Tony Rice Interview with Pete Wernick

September 14th, 1985 Editor’s Note:  This article is a transcription of a conversation between Pete Wernick and Tony Rice recorded in 1985—a transitional period in Tony Rice’s career. We thank Pete Wernick for providing us with the transcript and this unique glimpse into Tony Rice’s life at that point in time. PW:  ...on the road in Dahlonega, Georgia.  It’s the middle of September.  I’m talking with Mr. Tony Rice. TR:  Mr. Rice to you is correct. PW:  Mr. Rice, right. Tony, we’re really glad to see you back on the road with a real fine band. Why don’t you just run down who’s in your band because out in Colorado we haven’t seen you yet except, well, in Telluride, but not in the eastern part of Colorado. TR: Mark Schatz is on bass, Jimmy Gaudreau is on mandolin and tenor vocal, my brother Wyatt Rice is on rhythm guitar and some lead guitar, too. PW:  What got you inspired to hit the road with a band again after being i