Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. [13] All of the tracks were written by Toy Caldwell, including "Can't You See" which was released in 1973 on Capricorn 0023 ("Bubbled Under" at No. When you know that people like that love you, that's just as important as the guy that's down the street drinking that beer and saying, 'This ole beer gut I got isn't getting any smaller.' It wasnt for the money; it wasnt for the glory. Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett said Caldwell visited a doctor Wednesday complaining of a headache, coughing and congestion. As the years have gone by, however, tragedy and change have been a part of the band's history. 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. Forming in the early 1970s in Spartanburg, S.C., the original Marshall Tucker Band consisted of world-renowned guitarist Toy Caldwell, his brother Tommy Caldwell on bass, George McCorkle on guitar, Paul Riddle on drums, Jerry Eubanks on flute and saxophone and Doug Gray on lead vocals. You know, I think it was Toy Caldwells dad who said, Theres more to gray hair than old bones, and we still have a lot of stories yet to tell, Gray concludes. In fact, he was never even a professional performer at all. Be Proactive. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr., a founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, died in his sleep on Wednesday at his home in Moore, S.C. You truly did not know what you were getting until you took that bite and dropped the needle. Tommys Jeep, modified for off-road driving with oversized tires, flipped onto its side and Caldwell suffered a head injury that would ultimately prove fatal. Our bands namesake, Mr. Marshall Tucker, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 99. racist or sexually-oriented language. The band's recent release of their Greatest Hits album, in traditional vinyl form, is a time capsule from that period. 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. Toy truly was the heart and . He always said his talent was simply God-given. He tuned pianos in South Carolina for decades. It got to the point where people were listening to me more than what was on the jukebox! [16] Carolina Dreams, released in 1977 and certified platinum that same year, proved to be the band's most commercially successful album, and included the track "Heard It in a Love Song," which reached No. Photo: Mariah Gray. They are all good. You've got to listen to the words of the song, and then you'll hear what I feel. Led Zeppelin was the headline act at both of their festival appearances which were on two consecutive Saturdays on 4 and 11 August.[15]. 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. He was 54. He was 99. ), "Marshall Tucker Band". Caldwell's 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 . He loved playing in front of people, McCorkle said. 21.) Jul 21 Batavia, NY Batavia Downs Gaming, Related: Listings for 100s of classic rock tours. You know what I mean? 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We had the commonality of having all grown up together in Spartanburg, explains Gray about his original MTB bandmates, guitar wizard Toy Caldwell and his brother, bassist Tommy Caldwell, alongside rhythm guitarist George McCorkle, drummer Paul T. Riddle, and flautist/saxophonist Jerry Eubanks. 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. Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at home in Chicago August 4th, The Associated Press reports. Doug Gray sees no end to the road that lies ahead for The Marshall Tucker Band, whose legacy is being carried forward by the man himself and his current bandmates, drummer B.B. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. (November 13, 1947 - February 25, 1993) was the lead guitarist and main songwriter of the 1970s Southern Rock group The Marshall Tucker Band. "Our band's namesake, Mr. Marshall Tucker, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 99.". The band saw the name in 1972 when they rented an old warehouse in Spartanburg to use for rehearsals. About. [3], The "Marshall Tucker" in the band's name does not refer to a band member, but rather a blind piano tuner from Columbia, South Carolina. However, the "new" band has been together 25 years, whereas the original group lasted just . AllRightsReserved. And the rest is history. 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. Formed in 1971, the Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) laced its rock and roll with doses of country, blues, and jazz, selling millions of albums in the 1970s and 1980s and influencing acts such as Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Jr., Charlie Daniels, and Kid Rock. Under license to Marshall Tucker Entertainment Inc.#The. "They know the words better than I do. Marshall Tucker Band. April 28, 1980 Thomas Michael Tommy Caldwellwas born onNovember 9, 1949 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. It's the Marshall Tucker Band's turn in the spotlight as it bring its 50-year history to the stage at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Jan 27 Folsom, CA Harris Center ", VIDEO: Marshall Tucker Band performs in Spartanburg. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Often associated with such similar-minded acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker Band and .38 Special, Molly Hatchet is best known for . Mar 10 Collingswood, NJ Scottish Rite Auditorium He tuned pianos in South Carolina for decades. Use the 'Report' link on I'm more than happy to be where I am right now. In essence, its this inimitable down-home sonic style that helped make the MTB the first truly progressive Southern band to grace this nations airwaves the proof of which can be found within the grooves and ever-shifting gears of Take the Highway, the first song on their self-titled April 1973 debut album on Capricorn Records, The Marshall Tucker Band. He played guitar on albums by country stars Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Barbara Mandrell and Conway Twitty, among others. "He's in a much better place now, and someday we will be in a better place with him too. You have permission to edit this article. The owner of the Galaxy, who was in the car but uninjured when Caldwell struck him, was charged with improper parking the next day. After 15 years with the band, Caldwell left in 1985 to begin a solo career. [4] While the band was discussing possible band names one evening in an old warehouse they had rented for rehearsal space, someone noticed that the warehouse's door key had the name "Marshall Tucker" inscribed on it, and suggested they call themselves "The Marshall Tucker Band," not realizing it referred to an actual person. Original lead singer Doug Gray still fronts the band. Survivors include his father, Toy T. Caldwell Sr.; and two daughters, Cassady Good Caldwell and Toy Geneal Caldwell. In 1972, they signed with Capricorn Records, the same . AllRightsReserved. They are good memories.. Our feature story on the band and their development. Toy decided to leave the band. [8][9][10] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use.[11]. Menu. They are good memories.. Through tragedy, various lineup changes and more have happened with the band, but it has now spanned a half-century. The Marshall Tucker Band is all about Doug Gray. We love you brother and we always will. Daniels who passed away in July of 2020, had helped Marshall . His brothers, Tommy, bass guitar player for the Marshall Tucker Band, and Timmy died in separate auto accidents about 13 years ago. I met Marshall in 2002 when I arranged for MTB lead singer Doug Gray and him to have lunch together at Spartanburg's Beacon Drive-In for a story on WSPA-TV (I hope to find my photos from that meeting and post them later). After a solid 10-year run, Toy Caldwell, Riddle, and McCorkle left the band in 1983. Doble said Caldwell, 45, had been ill with influenza and bronchitis. [33] The band's 1979 album Running Like the Wind features a pop rock and jazz fusion sound. A big part of the current Marshall Tucker Band sound is the respected talent of Chris Hicks on guitar. In 1980 Tommy Caldwell died as a result of injuries from an auto accident. (Marshall Tucker recently passed away, READ HERE). They signed with Capricorn Records and released their first album in 1973, The Marshall Tucker Band. He died on 28 April 1980 of injures from a Jeep crash a weekearlier. Tucker died peacefully Friday, Jan. 20 in West Columbia, according to a message on the Instagram page of the Marshall Tucker Band. Mar 11 Carteret, NJ Carteret Perf. He would not elaborate. The Instagram post also said "Marshall was blind since . 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 hits, "Can't You See.". The Marshall Tucker Band sold millions of records in the 70s and 80s, and never really escaped from the shadow of Skynyrd and the Allmans. "He loved people and could talk to anybody about anything. The band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1971 by singer Doug Gray, guitarist Caldwell, his brother bassist Tommy Caldwell, guitarist George McCorkle, drummer Paul Riddle, and reed . The social media tribute also includes a snapshot of Tucker sitting at his piano, his hands on the keys. Charlie Daniels' decorated career as a singer, song writer, guitarist, and fiddler spanned several decades. [25], Remembering the early years in 2012 Doug Grey describes the band as being like ''a bowl of soup like your mom would cook. Toy Caldwell, Former Marshall Tucker Band Member, Dead at 45. [11], By the 1970s Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle had returned to Spartanburg, and the Toy Factory had resumed playing in area clubs.[12]. 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. Marshall Tucker Band . Lead singer with The Specials / Fun Boy Three Read more. He was kind, nonconfrontational and he just went with the flow," said Deborah Duval, the daughter of Tucker. Though he was never a member of our band, we wouldnt be here today without his historic name. You can't deny a guy that's drinking and comes up to you and he's slobbery drunk and he just wants to hug you, or you can't deny a person that is straight as an arrow and he comes up and he says, 'Man, I'd just like to take my picture with you.' Always give. He'd been a founder and the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the Marshall Tucker Band, a country-leaning Southern rock group that enjoyed success on the Capricorn Records label in the 1970s.They sold over five million copies of 14 albums released during Caldwell 's tenure in the group from 1972 to 1983 and played 200 to 300 dates a year, becoming staples on the U.S. concert circuit. He described Caldwell as the most jovial, bighearted human being., The Marshall Tucker Band had seven gold and two platinum albums, peaking in the mid-1970s with songs such as Heard It in a Love Song, Cant You See and This Ol Cowboy.. Marshall Tucker Death - Marshall Tucker, Famous Piano turning legend and namesake of Marshall Tucker Band has sadly passed away. Technically they're still around; lead singer Doug Gray is the only original member still in the band. Among his songwriting credits is the anthem Cant You See, which he sang at the FarmAid concert last year in Dallas and at the Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam in Nashville. The pair had been playing music together since Tommy was 7, and Toy was 9. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday, Burnett said. A founding member of the band, Caldwell remained with the group until 1983. Their debut album had already spawned numerous hits. Its truly an amazing journey weve been on for the past 50 years, Cincinnati! The framework for Marshall Tuckers music is more like a spaceship than a house, Gray continues, because you can look out of a lot of windows and see a variety of things that show where weve been and what weve done, and how weve travelled through time to bring those experiences out in all of our songs., The Marshall Tucker Bands influence can be felt far and wide through many respected contemporaries and the artists whove followed the path forged by their collective footsteps and footstomps. I think thats something important for people to hear. Lead singer Doug Gray relayed the keychain story to PEOPLE in 2021, and said the fateful practice session took place in February 1972. Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon. You wont find me in another band when this ones over, Tommy said after the release of the aptly titled Together Forever. We needed a name asap and the rest is history!" 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. Member changes and deaths don't stop Marshall Tucker Band. [25] Billboard charts have categorized the band as country, blues and adult contemporary. Named for a blind South Carolinian who tuned pianos, the group kept . "Marshall was blind since birth but amazingly could play the heck out of the piano. He co-founded the Marshall . Bizzle's BBQ fills niche with wood-smoked fare, WV businesswomen see company gain national recognition, Lovely a good-looking player for South Point, South Gallia girls make history on basketball court, Boys basketball sectional semifinals: Midland makes it 'one of those games', America's Best Restaurants films episode at Savannah's Bistro, University presidents respond after Justice signs campus carry bill, Photos: At Last! He loved it.. Hope to see you there!! Noted for incorporating blues, country, and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s. When Lovin Spoonful Members Reunited for a Great Cause in L.A. Roger Daltrey on Woodstock, Tommy: Career-Spanning Interview, The Jaggerz The Rapper: You Know What Hes After, #1 Singles of 1970: A Bridge to a New Decade, Radio Hits in February 1967: B-Sides Rule. Get notified whenever The Marshall Tucker Band announces a live stream or a concert in your area. Frank Fenter and Phil Walden signed the Marshall Tucker Band based on those demos. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Marshall Tucker was a South Carolina piano tuner, who was born blind, but friends say he had an extraordinary ear for pitch and could name any note he heard. [2], Returning to Spartanburg from his military service Caldwell formed the Toy Factory band with Franklin Wilkie, Doug Gray and Jerry Eubanks. "And we didn't realise this until five years ago, that the . With his older brother Toy, he formed the southern rock band the Marshall Tucker Band in 1973 and played bass and was its original frontman until his death in 1980. Original lead singer Doug Gray still fronts the band. Marshall Tucker, a blind piano tuner who hailed from South Carolina, died on Friday (Jan. 20) at the age of 99. The band, known for their hits " Can't You See ," " Fire on the Mountain ," and " Heard it in a Love Song ," shared the sad news on Saturday. The South Carolina piano tuner after whom the Southern rockers of the Marshall Tucker Band named their group has died. 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. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. He always said his talent was simply God-given. The physician says he cant certify the cause and manner of death and has asked our office to investigate, Burnett said. Hub City music icons, the Marshall Tucker Band, will play Music on Main June 7 at downtown Spartanburg's Morgan Square. Just last month, the band's namesake, Marshall Tucker, passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 99. June 9 will now be Marshall Tucker Band Day across the Palmetto State. Marshall Tucker Band guitarist George McCorkle died Friday morning (June 29) near Nashville after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this month. 38 on the Billboard charts. The band's 1993 release, Walk Outside the Lines, marked a transition to a more country sound, relying less on long improvised jams that were the trademark of the band's early career. Coloured by lyrical references to riding a freight train, Can't You See paints an evocative picture of the American South, although with its subject aiming to 'find me a hole in the wall' and 'crawl inside and die' there's also darkness present. "My daddy has been independent, since forever," Duval said. It's certainly a song of contradictions. In 1984 Toy Caldwell, George McCorkle . The Marshall Tucker Band continue to celebrate five decades since its inception with more dates of their 50th Anniversary tour, in 2023. . 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. In 2007, they released their newest studio album "The Next Adventure.". Marshall, who lived in Columbia, was . No cause of death has been revealed. [34] The band's 1998 album Face Down in the Blues consisted, as its title implies, entirely of blues music.[23]. Caldwell's body was found by his wife, Abbie Good Caldwell, at their home in . Tommy Caldwell died in a jeep accident in 1980. Apr 01 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena [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. . Low around 35F. with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong Heard It in a Love Song, the insistent pleading of Cant You See (the signature tune of MTBs late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell), the testifying Fire on the Mountain, the wanderlust gallop of Long Hard Ride, and the explosive testimony of Ramblin, to name but a few. [1] The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett. [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. "We are in California right now for our shows, but I wish we were over there to give the family our condolences," Gray said. "I still feel lucky to be on the stage," Gray said. His deathdidnt end the Marshall Tucker Band, but it changed things forever in particular for his older brother Toy Caldwell. In fact, The Charlie Daniels Band has played more dates with The Marshall Tucker Band over the past years than any other band weve ever worked with. Its just who we are, and I dont think we should run from it. Theres a certain gift I found I could share, whether I was in front of five people or 20,000 people. Create a password that only you will remember. Its a tragic loss to me, and to the music industry, McCorkle said. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. 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. THE PERFORMER. They saw the name on a key ring where they used to rehearse and decided it would make a good name for their band. He's done so much, we should write a book.". We'd love to hear eyewitness The Marshall Tucker Band's self-titled debut, produced by Paul Hornsby, was released in 1973, and certified gold in 1975. He loved playing in front of people, McCorkle said. Be Nice. Don't ever think that you're better than anybody else. Last year in celebration of the groups 50th anniversary, Gray and the rest of the group's current members - guitarists Rick Willis and Chris Hicks, drummer B.B. He was just a good, Christian man.". The Marshall Tucker Band performs on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Fox Theatre; 211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000; 313presents.com. https://t.co/mEBpnpJQcj, Are there any MTB songs that have helped you through a tough time? He loved watching people and people listening to what he did. In 2004, they released another studio album, Beyond the Horizon, and the following year released a Christmas album, Carolina Christmas. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. (November 13, 1947 - February 25, 1993) was the lead guitarist, main songwriter and a founding member of the 1970s Southern Rock group The Marshall Tucker Band. Gray is the only remaining original member in The Marshall Tucker Band. Copyright TheMarshallTuckerBand. Invalid password or account does not exist. "The people are the reason," Gray said. Tucker's name became synonymous with the Southern Rock Band, but he was never part of the group. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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Mar 08 Norwalk, CT Wall Street Theater When the band started using his name, Tucker didn't know anything about it and the band didn't know him.