Bluegrass legend Tony Rice has died aged 69

Bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, regarded as one of the all-time greats of the genre, has died aged 69.
The musician passed suddenly on December 25, according to his former label Rounder Records. Rice was widely celebrated for his skill as a flatpicker, a fast-paced style of guitar playing, as well as his highly influential style which was itself indebted to jazz.Tony RiceJune 8, 1951 – December 25, 2020We were all deeply saddened by the news of Tony Rice’s sudden passing on Christmas