@NOSMOJEFF15 жыл бұрын
Oh YEA! Tony Rice Unit Ann Arbor, Michigan (The Ark)
@TeddyRayThomas11 жыл бұрын
They cannot comprehend him...... they are either tone deaf, jealous or would like to see Bill Monroe & Jimmy Martin again! professional players were so envious of Tony during the 80's. I ask Jimmy Martin what he thought of Tony Rice's guitar picking. He said, "What do I think? I think I would like to take his hand, lay it on a rock and hit it with a sledge hammer!" end quote. The hell of it is the man was serious and cold about it.
@johnmaisonneuve90573 күн бұрын
Yks!
@marclalonde7395 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what brand of mandolin Jimmy is playing ?
@raymondeaton56924 жыл бұрын
NOBODY every picked up a D-28 or any facsimile and played it like Tony Rice!
@jocwalk16 жыл бұрын
You mean the same movie that just happened to have created new interest in bluegrass and mountain music with the best-selling soundtrack of all time. Is that that movie you so tactfully referenced?
@fractalbeef3 жыл бұрын
Thought I had the video on 2x speed but they are just that good. RIP
@mysteryshrimp3 жыл бұрын
You are already missed, Tony.
@misamiletic77438 жыл бұрын
svira se ....odmah,,,
@greekflatpicker6 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@dougsours110 жыл бұрын
if there even exists a debate as to whether or not tony is a jazz or bluegrass player, wouldn't it be reasonable to assume that he is both? Let's not lump him into 1 category because he makes his CAREER as a bluegrass player.
@69Curtdog10 жыл бұрын
Listen to My favorite things and then tell me he cant play jazz and I`ll call you a liar.
@alphacentauri808310 жыл бұрын
He definitely borrows some ideas from jazz when it comes to key changes and a bit syncopation here and there and what not, but if you put him on stage with a bunch of jazz musicians you will see his limitations and he will probably be lost in the first four bars. That doesn't negate the fact that he is a creative virtuoso in his own right, but jazz is all about the phrasing. He wouldn't be able to hang with this nineteen year old "kid" playing acoustic jazz: watch?v=S9wAPAxnBSo Jazz is all about complex phrasing
@69Curtdog9 жыл бұрын
tinian33 I wonder if that 19 yo kid could ''hang'' playing bluegrass?
@alphacentauri80839 жыл бұрын
69Curtdog probably not right away but with some serious practice...? Bluegrass is hard to play because it's based on playing lightning fast melodic lines, or "set pieces" like classical. But check out Angelo debarre, bireli, and paulus Schafer for some insane acoustic picking. Jaw dropping melodic lines.
@anthonyfairchild7979 жыл бұрын
tinian33 Tony could master the guys you speak of styles before they could master his style of playing. The right hand of flatpicking is a lot more physically demanding because of the longer solos with more precise picking. Look up white house blues by Tony Rice and friends...it would be very hard if not impossible for ANY jazz player to ever build up his right hand to that of Tonys....sure... they may could play in short bursts...but not a 45 second break at that tempo.
@brenchadpicks32 жыл бұрын
Tony Rice named this tune after his dog
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
I still think Clooney is a big reason for the upsurge in bluegrass. The biggest song in the movie was probably Man Of Constant Sorrow with George mouthing the words. I see much more Mr. Clooney in popular magazines, tv, ect... than any one else in the movie. This is how I see it. Not proven, but it's what I believe. At any rate, I hope bluegrass can continue to be in the limelight for whatever reason.
@waynelatham42813 жыл бұрын
Tony doin' Clarence's D-28 proud
@suhnami15 жыл бұрын
sick, dirty, awesome, wicked, tremendous, unreal, stupendous, brilliant, jaw dropping, what more can i say!?!?!?!?!?!
@Bilco196914 жыл бұрын
Day-um!!!!
@jocwalk16 жыл бұрын
Tony's a fantastic guitarist, no doubt about it. Take a listen to Dixie Hoedown- Lone Mountain Band. The guitarist is the best I've ever seen in terms of drive, speed, improvisation, and, most importantly, tone. Check out Black Mountain Rag (jam) too. You may be familiar with Jack Lawrence from that video although I'm not crazy about his playing. All I'm saying is that there are LOTS of really good guitarists out there who more than come close to Tony Rice's ability.
@martinwalters195410 жыл бұрын
And the award for this years Great Moments in Making Fools of Rock goes to.....
@robertjackson96289 жыл бұрын
Well, music is like food. Who says anything is better (or "harder") than another? And really, who cares? Most musicians don't. I know when I hear good melody, and rhythm in time.We all know when we hear something good. Everything else is games...68 yr old lifetime grass player.
@tompillion14 жыл бұрын
Now this is what I call great guitar picking (as well as mandolin); makes me feel undeserving to own a Martin. Also a good testement to using a microphone to get tone quality, rather than plugging in with a pick-up.
@jottie7711 жыл бұрын
Wow
@Felishamois9 жыл бұрын
+BluegrassLibrary Stunning musicianship! What year was this broadcast?
@highrockramblers99988 жыл бұрын
Probably in the later 80's or early 90's
@darrelldawson849510 жыл бұрын
Anyone who thinks Bluegrass ain't hard to play ain't playing it right!
@jocwalk16 жыл бұрын
Don't you find it interesting that none of the movies listed are within the last 10 years? That's because you looked up information that was compiled in 1998 (on March 3rd), before "O'Brother" even came out. Last I read (years ago), "O'Brother" sold over 7 million copies within six months of the release of the movie which would put it on your list. I had heard on a special on PBS about a year ago that "O'Brother" now topped the list so I assumed the information was now accurate.
@xwillxfrostx14 жыл бұрын
Yes, great performances...but for that particular question sir, there is no option.
@ShaShaZane8815 жыл бұрын
Damnit man...look at that right hand. That's where the business is. "whoooeee dat was a mighty fine a' pickin' i'da tell ya'"
@TeddyRayThomas11 жыл бұрын
I know!!!!!!!!!!!!
@guitarice16 жыл бұрын
Oh Brother, I believe helped put bluegrass in the public eye more because George Clooney was in it more than because of the music itself. I'm not downing the music, I love some bluegrass, but the music got a huge push from George. Anyway, if people liked the music, that's great no matter the reason or reasons.
@mandobaron16 жыл бұрын
yeeeehaw. also got to love the hartford intro
@ausednes5 ай бұрын
I don't know how they do it.
@Kjetilstorm3 жыл бұрын
I miss him already. keep pickin in the heavens
@banjobilly3216 жыл бұрын
Now that's some Tony Rice pickin!!
@flyawaytigers16 жыл бұрын
He was commenting on the little sadie vid that he played it like some banjo player did - so maybe he tries to fill that role somewhat and not have to compete.
@tristanlouthrobins3 жыл бұрын
RIP, you deadset legend.
@silentnoise7413 жыл бұрын
Im curious to hear what he would sound whith a electrical guitar and a whawha pedal.
@billmacdonald40265 жыл бұрын
I heard him on an electric guitar about 1966... and he was good then.
@Vileinist13 жыл бұрын
3 people miss the kickass dobro solo
@DAVEY500MUSIC13 жыл бұрын
after seeing this it makes a guy want to throw his guitars in a bon-fire
@blueseruser6 жыл бұрын
I've said that many times, Tony is THE MAN, and the rest are no slouches either!!
@jocwalk16 жыл бұрын
I don't think Clooney had much to do with the success. "Fargo" by the Coen brothers was highly successful too. "Intolerable Cruelty" by the Coens and also with Clooney flopped after "O'Brother." Most folks I know who saw the movie said Tim Blake Nelson ("Delmar") made the movie. That there was an entire music tour (Down from the Mountain Tour) with performers from the soundtrack that did well tells me the music stood on its own merits.