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Spartanburg SC, United States (1972 – present)
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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cousinbull wrote:
concert at Mohegan ...dec 17th...get there early
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strokisa wrote:
this is fucking amazing ♥ ♥
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zoborey wrote:
bluesy-jazzish cool old romantic southern cowboys.
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WMorellato wrote:
I can't believe I never heard it before
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KeiONN wrote:
Very good, nice music, smooth <3
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MICABANA100 wrote:
ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I'VE EVER SEEN, MTB AND SANTANA. THEY BOOTH SHARED THE STAGE FOR A JAMMING SESSON. GREAT JAM BANDS, BEFORE THEIR TIME. (BEFORE JAM BANDS WERE COOL)
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BluesRok wrote:
Hello Music Fans! That shout just before this is a tough one to follow, but here goes...I've been leading several groups here on lastfm for a while, but I don't have the time to lead them anymore. I just abdicated leadership of Gov't Mule and The Movie Group. I'd like to find new leaders for Robert Cray and Concert Stories and The Marshall Tucker Band. If you'd like to lead one, let me know with a message or post in the group shoutbox. These groups deserve leaders who will take an active role in leadership.
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Niidler wrote:
Wanna have intercourse with everybody that ever been involved with this band.
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RoterMilan2 wrote:
Sahnecountry............
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CaseyDeAnn wrote:
Hell yeah. This is true country music.
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EvilFever wrote:
Took lessons from Paul for about a year. :)
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WSteven wrote:
Sure miss them Caldwells long live the south
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SKeene1956 wrote:
This group is a must have and my library would not be complete with this original and kick ass band that has been with me for 30 + years now. I have to have them. Awesome and my play doesn't reflect that yet.
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plaguew wrote:
maravilhoso é pouco...
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ecarlp wrote:
The Marshall Tucker is playing August 15th at the Rock Ribs Ridges Festival in NJ. www.rockribsandridges.com Dave Mason and New Riders of the Purple Sage are playing too. Sounds like one awesome weekend!
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GeeTeeAge wrote:
Play their albums on a sunny afternoon and its a guaranteed good time
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WSteven wrote:
Clasic southern music
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Jacob102 wrote:
Hey if you dig Black Oak Arkansas and live around Dayton Ohio, come out to Mcguffy's House of Draft this Saturday ( MAY 22nd) and check out Black Oak live!!!!!! Check it out on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100172426694976&ref=mf
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Marshall Tucker Band photos - http://www.performanceimpressions.com/belechere2005/marshalltuckerband.html
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This is called Music.
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- Apr 7 The Marshall Tucker Band Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, New Jersey, New York, United States
News
MTB Debut on the Stage of the Historic Grand Ole Opry
23 Nov 2011 | from marshalltucker.com/news.html
November 22, 2011 – This past weekend, southern rock’s
legendary multi-platinum selling Marshall Tucker
Band made its official debut on the stage of the historicGrand
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MTB Greatest Hits on 12" 180 Gram Vinyl out on November 22!
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Marshall Tucker Band Celebrates 40 Years!
30 Sep 2011 | from marshalltucker.com/news.html
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