What Billy Strings Did With Tony Rice's Guitar

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What Billy Strings Did With Tony Rice's Guitar

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Жыл бұрын

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@jamescrawford8121 Жыл бұрын

Like so many others I'm sure, I thought I would never get a chance to hear that guitar play again after Tony's passing. When I saw Billy walking out with it, I said to my friend that guitar looks familiar and as he got closer I started to realize what was happening and then I couldn't see anything for the tears in my eyes. I was lucky enough to be 20 feet away or I wouldn't have got to hear it well because of the mic problem. I just stood there eyes closed and just trying to hear every little bit I could. It was a very unexpected treat on a very special night. Big thanks to Doc and Billy for giving me a reason to be there and a big thanks to Tony's family for letting this happen. I rode a hour back home that night by myself listening to Tony's music and tearing up from time to time, made it home only to realize I had to be at work in a couple hours, what a great night.

@JohnJones22856 5 ай бұрын

You’re ok now though, right? 🙄

@brianflynn7598 4 ай бұрын

glad to hear im not the only grown man crying lol

@skydog6653 4 ай бұрын

That guitar is not special, as far as D28’s go. The fact that most recordings featuring it were made by Clarence White and Tony Rice have a lot to do with its notoriety.

@dougmackenzie5976 Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to get to play the Clarence White/Tony Rice D-28. Tony was having a fret job done at Hoffman Stringed Instruments, in Raleigh, NC, where I was teaching guitar, at the time. As I came in for my afternoon lessons, I saw Craig Hoffman (the owner and luthier) stick his head out of the shop door. He saw me, and a big grin spread across his face. "Come on in here for a minute", he said, and I walked into the shop. I knew what it was the instant he held it up. Nobody else knew the guitar was there. He showed me the work he'd done (a spectacular fret job), and asked if I wanted to play it. I whipped off my belt, to keep from damaging the guitar, and he handed it to me. It's light as a feather, for a dread'. And the instant I fretted a chord, I could feel the power of the projection of the instrument. I played a few short things on it and gently handed it back to Craig. This was back in '92, before cell phones had cameras. Hell, it was just about the beginning of cell phones. So, I don't have a photo. But, I'll treasure the memory forever.

@CambriaCandiceMaria 27 күн бұрын

Billy Strings must have been in heaven to play this legend's guitar. I'm sure Billy held Tony Rice in high esteem.

@adamgarrett4758 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful story. Thanks Marcel.

@thomaslemon3971 Жыл бұрын

The crazy thing about this guitar is that there wasn't THAT much magic to it. I don't mean this as an insult to the beautiful guitar, but as a compliment to the late Mr. Rice. It really was his skilled hands that made it sound the way it did. In the hands of a lesser player, it would simply sound like a perfectly broken in old dreadnought. The strong picking of his right hand with his arm wrapped around the tail end of the body, the way that left hand danced around the fretboard...that is the real magic. RIP Tony Rice, my number one guitar hero.

@jscordoba3 Жыл бұрын

It's always interesting at the end of "The Pizza Tapes" hearing Jerry Garcia play that guitar. It's almost unrecognizable as the same guitar.

@thomaslemon3971 Жыл бұрын

@@jscordoba3 You just blew my mind with that. I must have not noticed or just forgotten about it. I'll have to re-listen!

@lakelinam5318 Жыл бұрын

He was My guitar hero to

@superbroadcaster Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that was Clarence White's D-35 before Tony got it, so yes it is a special boy. Even on its own it's a 60's D-35, great player

@thomaslemon3971 Жыл бұрын

@@lakelinam5318 Heck yeah. I’m actually more into country than bluegrass, but Rice is just so damn good that I can’t help but be inspired. He has such perfect form that it was almost like a classical violinist.

@michaelmullins1290 Жыл бұрын

I remember Lucas. Ive wondered where he got off to. This is a great story. I was blessed to have a few Tony events. My favorite was sitting backstage at my local fair. Tony had showed up with the Seldom Scene. Tony, John Duffy came and sat on some bleachers and told me to sit still. I was very obedient and thankful for the stories i got to hear. Thanks Marcel.

@jameslifetimelearner Жыл бұрын

I was riveted during this story and filled with inspiration and teary eyes

@SoulofAlice Жыл бұрын

Tony was a master. I cut my teeth listening to Bluegrass and old Classic Country...yet until I was in attendance at a Bluegrass Festival in Lexington KY, where I saw J.D.Crow n New South, and Tony Rice as a part of them, did I truly begin to have true appreciation of the genre. As I grew older, I learned to truly love, and have absolute respect for what a true, bone -borne talent Tony was. His picking and signature licks were as smooth and soulful enough to bring tears to the eyes!

@TheRealJ_Hizzy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome history vid!! Its so cool to see how your channel continues to grow! keep it up man, we need ya!!

@ryanbrandt6589 Жыл бұрын

So cool, thank you for the wonderful story! I am fortunate to have been on the floor during the performance!

@banjoyBoy Жыл бұрын

This is most excellent!! Thank you Marcel for taking time and caring enough to put this together.

@Mark-Zhark Жыл бұрын

Great people creating a great story. I love that the community passes along songs, traditions, and instruments. Billy is so respectful to the past players and traditions; a treasure in a long line of musician treasures. Kudos to all involved in keeping this historic guitar in American musical hands. What a great piece of history.

@TheViralWizard Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so clear and informative!!! Thanks marcel!

@zanerkohl Жыл бұрын

Marcel at it again with a stellar video! A piece of art, a piece of history, a piece of entertainment, just wow. Best content creator. Couldn't put my phone down.

@hisdudeness6523 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic thanks and Tony's legacy should be safe for any that can hear and likes bluegrass. Awesome player and a fine gentlemen. He will be missed for eternity.

@bryanmabe9081 Жыл бұрын

Well I heard myself say my name at the beginning of that video! That was pretty cool. It was also pretty damn cool to be in that room❤ and thanks to Lucas for dragging me along!! Great video

@EarDamageHardcore Жыл бұрын

We all know Tony was watching down and smiling that day Billy played his guitar. Thank you for sharing this story man 🙏🏻

@55TeleMark Жыл бұрын

Tears. What an amazing story.

@davewoelkers6189 Жыл бұрын

My favorite bluegrass channel by far. I appreciate the passion and effort in every thing you do brother thanks.

@austonlee9244 Жыл бұрын

Lucas White and Marcel thank you. Such a cool story, great synchronicity!!! Much appreciated👌🙏💙✨️🎁🎶

@Amodeviveros Жыл бұрын

This means a lot to me, there's nothing like tony playing guitar, and now i know why that guitar. Thank you so so much for making this video and for sharing this story, and to hear someone that knew tony like this, you carry such a blessed energy with you, thank you for sharing. how that guitar was always there for tony, tony is always there for me, many of us. eternally thankful much love, ale

@user-oe1wf2bn5i Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this story. I paid to stream the show, mainly just to hear the guitar again. The way that Billy carried the guitar on stage with such reverence and care was moving. One knew he was serious when he told the crowd to “ shut the f__k up” There was trouble with the instrument mic, but was still worth every second. I am a bluegrass geek like yourself, and knew there was a really cool back story, thank you for sharing.

@davekochanski Жыл бұрын

This was such a great story and answered a lot of questions. Thanks so much!

@haztutaki2433 Жыл бұрын

What a awesome story Tony Rice was my favourite singer and guitarist I would play his stuff over and over so sad to see him depart but he is in a better place now. Letting Billy play it live would of been something special to watch as I think Billy is a clone of Tony Rice musically. Condolences to the Rice Family and close friends of his. RIP

@chrisk8376 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation Marcel, you filled in a lot of blanks, that guitar certainly has survived a lot of tragedy. Maybe someday you'll be in the right place at the right time and get to play it too. It's obvious how much you loved and admired Tony I hope that plays out for you one day.

@DannyGussman Жыл бұрын

Lucas is a killer player, glad to see him here! I hear him usually with the Bluegrass Heritage, or at Winfield. What a talent!

@ShockwaveZero Жыл бұрын

beautiful video man. i can tell you poured your heart and soul into it. cheers

@erikhall7389 Жыл бұрын

I was in the pit, 2 people back from the stage at that show. Billy with TR's guitar is a memory I will never forget. So happy to have witnessed it.

@steveg.3022 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for researching this and posting it.

@austenrobinson2747 Жыл бұрын

This guitar is priceless. The best to ever hold a pick have had the honor and privilege to play it. It would be neat to have some of the best flat pickers do an album or a video each playing it to honor Tony and Clarence. What a marvelous box and it should be protected

@gingerbeer914 Жыл бұрын

Martin reissued this guitar as the D-28 Clarence White model, with the wider soundhole. I tried a used one at my luthier's, but I bought a The Mamas and the Papas Ltd. Ed. because of the Madagascar rosewood and the rarity (only 100 made). I had no idea how many they made of the Clarence White model. This is a demo from 10 years ago: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ip2brcV3ksvelGg.html

@jamesbell4011 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed Lucas’ interview. He is an outstanding young man as well as a great player. He treats all pickers the same, professionals as well as those who just bought their first guitar. Props to Lucas.

@3340steve Жыл бұрын

This is so cool, thanks for making this video, Tony RICE is so important to our music world.

@jasonh.8362 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this whole thing man! Great job to all involved.

@barry1705 Жыл бұрын

So cool, to see Billy playing Tony Rices guitar. Thank you for the great history time line of the guitar.

@eddiegalyean Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So many questions answered.

@georgeorgeo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcel, your channel is a gem.

@guitarsword1 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Nice young man. Crazy history on Tony’s D28.

@user-xx8uz7ve8h Жыл бұрын

What a great story. Thanks for posting this.

@michaelbaumgardner2530 Жыл бұрын

Now That was an interesting video,Tony's music has brought me much joy over the years,Thanks For Sharing

@britlitemail Жыл бұрын

Great vidya. Lucas seems like a real nice guy. Always good to hear The Antique's story again, too.

@LessonsWithMarcel Жыл бұрын

As a few commenters have pointed out there are two editing errors in this video. I want to take a second to apologize for them. 1. The brief obituary shown for Clarence White is for the wrong Clarence. If anyone can find a clipping online from back then I'll gladly link to it here. Thank you. 2. During the Lucas interview I show the wrong Snuffy. Apologies again, this is another bluegrass musician with the same name. To see Lucas, with his Grandfather, Snuffy Smith (second from the right), and Stevie Barr click here: lessonswithmarcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230504_202054.jpg Thanks for understanding. I'll fact check more carefully in the future.

@JimmyHendrixSignatureFENDER Жыл бұрын

Bro as Tucker Carlson might say, "That is mighty white of you to acknowledge that you made a mistake," The fact you owned to making a mistake means you are a HONEST person. I am subscribing and turning on notifications. Honestly, no pun intended, you won me over. Have a Bluegrass Day!

@RonDuligi Жыл бұрын

Another great video. This channel just keeps getting better haha!

@janprimus Жыл бұрын

That is a great story Marcel! Nice work brother! ❤💪🔥

@vonarndt111 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, touching, and just plain entertaining. Thanks Marcel

@als1023 Жыл бұрын

Same thoughts, very happy to hear this story through Marcel !! Best Wishes !!

@kennyborek.satsopcityboy..1090 Жыл бұрын

Cool story ... ❤️ Billy is coming through Seattle here in a couple Months , might be able to see that , I sure would like to see this old guitar . 👍

@waylonfingers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!

@awakeandhungry4334 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thank you!

@glenguldbeckmusic3410 3 ай бұрын

What a great story, Marcel. Thanks, man!!

@TyeeHox Жыл бұрын

Wow, powerful story thanks. I'm getting old and sentimental, had me teared up all the way through. I sure miss my '48 D28, my biggest instrument mistake was to sell it. My '51 D18 is why, before I knew you could have more than one and of course now I have 15.

@joshporter08 4 ай бұрын

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing the real story

@f5mando Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks to Marcel and Lucas.

@Iowaclass65 Жыл бұрын

TR is greatly still missed! Thanks for this video!!

@Tom_the_great Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Marcel. ✌🏼

@zallure37 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@jaystrausser Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid man.. Thanks!

@rsmangrum73 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Thanks for posting!

@skoffco Жыл бұрын

I got to know Snuffy Smith well. On one occasion I was having my mandolin worked on at his shop, before I left, he said here I’m going to show you something. He goes back into what looked like an underground safe and takes out Tony Rice‘s guitar and handed it to me. I’ll never forget that day as long as I live.

@jayheinz4624 Жыл бұрын

Marcel, I really enjoyed this! and I appreciate that you got the facts straight from the source!👍🙏 Tony Rices guitar-playing highly influenced my bluegrass playing. 🐦I also love guitars and love the history of them!🎸🎶

@alimac1469 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Thank you

@samsaxe-taller7145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this

@ChrisPlaysBluegrass Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Marcel! I met Lucas at the Texas State flatpicking championships a couple of years ago.

@CncObsession Жыл бұрын

Great interview and share.

@bobc1836 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcel for making this video.

@azcharlie2009 Жыл бұрын

Great, great video, Marcel.... Wow!

@6trak Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Marcel.

@jvjv8715 Жыл бұрын

blessed to be front row for this performance :)

@TNTMan93 7 ай бұрын

Great documentary and research, loved it. And dang, that remix at 1:53 slaps bro!

@JeffMonkman Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@stephen_jc 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video

@tinmannamerhs 8 ай бұрын

Great story, cool guitar. Tony is the man. RIP to a legend.

@drender19 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting story - thanks for doing this!

@bornmuser215 3 ай бұрын

look at my guy Marcel with 300k+ views on this vid as of this writing. this channel has come such a long way, super stoked to see it grow like this. consistently high quality.

@georgeshaw8925 Жыл бұрын

Great story Lucas, thanks for the interview and passing on all the love by Tony Rice deserves.

@AcousticWisdom Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@anguspearson1 Жыл бұрын

What a charming and fascinating story!

@ws8061 11 ай бұрын

I know it's not easy compiling all this information, really appreciate it

@gscott6907 Ай бұрын

I was at that show Billy played it at. I have the uncut foil it’s my favorite from all the shows because of the meaning behind it with Tony Rice guitar and Doc’s 100th birthday it’s right over my desk as a focal point of how much that show meant. Wish it would let me post a pic of it on here

@chiprenner Жыл бұрын

Tony Rice was an amazing musician.miss his smooth playing.

@jasonsapp792 Жыл бұрын

Billy is such a talent...I know some old time bluegrass people don't feel he represents bluegrass but I disagree...when he plays and sings he is definitely bluegrass

@chasecarter1170 10 ай бұрын

Billy strings absolutely represents bluegrass at the deepest levels. All of the deepest levels man. In 100% objective thinking, Billy and his band are the ones representing bluegrass at the highest level in America in the current days. Does he add his own aspect and thought into it all, yes he absolutely does. That's what music should ALWAYS be about though. Everything is derivative in a very deep way, and paying homage and respect towards those whose shoulders we stand on going forward is a huge part of bluegrass music. Another equally huge part is the feeling and thought put into the actual playing of the music, Billy has a bright light that shines endlessly when it comes to that aspect. He's become a super powerful force for bringing bluegrass into the very forefront of cutting edge music in America today. Of all the types of music out there, bluegrass is one of the least likely candidates for being accepted and truly brought into the future/the days we are lying in now. Bills and they boys have done damn near a flawless job of combining their own ideas with all the deeply rooted and entrenched ideas that have been floating around in the bluegrass headspace since it first came to be. Nobody else is working it out on as high a level as Billy and his band.

@Marshall_Stacks 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Strings is doing more for Bluegrass than anyone complaining about any of this.

@jscordoba3 Жыл бұрын

Tony was really generous letting people play that guitar. A highschool friend went to college with one of Tonys protégés. I wont say who, but its probably not hard to figure out. They were at a bluegrass festival in ohio that Tony was playing, and Tony hung out with them in their hotel room for several hours. They all got to play the guitar and they took pleanty of pictures. Was happy for my friend, but mightily jealous

@southtexashombre847 Жыл бұрын

Chris Eldridge by chance?

@jscordoba3 Жыл бұрын

@@southtexashombre847 ...Maybe 😁

@Dabebo-xk2bt Жыл бұрын

Love Billy Strings magic on any guitar, awesome story.

@alteans 11 ай бұрын

Cool history 😊 Thnx dude

@KorbyLenker Жыл бұрын

Great video great story!

@LuckyInCards Жыл бұрын

Marcel, you are a great story teller ❤

@ericgarner8050 Жыл бұрын

Tickets are still available, just a heads up. Looking forward to it!

@jazzmandolin5004 Жыл бұрын

TR let me play that guitar with no hesitation at the Grass of 80 in DC. Nice guitar and TR was a gentlemen

@billtaylor4897 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic story !

@Michael777Simmons Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks

@tedd8055 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome story!

@chasescott6673 Жыл бұрын

I was there! So awesome

@richardbutt7707 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@Zappafrank55 Жыл бұрын

Hey Marcel, I think you need to dive into how Rice’s guitar was recorded in the studio. Check with Billy Wolf for more information. Billy told me Tony preferred using two Neumann KM-86 (MoTown vocal mics) for his studio recordings. Would be a very cool presentation as it hasn’t been touched on before. Recording this legendary guitar is just as important as the Man who played it.

@tomabbot7324 Жыл бұрын

No other guitar like it in the world.

@stevenqirkle Жыл бұрын

I missed the news the Tony passed, so just learning about this now. I’m listening to Church Street Blues right now, with tear in my eye.

@0066keith 3 ай бұрын

Good to see that clip of Tony with Mountain Heart, playing along side local native Aaron Ramsey. Recorded at our local fester, Red, White, and Bluegrass in Morganton N.C.

@5150show Жыл бұрын

Incredible

@kosemkamtsan Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear the guitar is accounted for. But Where's Tony's final resting place? I Can't be the only one who wants to visit T, say thanks and shed some tears.