Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the fact josh put his guitar down and let Tony play shows major respect to Tony. Josh loves Tony and has shown this many times. Great video.
Life catches up to everyone. You're not exempt either. Without Tony Rice, Josh wouldn't be the musician he is today. You can hear Tony in the way Josh plays and in the way he sings. Someday Tony, Josh, you and I will be gone, so just enjoy everything for what it is. Life isn't a competition, it is a gift.
You can hear any one of these guys play and almost know instantly who it is if you've listened to them very much. Tony Rice has a style of his own as do others. So does Josh Williams. Norman Blake has his own style. So does Doc Watson, and Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Merle Travis. All of them are fantastic in their own style of playing. And I love hearing all of them. I especially like the flat picking style. There are so many really good guitar players out there, and we're really lucky to be able to hear them on here. IMHO there's no need to say who's better; it's insulting to the rest of them, and I'm sure they'd agree with that. They really enjoy jamming together.
Yes it is. I was sitting just right there. It was something to see. His capo is a McKinley. They are only made by Elliot these days. Tony Rice is a nice fellow and will talk with the folks.
One thing Tony can still do is capture the moment in song. The clams just add to the character of the tune. It appears more approachable and organic. To me the magic is intact. Like and old pair of faded blue jeans.
The day comes for all when we lose some of that magic. Yours will come too. Everything is temporary in the big picture. Enjoy everything and everyone because it all fades away before you know it. All things we deem of value pale in comparison to time. Once you spend your time, it is gone forever. Spend it wisely.
Tony has capoed the second fret and is playing from a "C" configuration, so that would make the key "D". It was a joke between the two before the song began. No E-flat.
Was this in Texas? I was playing banjo with Josh at the time, but can't remember what festival this was. Thanks for posting. I was in the room for this performance.
Geez, it turns my stomach to hear so many people talk about superstars that can't perform in their later years like they did in their younger ones. I'll guarantee that none of you back-biters could ever play like Rice (Stanley, Monroe, etc)..or even come close unless you watched his instruction videos or learned the tablature. But you're quick to say 'he can't play like he used to" when you should be saying "What a legend" or "I would love to be able to perform like that when I'm close to 60".
Yes... i think that tony had some serious problem with the voice. an it s a pity because in my opinion his cover of church street blues was better than the original of Norman Blake .
@thatsthesameoldshit First, very classy youtube name and post. Second, when I saw this video, I had just seen Josh Williams play the song a couple of weeks before. How about this: Ooo, ah, Tony Rice is the greatest ever and has only gotten better with age, like a fine wine. Happy now?
@unclebobunclebob There's no disrespect at all. Tony is one of the greatest, most influential guitarists of all time but no one stays on top of his game forever especially given that Tony has had quite a few health problems over the last few years. Is Early Scruggs the banjo picker he once was? Of course not but is he a legend who changed banjo playing forever? Absolutely.
You know, doctors told Tony he could get his singing voice back in shape with a bit of work, but in fact Tony had all but stopped singing several years before the problems came along. He says he realized as he became older that he had never liked to sing. No pleasure from it, so why do it? ("Just 'cause you can, don't mean you should.")
@loggyness This is the thing whenever anyone makes a comment about a legendary performer in anything. Joe Montana and Troy Aikman were great QB's but were heading downhill fast when they left football. Chet Atkins was in incredible guitarist but his failing health really took its toll as he got older. Some folks act like we're not supposed to notice these things or that if we do, even mentioning it is almost blasphemy.
I never said or even implied that Tony was or had become "lousy." On the contrary, he's still a very good guitarist. However, if you compare this to the TH-cam video of Tony playing this from his instructional video, it's clear that Tony has slipped a bit. That said, no one stays on top of his game forever. I've heard that Tony has had some physical problems with his hands which would account for that. He's still better than 90% of the guitarists out there.
@jocwalk Most likely true, but I doubt Josh could play it now as well as Tony did at his best. I don't think anyone can play it that well. Also, Josh's vocals just aren't much. On key sure, but it doesn't haven't character, something truly memorable about it, y'know?
Honestly, I know I'm going to get ripped for this but Josh Williams plays this a lot cleaner than Tony Rice does now. If you listen, Tony botches more than a few licks in this. I saw Josh do this live at The Station Inn and it was utterly immaculate, just like Tony used to play it. If you listen to Tony's original version of this, Tony has definitely lost some of that Tony Rice magic.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the fact josh put his guitar down and let Tony play shows major respect to Tony. Josh loves Tony and has shown this many times. Great video.
Pro trick : you can watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies these days.
@Kian Fabian definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D
Life catches up to everyone. You're not exempt either. Without Tony Rice, Josh wouldn't be the musician he is today. You can hear Tony in the way Josh plays and in the way he sings. Someday Tony, Josh, you and I will be gone, so just enjoy everything for what it is. Life isn't a competition, it is a gift.
Coming back to this after his passing :,(
You can hear any one of these guys play and almost know instantly who it is if you've listened to them very much. Tony Rice has a style of his own as do others. So does Josh Williams. Norman Blake has his own style. So does Doc Watson, and Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Merle Travis. All of them are fantastic in their own style of playing. And I love hearing all of them. I especially like the flat picking style. There are so many really good guitar players out there, and we're really lucky to be able to hear them on here. IMHO there's no need to say who's better; it's insulting to the rest of them, and I'm sure they'd agree with that. They really enjoy jamming together.
Man Josh sounds amazing. Rest easy, Tony.
Yes it is. I was sitting just right there. It was something to see. His capo is a McKinley. They are only made by Elliot these days. Tony Rice is a nice fellow and will talk with the folks.
That must be a kick for Josh. Not only playing with his hero, but also being the latest lead singer for the Tony Rice Unit. Way to go guys!
Rest Easy Tony.
I am so glad you posted this & I happened upon it. Thank you!!!!!
Interesting hearing that old Martin through a plain SM58. Tony will always be "the Man" for me when it comesto pickin' a Martin.
I really miss hearing Tony sing... It's hard to listen to others sing the songs that he did so well. What a gifted musician.
One thing Tony can still do is capture the moment in song. The clams just add to the character of the tune. It appears more approachable and organic. To me the magic is intact. Like and old pair of faded blue jeans.
The day comes for all when we lose some of that magic. Yours will come too. Everything is temporary in the big picture. Enjoy everything and everyone because it all fades away before you know it. All things we deem of value pale in comparison to time. Once you spend your time, it is gone forever. Spend it wisely.
Wow! Well said!
Let something beautiful be....
2 of the best together! Awesome!
It's just kiing of sad seeing this, without Tony singing it. He had one of the greatest voices ever.
stunning playing and voice, great job!
BEAUTIFUL GUITAR PLAYING !
What an honor!
That right hand of Tony's tho....
a classic.
Yes
I think he had been the best bluegrass singer and picker.
Tony has capoed the second fret and is playing from a "C" configuration, so that would make the key "D". It was a joke between the two before the song began. No E-flat.
Well said blugras32, well said!
@dukeofearlbanjo This was at a private performance. Thanks for asking.
Was this in Texas? I was playing banjo with Josh at the time, but can't remember what festival this was. Thanks for posting. I was in the room for this performance.
@@jasonryanm1980 Yes it was. Argyle Texas 2009.
@@gchisholm6609 Yes! Thank you!
Geez, it turns my stomach to hear so many people talk about superstars that can't perform in their later years like they did in their younger ones. I'll guarantee that none of you back-biters could ever play like Rice (Stanley, Monroe, etc)..or even come close unless you watched his instruction videos or learned the tablature. But you're quick to say 'he can't play like he used to" when you should be saying "What a legend" or "I would love to be able to perform like that when I'm close to 60".
Yes... i think that tony had some serious problem with the voice. an it s a pity because in my opinion his cover of church street blues was better than the original of Norman Blake .
Was this in Argyle, TX a few years back?
@jocwalk hey man, it's Tony...TONY...a little respect and a little less nit-picking and just a LITTLE allowance for age for a legendary picker.
He turned 58 in June 2009 but he definitely looks and sounds like he's well into his 60's.
In Italy, in your 50's, you can call yourself 50 until you turn 60. That's class.
You, not so much.
@thatsthesameoldshit First, very classy youtube name and post. Second, when I saw this video, I had just seen Josh Williams play the song a couple of weeks before. How about this: Ooo, ah, Tony Rice is the greatest ever and has only gotten better with age, like a fine wine. Happy now?
Yeah he does but hes like 67. it kinda scares me to listen to him talk now.
@unclebobunclebob There's no disrespect at all. Tony is one of the greatest, most influential guitarists of all time but no one stays on top of his game forever especially given that Tony has had quite a few health problems over the last few years. Is Early Scruggs the banjo picker he once was? Of course not but is he a legend who changed banjo playing forever? Absolutely.
@jocwalk He's older now. Tony Rice doesn't have ANYTHING to prove. Just seeing you would say that shows me you don't know much about Bluegrass.
Tony Rice is 55-57 years old.
Reading these comments it’s not hard to figure out why Tony felt the need to stop playing publicly as his condition worsened.
You know, doctors told Tony he could get his singing voice back in shape with a bit of work, but in fact Tony had all but stopped singing several years before the problems came along. He says he realized as he became older that he had never liked to sing. No pleasure from it, so why do it? ("Just 'cause you can, don't mean you should.")
Everybody's entitled to their opinion and you may be right. I just wish I was that lousy.
@loggyness This is the thing whenever anyone makes a comment about a legendary performer in anything. Joe Montana and Troy Aikman were great QB's but were heading downhill fast when they left football. Chet Atkins was in incredible guitarist but his failing health really took its toll as he got older. Some folks act like we're not supposed to notice these things or that if we do, even mentioning it is almost blasphemy.
Norman Blake plays and sings this with more soul than anyone.
I never said or even implied that Tony was or had become "lousy." On the contrary, he's still a very good guitarist. However, if you compare this to the TH-cam video of Tony playing this from his instructional video, it's clear that Tony has slipped a bit. That said, no one stays on top of his game forever. I've heard that Tony has had some physical problems with his hands which would account for that. He's still better than 90% of the guitarists out there.
true he missed some licks...but it's magic anyway...
@jocwalk Most likely true, but I doubt Josh could play it now as well as Tony did at his best. I don't think anyone can play it that well. Also, Josh's vocals just aren't much. On key sure, but it doesn't haven't character, something truly memorable about it, y'know?
Honestly, I know I'm going to get ripped for this but Josh Williams plays this a lot cleaner than Tony Rice does now. If you listen, Tony botches more than a few licks in this. I saw Josh do this live at The Station Inn and it was utterly immaculate, just like Tony used to play it. If you listen to Tony's original version of this, Tony has definitely lost some of that Tony Rice magic.
Isn't it a natural effect of getting old and having arthritis in fingers
josh is talented but he carries a chip on his shoulder. he needs to be proud of the fact tony an wyatt rice allow him to share a stage with them
Damn never heard tony miss so many notes