This space is a tribute to one of the greatest pioneers of bluegrass mandolin, Larry Rice.
Larry was an extraordinary mandolin picker who played with some of the finest groups in bluegrass and acoustic music. He began playing as a member of his father's band, the Golden State Boys. Also in that band were Larry's three younger brothers, Tony, Wyatt, and Ron.
After playing in his father's band, Larry formed his own band, the Haphazards, with his brothers Tony and Ronnie. In the '70s, he joined J.D. Crowe and the Kentucky Mountain Boys who later became the New South.
Larry played and learned from the greats. He was a true innovator and a humble contributor. His innovations and his unique traditional style are still the model for many others. His music stands on it's own and because of it's original style, is easily recognized.
Larry's first solo album, Hurricanes and Daydreams, was released in 1985. Since then, he released other albums including his 1996 release, Notions and Novelties and his last album Clouds Over Carolina released in 2005.