Toy truly was the heart and . Mar 08 Norwalk, CT Wall Street Theater 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.' Member changes and deaths don't stop Marshall Tucker Band. One of the major Southern rock outfits of the '70s, the Marshall Tucker Band combined rock, country, and jazz, and featured extended instrumental passages on which lead guitarist Toy Caldwell shone. Use the 'Report' link on Gray is the only remaining original member in The Marshall Tucker Band. Marshall Tucker's lead singer, Doug Gray, says the lyrics are timeless, and still resonate today. [31] Guitarist/songwriter Toy Caldwell drew heavily from bluegrass and country while writing songs for the band's debut. 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. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to attend. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Dave Mason is also on . Answer (1 of 2): What do you mean, what happened with them? played with Firefall / The Marshall Tucker Band Read more. Borden (Mothers Finest, The Outlaws), bassist/vocalist Ryan Ware, keyboardist/saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Marcus James Henderson, guitarist/vocalist Chris Hicks, and guitarist/ vocalist Rick Willis. the band's statement concludes. . Main songwriter Toy Caldwell only contributed three songs to each of the two albums, both released in 1983; Just Us and Greetings from South Carolina. Lead singer Doug Gray relayed the keychain story to PEOPLE in 2021, and said the fateful practice session took place in February 1972. The South Carolina piano tuner after whom the Southern rockers of the Marshall Tucker Band named their group has died. [34] The band's 1998 album Face Down in the Blues consisted, as its title implies, entirely of blues music.[23]. "We are in California right now for our shows, but I wish we were over there to give the family our condolences," Gray said. His last performance with the band was on April 18, 1980. The Marshall Tucker Band had its hits in the '70s. [5][6][7], Toy Caldwell was found dead in bed by his wife, Abbie, on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. Alongside the Allman Brothers Band, the Charlie Daniels Band, Wet Willie, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more, the group blazed a trail in the 1970s and '80s with hit songs such as "Take The Highway," "Can't You See," and "Heard It In A Love Song," which are still popular today. Jethro Tulls Thick As a Brick: Concept LP or Parody of One? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [23], The band's self-titled debut album was categorized as country rock,[24] progressive rock,[27] and "a Southern rock classic". By the age of sixteen, Caldwell was passionate about music, sports, and his other obsession, motorcycles. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images. 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. Just last month, the band's namesake, Marshall Tucker, passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 99. They are good memories.. [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. "He loved people and could talk to anybody about anything. Take the Highway was also used in the movie. 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. Marshall, who lived in Columbia, was . He would not elaborate. Im so proud of our band.. The Instagram post also said "Marshall was blind since . Marshall Tucker BandIn their own words: Spartanburg classic rockers Marshall Tucker Band talk legacy, future. However, the "new" band has been together 25 years, whereas the original group lasted just . [1] A founding member of the band, Caldwell remained with the group until 1983. He would not elaborate. But when lead singer Doug Gray looks out at MTB audiences now, he doesn't see the gray-haired crowds he once expected. After being wounded in Vietnam in September 1968, he was evacuated for two weeks, then returned for duty. Earlier in January, the band kicked off their 50th anniversary tour. He died on Friday 20th January 2023 after he suffered a fall. Original lead singer Doug Gray still fronts the band. In fact, he was never even a professional performer at all. The Marshall Tucker Band is saying farewell to someone who played a key role in the band's formation. 38 on the Billboard charts. "How do you cover 99 years of life? Published on January 25, 2023 03:05 PM. The owner of the Galaxy, who was in the car but uninjured when Caldwell struck him, was charged with improper parking the next day. 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. Borden, keyboardist-saxophonist-flutist Marcus James Henderson and bassist Ryan Ware -- played dozens of shows across the U.S., includinga free hometown performance on June 7 at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg,held in conjunction with the BMW Charity Pro Am golf tournament. Marshall was blind since birth but amazingly could play the heck out of the piano. Whatever was in the refrigerator was all thrown in there, and however it tasted was what it was.'' The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. 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. "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. The fans have given us so many special moments over these 50 years. Wet Willie lead singer Jimmy Hall told Toy Caldwell to book the band at Grant's Lounge in Macon which he did. His deathdidnt end the Marshall Tucker Band, but it changed things forever in particular for his older brother Toy Caldwell. [13] The band's final Capricorn release came with 1978's Together Forever, which was produced by Stewart Levine. Their debut album had already spawned numerous hits. 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! [2] The band's current line-up consists of Gray on vocals; keyboard player, saxophonist and flautist Marcus James Henderson; guitarists Chris Hicks and Rick Willis, bassist Tony Black, and drummer B.B. It was just a freak accident, Moon Mullins, a crew member for the band, said later. The only original member of the MTB is the lead singer and honestly he doesn't have much voice left. [13] Southern rock fiddler Charlie Daniels later recalled that the Marshall Tucker Band "came onstage and just blew it out from start to finish. Low around 35F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Jan 28 Campbell, CA Heritage Theatre I appreciate everybody.". The band saw the name in 1972 when they rented an old warehouse in Spartanburg to use for rehearsals. Marshall Tucker, the blind South Carolina piano tuner whose name was adopted by The Marshall Tucker Band, has died. Later it came to light that Marshall Tucker, the blind piano tuner, had tuned a piano in that rented space before the band and his name was inscribed on the key. "My daddy has been independent, since forever," Duval said. that is degrading to another person. The Marshall Tucker Band had its hot streak in the 1970s. After 1983's Greetings from South Carolina, all the rest of the original band members split, sans Doug Gray and Jerry Eubanks. Lead singer Doug Gray (third from left) is the only original member left in The Marshall Tucker Band. Toy Caldwell died in 1993, after too much cocaine stopped his heart. June 9 will now be Marshall Tucker Band Day across the Palmetto State. In 1984 Toy Caldwell, George McCorkle . The following year the band's Searchin' for a Rainbow was also certified gold the year of its release, and contained the track "Fire on the Mountain," which peaked at No. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. April 28, 1980 Thomas Michael Tommy Caldwellwas born onNovember 9, 1949 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. 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. 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. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over We're coming to Viaero Event Center on Friday, October 27. He always said his talent was simply God-given. We dont want to stray from what we grew up listening to, Roland continues. 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. Under license to Marshall Tucker Entertainment Inc.#The. He tuned pianos in South Carolina for decades. Hub City music icons, the Marshall Tucker Band, will play Music on Main June 7 at downtown Spartanburg's Morgan Square. Southern Rock has suffered some major losses through the years, most recently with the death of Gray's close friend Charlie Daniels. I'm more than happy to be where I am right now. We are thankful for Mr. Marshall Tucker and the life he lived! George McCorkle, a founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, said he and Caldwell grew up in Spartanburg and played music after school. After Tommy Caldwell was killed in a car accident in 1980, he was replaced by bassist Franklin Wilkie. Sole original member Doug Gray brings the South Carolina band to Symphony Hall Feb. 4. We won't share it with anyone else. Published on December 1, 2021 04:45 PM. Marshall Tucker, a blind piano tuner who hailed from South Carolina, died on Friday (Jan. 20) at the age of 99. When the band started using his name, Tucker didn't know anything about it and the band didn't know him. 75 on 24 September 1977). In 1966, members of several such bands merged to form the Toy Factory, named after guitarist Toy Caldwell. 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. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to attend. [8][9][10] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use.[11]. And that's how I got to the patriotic headline above. May 25-28 Axton, VA Rooster Walk Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett said Caldwell visited a doctor Wednesday complaining of a headache, coughing and congestion. The rest of the lineup includes Gray on vocals, Clay Cook on guitar, flute, and keyboards; Pat Elwood on bass; B.B. Survivors include his father, Toy T. Caldwell Sr.; and two daughters, Cassady Good Caldwell and Toy Geneal Caldwell. The BCB team brings you the latest Breaking News, Contests, On This Day rock history stories, Classic Videos, retro-Charts and more. [11], By the 1970s Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle had returned to Spartanburg, and the Toy Factory had resumed playing in area clubs.[12]. <br /><br /><br /><br /> Love the flip of Heard It In A Love Song, Life in a Song.