Tony Rice, known as one of the leading bluegrass music legends of the 1970s, died on Christmas Day at age 69. The International Bluegrass Music Association confirmed the news in a statement provided to Fox News. "It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to one of the most iconic voices and musicians in bluegrass history.
David Anthony 'Tony' Rice passed away at his home in Reidsville, N.C.," the statement reads in part. "For those of us lucky enough to know and hear Mr.
Rice, it is an impossible task to put into words his infinite skill and influence. As a singer, songwriter and guitar player, there are few that will ever match his impact on bluegrass and acoustic music." The artist's former label, Rounder Records, further eulogized the.
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