Legendary bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice died at his home in North Carolina on Dec. 25.
It’s still quite a shock to the whole family," Skaggs wrote.
“Tony Rice was the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years.
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He loved hearing the next generation players play his licks.
I think that’s where he got most of his joy as a player.”
“Aw, Tony Rice.
A name I’ve known my whole life.
A great musician,” Martin tweeted.
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Rice was honored with a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 1983.
In 1994, Rice was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia, after issues with his voice arose.
