Charlie Daniels' decorated career as a singer, song writer, guitarist, and fiddler spanned several decades. The Marshall Tucker Band had just returned home from a concert they recorded for broadcast on the King Biscuit Flower Hour when Tommy Caldwells Land Cruiser clipped a parked 1965 Ford Galaxy on April 22, 1980, in Spartanburg. Doble said Caldwell, 45, had been ill with influenza and bronchitis. When the band started using his name, Tucker didn't know anything about it and the band didn't know him. In 1972, they signed with Capricorn Records, the same . ), "Marshall Tucker Band". ", "He was a very nice guy who had our best interest at heart. The album was digitally re-released in 2009 through Hopesong Digital / GMV Nashville. However, some band members have said over the years without Tucker there would have never been a band by that name. As well as being the frontman, he also sang background vocals and wrote several songs, including Melody Ann, which was the only song he ever performed lead vocals on. The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space and theyve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. He played guitar on albums by country stars Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Barbara Mandrell and Conway Twitty, among others. Eubanks finally left the rigors of the road in 1996, and McCorkle died from cancer just last year. Hub City music icons, the Marshall Tucker Band, will play Music on Main June 7 at downtown Spartanburg's Morgan Square. Jul 21 Batavia, NY Batavia Downs Gaming, Related: Listings for 100s of classic rock tours. or anything. https://t.co/dc7ZKVxqEI, Remembering Toy Caldwell today. He loved playing in front of people, McCorkle said. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Toy put up a good front for the others, but now I know he had to be torn apart inside., Doug Gray, who sang the groups No. Always give no matter what. Younger brother Tommy Caldwell joined in 1973 when Wilkie left and the band became the Marshall Tucker Band. Published on December 1, 2021 04:45 PM. But the B side was one of the odd-shaped pieces. Tickets available t https://t.co/cV1LQZJxmo, Answer in the comments https://t.co/ZOEtHA6UrH, If I die at 23, won't you bury me in the sunshine? [1] Lead vocalist Doug Gray remains the only original member still active with the band. 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Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Feb 20 St. Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater Tickets start at $25. You can't deny any of them. In 1972, Caldwell and McCorkle once again revamped the band's line-up, eventually settling on Tommy Caldwell on bass, George McCorkle rhythm guitar, vocalist Doug Gray, and Jerry Eubanks, flute/tenor sax, while adding Paul Riddle on drums; the new line-up adopted the name "Marshall Tucker Band." He was quite the gentleman. Lead singer Doug Gray (third from left) is the only original member left in The Marshall Tucker Band. Sending blessings to his wife and family.. In recent years, they toured with acts like Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt. Southern Rock has suffered some major losses through the years, most recently with the death of Gray's close friend Charlie Daniels. racist or sexually-oriented language. played with Firefall / The Marshall Tucker Band Read more. Just last month, the band's namesake, Marshall Tucker, passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 99. [1], In 1988 Gray and Eubanks recorded the album Still Holdin' On, their one and only release on the Mercury Records label. Tommy Caldwell described the Marshall Tucker Band's music as progressive country, explaining that the band played country music structures and riffs combined with jazz improvisation upon which more complex structures were built from the country music foundation. Molly Hatchet Lead Singer Dies 03/15/2005 . [20][32] Where We All Belong has been described as a "classic rock and roll album". Marshall Tucker, a blind piano tuner who hailed from South Carolina, died on Friday (Jan. 20) at the age of 99. After 1983's Greetings from South Carolina, all the rest of the original band members split, sans Doug Gray and Jerry Eubanks. Daniels' first of many collaborations with the Marshall Tucker Band came on the band's second album, A New Life,[14] which was released in 1974, and certified gold in 1977. 14 on the Billboard charts. Tommy Caldwell spoke to that lasting bond, as musicians and as brothers, in 1978. NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) Southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band, announced plans to hit the road this spring with the Infinite Road Tour. Feb 23 Derry, NH Tupelo Music Hall A 45 was like the proverbial box of chocolates. He's the only remaining original member. We are just regular people. Low around 35F. 38 on the Billboard charts. <br /><br /><br /><br /> Love the flip of Heard It In A Love Song, Life in a Song. 0. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to attend. The Music Trail marker "is a really cool thing," Gray said. The Toy Factory, led by the elder Caldwell, became the southern-rocking Marshall Tucker Band when Tommy joined as bassist in 1972. Doug Gray was fresh off his tour of duty in Vietnam when he and some friends from his Spartanburg, South Carolina . The Marshall Tucker Band continue to celebrate five decades since its inception with more dates of their 50th Anniversary tour, in 2023. Gray was talking from his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, about a . One of the members noticed the name "Marshall Tucker" inscribed on the building's key, as it had been previously occupied by Tucker for his piano tuning business. Tucker died peacefully Friday, Jan. 20 in West Columbia, according to a message on the Instagram page of the Marshall Tucker Band. After 15 years with the band, Caldwell left in 1985 to begin a solo career. Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at home in Chicago August 4th, The Associated Press reports. Copyright TheMarshallTuckerBand. Tucker's name became synonymous with the Southern Rock Band, but he was never part of the group. Toy Caldwell died in 1993, after too much cocaine stopped his heart. Phil McCormick, the current lead singer for Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, as well as a singer for the long-time touring band The Roadducks, has passed away at the age of 58. HUNTINGTON -- The Marshall Tucker Band came onto the music scene 35 years ago and quickly took its place as one of the top bands of the southern rock genre. Its a tragic loss to me, and to the music industry, McCorkle said. Their debut album had already spawned numerous hits. Jan 28 Campbell, CA Heritage Theatre Be Nice. He would not elaborate. In 1966, members of several such bands merged to form the Toy Factory, named after guitarist Toy Caldwell. After hearing the band play at Grant's Buddy Thornton and Paul Hornsby recorded the band's demo at Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia. The Marshall Tucker Band's Music Trail sign can be found at the edge of Morgan Square directly across from Wild Wing Cafe near where West Main Street intersects with Church Street. The Marshall Tucker Band is saying farewell to someone who played a key role in the band's formation. The newer members (including newly added keyboardist Don Cameron) had a much greater role, however, on the band's 1990 album, Southern Spirit, released on the Sisaspa label. "Marshall was blind since birth but amazingly could play the heck out of the piano. We dont want to stray from what we grew up listening to, Roland continues. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to attend. "How do you cover 99 years of life? Celebrating 50 years, the band is set to perform 41 concert dates in 26 states in 2022, starting January and ending in June. Marshall Tucker Band performs in front of crowd of 5,500 in downtown Spartanburg, In their own words: Spartanburg classic rockers Marshall Tucker Band talk legacy, future, a free hometown performance on June 7 at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Feb 19 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre His deathdidnt end the Marshall Tucker Band, but it changed things forever in particular for his older brother Toy Caldwell. You've got to listen to the words of the song, and then you'll hear what I feel. The Marshall Tucker Band's self-titled debut, produced by Paul Hornsby, was released in 1973, and certified gold in 1975. 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Former Toy Factory bassist Franklin Wilkie replaced Caldwell for their next album, Dedicated, but the band was never able to recapture its commercial success of the 1970s. Led Zeppelin was the headline act at both of their festival appearances which were on two consecutive Saturdays on 4 and 11 August.[15]. However, the "new" band has been together 25 years, whereas the original group lasted just . [2], Returning to Spartanburg from his military service Caldwell formed the Toy Factory band with Franklin Wilkie, Doug Gray and Jerry Eubanks. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. But when lead singer Doug Gray looks out at MTB audiences now, he doesn't see the gray-haired crowds he once expected. We're coming to Viaero Event Center on Friday, October 27. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday, Burnett said. Judith Durham #85: She died aged 79 years 1 month 2 days : Born . Though he never played in the Marshall Tucker Band, Tucker, who died on Jan. 20, was an important part of the rockers' history. You wont find me in another band when this ones over, Tommy said after the release of the aptly titled Together Forever. The Marshall Tucker Band In the early fall of 1973 The Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. Copyright TheMarshallTuckerBand. "The people are the reason," Gray said. Then tragedy struck. The Instagram post also said "Marshall was blind since . [13] Daniels and blues guitarist Elvin Bishop were among several musicians that joined the band for Where We All Belong,[14] a double-album (one studio album and one live album) released by the band in 1974 and certified gold that same year. He was kind, nonconfrontational and he just went with the flow," said Deborah Duval, the daughter of Tucker. In 1984 Toy Caldwell, George McCorkle . It was just a freak accident, Moon Mullins, a crew member for the band, said later. 2 minutes to read. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. All Rights reserved. Marshall Tucker Band. [14] Gospel, the band's 1999 album, featured the band's rendition of traditional songs including "The Wayfaring Stranger", "Will the Circle Be Unbroken", and several original tracks. Said the site, "Next time you hear this song . In hindsight, Toy kept an awful lot inside of him. SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Toy T. Caldwell Jr., former lead guitar player and singer for the Marshall Tucker Band, died Thursday, and the cause was under investigation, a coroner said. Last fall he released his debut album, Toy Caldwell, a mix of rock n roll, country, blues and pop with a lyrical thread of romantic entanglements. He always said his talent was simply God-given. Our feature story on the band and their development. Menu. Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:47 pm CT. Marshall Tucker Band guitarist George McCorkle died Friday morning (June 29) near Nashville after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this month. In the late 1960s, four of the bandmembers served in the U.S. Armed Forces;[8][9][10] Toy Caldwell was in the USMC, and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in Vietnam. He tuned pianos in South Carolina for decades. For 1998's Face Down In the Blues, the band added Spartanburg-area guitarist Ronald Radford and Firefall's multi-instrumentalist David Muse, the latter replacing Jerry Eubanks who had retired in 1996. We won't share it with anyone else. Related: Our feature story on the band and their development, Watch the band perform Cant You See in 2019, Marshall Tucker Band 50th Anniversary Tour (Tickets are available here), Jan 21 Suquamish, WA Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Toy T. Caldwell Jr., former lead guitar player and singer for the Marshall Tucker Band, died Thursday, and the cause was under investigation, a coroner said. Marshall Tucker's lead singer, Doug Gray, says the lyrics are timeless, and still resonate today. By Rachel DeSantis. He was a member of the band from its formation up until 1983. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. Marshall Tucker Band ConcertMarshall Tucker Band performs in front of crowd of 5,500 in downtown Spartanburg. He said the group was scheduled to open for the Allman Brothers and still didn . The Marshall Tucker Band, named after the piano tuner who owned the band's rehearsal hall, made 14 albums of easygoing Southern rock from 1973 to 1984; two sold more than a million copies each . They took their name from a hometown piano tuner in the cotton-mill city f Spartanburg, S.C., and set about recording five gold-selling albums (including four in a row starting in 1973) and the platinum smash Carolina Dreams before the end of the 70s. "I sit on the side of the stage and I hear 'Georgia Moon,' (a song written by Paul Hornsby that is on Chris Hicks' new album called "Dog Eat Dog World") and I hear just Chris go out there and do it by himself with a little steel guitar behind it, and I cry. He'd always stand there and he remembered the words of 'Running Like The Wind' and 'Fly Like An Eagle' and all of those kinds of things because they meant more to him than it did to me. While the band had reached the height of its commercial success by the end of the decade, it has recorded and performed continuously under various line . Marshall Tucker BandIn their own words: Spartanburg classic rockers Marshall Tucker Band talk legacy, future. Indeed, the secret ingredient to the ongoing success of The Marshall Tucker Bands influence can be seen and felt far and wide throughout many mainstream digital outlets (Netflix, Amazon, etc.). The Southern rock group founded by Toy Caldwell, Doug Gray, Jerry Eubanks, George McCorkle, Paul Riddle and Tommy Caldwell shared a remembrance of Tucker on social media after learning of his death. Celebrating 50 years, Marshall Tucker Band to play free concert in downtown Spartanburg. After Tommy Caldwell was killed in a car accident in 1980, he was replaced by bassist Franklin Wilkie. Technically they're still around; lead singer Doug Gray is the only original member still in the band. [1] While the band had reached the height of its commercial success by the end of the decade, it has recorded and performed continuously under various line-ups for 50 years. Take the Highway was also used in the movie. Upon returning from Vietnam, the band morphed into Marshall Tucker Band in 1972, as Gray, the Caldwells and Eubanks added George McCorkle on rhythm guitar and Paul Riddle on drums. He died on 28 April 1980 of injures from a Jeep crash a weekearlier. One of them was Doug Gray, the lead singer for The Marshall Tucker Band, and only original . Then tragedy struck. The Marshall Tucker Band performs on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fox Theatre; 211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000; 313presents.com. Swanlund, a South Carolina . "Our band's namesake, Mr. Marshall Tucker, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 99.". The pair had been playing music together since Tommy was 7, and Toy was 9. June 9 will now be Marshall Tucker Band Day across the Palmetto State. Lead singer Doug Gray relayed the keychain story to PEOPLE in 2021, and said the fateful practice session took place in February 1972. May 02, 2022. that is degrading to another person. Feb 11 Vinton, LA Delta Downs Racetrack, Hotel & Casino Share your story https://t.co/FgSy4VIpWz, We're back on the road and ready to rock your town!! They are good memories.. He always said his talent was simply God-given. The Marshall Tucker Band is all about Doug Gray. He later formed the Toy Caldwell Band and released an eponymous CD in 1992; the record was later renamed Son of the South by Southern country rocker and Caldwell's personal friend, Charlie Daniels. [8][9][10] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use.[11]. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. The Marshall Tucker Band had its hot streak in the 1970s. Tucker also served as the president for the National Federation of the Blind in South Carolina and worked on legislation for blind residents. Its just who we are, and I dont think we should run from it. Great memories from this day https://t.co/wqGdhxtqPH, Kearney, NE! Marshall Tucker Death - Marshall Tucker, Famous Piano turning legend and namesake of Marshall Tucker Band has sadly passed away. Their namesake died recently. He was 99. Survivors include his father, Toy T. Caldwell Sr.; and two daughters, Cassady Good Caldwell and Toy Geneal Caldwell. Caldwell married his wife Abbie on September 12, 1969. In one month from today, The Marshall Tucker Band will be performing at @Hardrock_Cincy on Friday, Marc https://t.co/ISdPxaa4n4, Our buddy Champ (age 10) on stage at Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama. You truly did not know what you were getting until you took that bite and dropped the needle. Daniels who passed away in July of 2020, had helped Marshall . While very involved in sports, the boys eventually became interested in music including jazz and blues. He loved playing in front of people, McCorkle said. [21][23][27][28][29][30] The band's music has also been categorized as blues rock,[25] country rock,[27] jazz rock,[27] and as a "proto-jam band". They [Tucker and his wife] did their Sunday school lessons and read many books, and he even worked for the National Federation of the Blind. Feb 24 Rutland, VT Paramount Theatre Tommy Caldwell, their original bassist, died following a car accident in 1980 when he was 30, and his brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell. My name will always be associated with the Marshall Tucker Band and Im proud it is, Caldwell told The Associated Press last fall. In addition to his role as lead guitarist, he was also the band's steel guitarist and performed lead vocals including on one of the band's best-known . Nope, Gray's an uniquely positive, gregarious sort of fella. Who died in the Marshall Tucker Band? One day while rehearsing in a Spartanburg warehouse, they found an old key ring inscribed with the name 'Marshall Tucker.' Theres a certain gift I found I could share, whether I was in front of five people or 20,000 people. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist With Jackson Brownes Band, Dies, Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens, Gary Brooker Play Charity Concert Just Before 2020 Lockdown, Cat Stevens Reveals 1st Live Date of 2023 (And Its a Biggie), Elton John Shares Playful Honky Cat Demo From Honky Chateau 50th Anniversary Set, The Who Share 2nd Track From Live at Wembley Album, When a Label Chief Threatened to Cancel Metallica Signing, Rolling Stones Grrr Live Showcases a Memorable Concert: Review, Genesis Issues BBC Broadcasts of Live Recordings, New Series, Daisy Jones & The Six, About Fictitious 70s Rock Band, Arrives. "Most of our fans who come to Spartanburg don't even know there's a monumental thing like . Marshall Tucker , the namesake of the musical group, died on Jan. 20 at the age of 99. In 2007, they released their newest studio album "The Next Adventure.". Caldwells body was found by his wife, Abbie Good Caldwell, at their home in Moore, about 80 miles northwest of Columbia, said Bill Doble, vice president of music for Cabin Fever Entertainment, for whom Caldwell recorded. Even after all these years after the tragedies, the miles, the personnel changes, and the many developments in the music business. Daniels added that he never got tired of seeing his MTB brothers on the road: Whenever Doug Gray walks into my dressing room with that big ol smile of his and then we hug each other and sit and talk for a while, the evening is complete., I remember seeing Marshall Tucker and The Outlaws play together in Jacksonville many years ago, when I was just a kid, recalls Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant. Caldwell was discharged in 1969 and once again began playing music with his high school buddies. Five decades of the Marshall Tucker Band sometimes its still hard to understand, said MTB lead singer and founding member Doug Gray, when the run was first announced. Sole original member Doug Gray brings the South Carolina band to Symphony Hall Feb. 4. Marshall Tucker, the blind South Carolina piano tuner whose name was adopted by The Marshall Tucker Band, has died. The fans have given us so many special moments over these 50 years. [31] Guitarist/songwriter Toy Caldwell drew heavily from bluegrass and country while writing songs for the band's debut. The band saw the name in 1972 when they rented an old warehouse in Spartanburg to use for rehearsals. 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