Tony Rice

Tony Rice (1951–2020) was an influential acoustic guitarist and singer who played with The New South, the David Grisman Quintet, Béla Fleck and his own group, the Tony Rice Unit, among others. He is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

Acoustic guitarists Molly Tuttle and Tony Rice

Molly Tuttle Teaches Tony Rice’s Distinctive Guitar Style

Molly Tuttle reflects on the life and guitar style of Tony Rice, as well as all the guitar players he inspired with his distinctive style of playing.

Learn Tony Rice’s Flatpicking Take on the Traditional Fiddle Tune ‘Cattle in the Cane’

Tony Rice's take on “Cattle in the Cane” is not only a good introduction to fiddle tunes, but to flatpicking in general as it covers the hallmarks of the style.

Star Power Fuels New Interpretations of Classics on ‘Barry Waldrep & Friends Celebrate Tony Rice’

Barry Waldrep & Friends Celebrate Tony Rice creates a personal remembrance of Rice and his music from a modern country music perspective with star power.

Remembering Tony Rice: Béla Fleck, Richard Hoover, David Grisman, Chris Eldridge, and Bryn Davies Reflect on Rice’s Life and Legacy

Tony Rice redefined bluegrass guitar playing. Here, Molly Tuttle talks to five of Rice’s friends and collaborators about his music, life, and legacy

Molly Tuttle Teaches Tony Rice’s Distinctive Guitar Style

Learn Tony Rice’s Flatpicking Take on the Traditional Fiddle Tune ‘Cattle in the Cane’

Star Power Fuels New Interpretations of Classics on ‘Barry Waldrep & Friends Celebrate Tony Rice’

Remembering Tony Rice: Béla Fleck, Richard Hoover, David Grisman, Chris Eldridge, and Bryn Davies Reflect on Rice’s Life and Legacy

”Beaumont Rag”: How to Play Tony Rice’s Take on a Classic Fiddle Tune

Molly Tuttle’s Essential Tony Rice Albums

Acoustic Guitar Legend Tony Rice Dies at 69

Learn Tony Rice’s Take on “House of the Rising Sun”