Tony Rice was my first guitar hero. He inspired me and so many others to strive for excellence on the acoustic flat-top, explore new genres and never be afraid to take risks.

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.

Most of the two-hour set came from songs recorded by Rice, a prolific 56-year-old Virginian and pioneer of the avant bluegrass movement -- a.k.a. "newgrass" -- who has gigged with Norman Blake and ...

Tony Rice American bluegrass musician Eloquent acoustic guitarist whose work has routinely crossed genres and become highly acclaimed in bluegrass circles.

A while back, we wrote about the Ultimate Guitar Strummit, a guitar workshop to feature Tony Rice, at Hollins University. Turns out, the Feb. 12-13 event has been postponed. The ...

Tony Rice, the bluegrass guitarist known for his innovative flatpicking, quick sounds and is widely known as one of the greatest players in the genre, has died at the age of 69. His label, Rounder ...