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The Marshall Tucker Band is a Southern rock band.
Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, the band formed in 1972, and soon signed with Capricorn Records. In 1973 they released their first EP, simply titled ‘The Marshall Tucker band.
Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. “Can’t You See”, “Fire on the Mountain”, and “This Ol’ Cowboy” are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while “Heard It in a Love Song” made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
The Marshall Tucker Band still plays up to 150 shows in a year. They are currently with Ramblin’ Records.
There was no band member named “Marshall Tucker”. Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band’s name:
“There’s an old blind dude that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker…
Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, the band formed in 1972, and soon signed with Capricorn Records. In 1973 they released their first EP, simply titled ‘The Marshall Tucker band.
Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. “Can’t You See”, “Fire on the Mountain”, and “This Ol’ Cowboy” are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while “Heard It in a Love Song” made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
The Marshall Tucker Band still plays up to 150 shows in a year. They are currently with Ramblin’ Records.
There was no band member named “Marshall Tucker”. Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band’s name:
“There’s an old blind dude that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker…
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Heard It In A Love Song
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Fire On The Mountain
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Take The Highway
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Fly Like An Eagle
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Ramblin'
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Searchin' For A Rainbow
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24 Hours At A Time
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This Ol' Cowboy
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Long Hard Ride
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Hillbilly Band
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AB's Song
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See You Later, I'm Gone
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Losing You
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Shoutbox
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OskiRocks wrote:
Although the Caldwell boys are no longer with us, Doug Gray and the boys carry on that Southern spirit. Ride in Peace....
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Nbsno4 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyj9iX7-uKM That is all.
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GeeTeeAge wrote:
Just discovered them!!! They are amazing!!!!!!!! Im now listening to Fire on the mountain, but I was like WTF?? when in the middle some gay flute started playing :( It destroyed the whole song for me
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EvilFever wrote:
i took lessons from paul for about a year
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watchingwhales wrote:
great southern rock
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MarkupMaster wrote:
Great Band!
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deadskinmask_ wrote:
great!
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Maglor_Seregon wrote:
love this band
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spotpatty wrote:
this from a time when folks that listened to and made this type of music were actually cool and not just a bunch of middle class white suburban assholes or third rate musicians that couldn't pay their bills with rock and roll so they sold out to the man to get some air play on CMT. Just my opinion.
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thrash07 wrote:
The first concert I ever saw, was Marshall Tucker Band, at McGraw Hall, Northwestern Campus, and even though I would have rather seen Led Zeppelin, or Pink Floyd, it was still a good show.
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BluesRok wrote:
GREAT musicians!
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jgganeto wrote:
The Marshall Tucker Band is a group that came to me in a strange time of my life... And as it kicked in It already took it's place... One of my Favorite Country Band It Is... Just because every time I hear the beginning of "Can't You See", with no reason, I start to cry... Talkin' bout some good country band... They're darn Good!!!
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IRSARGE wrote:
SAW them @Star Plaza in Merriville,IND. USA
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daamieen wrote:
'I'm holding on to things that used to be. Holding on to things that again can never be...'
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localpat wrote:
@willoth: I second. I was 16 when I first heard them. I'm no Southern Boy but , in those days, Southern Rock was top from South Carolina to Louisiana.
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willoth wrote:
AHHH - The memorys of youth and truly beautiful and brilliant music. I miss music having a heart and soul as Southern Rock did. What a wonderful time period for the making of great music. So glad I was able to live through the era.
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Veraizon wrote:
Great Band! one of the best in the world! i love him, in my opinion Ramblin Man is the best...love the southern rock!
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BluesRok wrote:
If you're a Tucker fan you've got to hear the songs on the live recording, "Stompin' Room Only". Toy Caldwell on lead, Bobby Caldwell on bass, and Paul Riddle on drums, just tears it up!
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benadlard wrote:
Love 'em
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CinemaGoddess wrote:
Marshall Tucker used to play at my college a lot back in the early 80s. My fave song has to be "Fire on the Mountain."
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- Jan 21 The Marshall Tucker Band Showcase Live, Foxboro, Boston, United States
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- Jan 29 Marshall Tucker Band B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, New York, United States
News
Marshall Tucker Band Performance Leaves Large East Coast Florida Crowd Feeling Good
10 Nov 2009 | from marshalltucker.com/news.html
11-6-09 Marshall Tucker Band Performance Leaves Large East Coast Florida Crowd Feeling Good By: Steve Muzzy – Space Coast News Review It was a balmy and breezy evening at Captain Hiram’s Riverfront Resort…
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