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Tony Rice, master bluegrass guitarist, dies at 69

| December 27, 2020 9:06 AM

Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide for the chance to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his storied Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69.

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