Tony Rice-Gold Rush

Tony plays the Gold Rush

[thepurplecrystalz]

This guy deserves WAY more fame than he has. I'm honored just to live in the same state as this man.

[austenrobinson]

You. Can’t do it better if you played 50 years. Simply the best ever.

[miloatlantis]

he makes it look so effortless. I use to have this on VHS tape

[bennyshaversmusic]

Tony's music changed my life. I've never heard anyone play acoustic guitar with that kind of skill and I don't think I ever will again.

[shankarank]

Doc Watson is my favorite old time picker for who he is and what he's done, but this man has straight MAGIC in his fingers. Tony may have lost his voice, but he is unstoppable on a 6 string.

[michaelmullins]

I remember the first time i saw this video. My mind was blown and my musical life was changed forever. A man needs a level to reach for. I'm still reaching but haven't attained.

[greekflatpicker]

Still after 40 or so years it’s the best video, an evidence that he was the best player, his rhythm and timing was right on spot.

[animalcinema]

His facial expression at 1:09 is the best. He's thinking, "yea, that was pretty impressive." The best.

[chrishoey]

Golly!!! It’s the picking. The right hand mastery that is quite amazing.

[nivrox]

I love how he changes between straight 8th feeling to swing 8th! Usually on the ending of phrases ❤

[windowreflectionsphotograp]

Goodby dear Tony. Thanks for your brillance and guiding light.

[stancefashion]

You can tell at the end he's sending that little snile your way saying like "go ahead, try it ;)"

[nicholastotoro]

The most amazing part isn't even the playing, it's that every single note rings out the same and has the same volume.

[guitarfreakRSS]

im a huge rock fan and all i love everything from blues and country to metal and grunge but tony absolutley blows me away. id put him right up there with stevie ray vaughn

[glennlopez]

As good or perhaps better than watching a "Western" movie!
Theres an atmosphere that he and the style of music gives us!

[jftruthseeker]

This man was so talented, i know him not for so long and has a musician and music lover, it was like a hidden gem i found .

[ryanlevesque]

Tony is the 🐐 his playing is just so smooth and effortless.

[WaterTowerBand]

if you still watch this in 2022 you are a boss

[nicknashlaws]

he sure makes that harmony sound spectacular!

[claymcnabb]

I’ve heard accounts from people that have played Tony’s guitar they say the action is so low most people would buzz the heck out of it. That would explain barely being able to see his hands move compare to Norman Blake or somthing. Fine example of a musician that’s for sure.