Tony Rice, known as one of the leading bluegrass music legends of the 1970s, died on Christmas Day at age 69. David Anthony 'Tony' Rice passed away at his home in Reidsville, N.C.," the statement reads in part. Many if not all of the Bluegrass guitar players of today would say that they cut their teeth on Tony Rice’s music. He would later perform with a myriad of groups and even fronted a few such as The Tony Rice Unit. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I’m beyond heartbroken to hear about the passing of Tony Rice.

Source: Fox News December 27, 2020 16:08 UTC