The owner of the Galaxy, who was in the car but uninjured when Caldwell struck him, was charged with improper parking the next day. ", "He was a very nice guy who had our best interest at heart. Feb 20 St. Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater [1] The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett. The Marshall Tucker Band's self-titled debut, produced by Paul Hornsby, was released in 1973, and certified gold in 1975. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. You can't deny any of them. [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. (Marshall Tucker recently passed away, READ HERE). Earlier in January, the band kicked off their 50th anniversary tour. He would not elaborate. I cannot imagine the pain he was in after his brothers deaths. In 1972, original members Toy Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, Gray, Jerry Eubanks, George McCorkle and Paul Riddle came together in Spartanburg, S.C. As the band wrote on their Facebook page on Jan. 21, We are saddened to hear of the passing of someone very special to our hearts, for very obvious reasons. [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. 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. If you didnt? ), "Marshall Tucker Band". Me and my brother have been playing together forever and, when thats over, were going home. He loved it.. On April 22, 1980, following the completion of the band's tenth album Tenth (ninth studio release), bassist and co-founder Tommy Caldwell suffered massive head trauma in a car wreck and died six days later. 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. But you wouldn't know he's outlasted all his MTB brother's in arms. Marshall Tucker BandIn their own words: Spartanburg classic rockers Marshall Tucker Band talk legacy, future. By the age of sixteen, Caldwell was passionate about music, sports, and his other obsession, motorcycles. Then tragedy struck. Our bands namesake, Mr. Marshall Tucker, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 99. Lead singer with The Specials / Fun Boy Three Read more. Survivors include his father, Toy T. Caldwell Sr.; and two daughters, Cassady Good Caldwell and Toy Geneal Caldwell. Hope to see you there!! The BCB team brings you the latest Breaking News, Contests, On This Day rock history stories, Classic Videos, retro-Charts and more. [1], In 1988 Gray and Eubanks recorded the album Still Holdin' On, their one and only release on the Mercury Records label. 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. My name will always be associated with the Marshall Tucker Band and Im proud it is, Caldwell told The Associated Press last fall. The band saw the name in 1972 when they rented an old warehouse in Spartanburg to use for rehearsals. https://t.co/dc7ZKVxqEI, Remembering Toy Caldwell today. He was a member of the band from its formation up until 1983. 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. 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. Next stop: Derry, NH. "Marshall was blind since birth but amazingly could play the heck out of the piano. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over His brothers, Tommy, bass guitar player for the Marshall Tucker Band, and Timmy died in separate auto accidents about 13 years ago. "We are thankful for the life he lived!" Toy truly was the heart and . He would not elaborate. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Marshall Tucker Band had its hits in the '70s. [4], He was the older brother of co-founder and bass guitarist Tommy Caldwell, who was killed at age 30 in an automobile accident on April 28, 1980, and to Tim Caldwell, who on March 28, 1980, one month prior to Tommy's death, was killed at age 25 in a collision with a Spartanburg County garbage truck on S.C. Highway 215. The Marshall Tucker Band continue to celebrate five decades since its inception with more dates of their 50th Anniversary tour, in 2023. The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. 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NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) Southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band, announced plans to hit the road this spring with the Infinite Road Tour. [8][9][10] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use.[11]. The Marshall Tucker Band continue to celebrate five decades since its inception with more dates of their 50th Anniversary tour, in 2023. [21] According to Allmusic's Jeff Tamarkin, Toy Caldwell's guitar playing style was categorized by "flashy, jazzy licks"; the band has also been noted for extensive jamming. Share with Us. "I lost a brother just yesterday, not a real brother but a 'brother' brother out in California, and he was a Christian biker," Gray added. He was 99. The Marshall Tucker Band performed in downtown Spartanburg Tuesday, June 7, 2022, as part of its 50th anniversary tour. You have permission to edit this article. ", VIDEO: Marshall Tucker Band performs in Spartanburg. Tickets start at $25. His brothers, Tommy, bass guitar player for the Marshall Tucker Band, and Timmy died in separate auto accidents about 13 years ago. While very involved in sports, the boys eventually became interested in music including jazz and blues. "Five decades of the Marshall Tucker Band sometimes it's still hard to understand," said MTB lead singer and founding member Doug Gray, when the run was first announced. Tommy Caldwell spoke to that lasting bond, as musicians and as brothers, in 1978. "[14] In August 1979, the band played at Knebworth Festival in England. Caldwell was discharged in 1969 and once again began playing music with his high school buddies. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He was 54. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. He loved playing in front of people, McCorkle said. [11], By the 1970s Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle had returned to Spartanburg, and the Toy Factory had resumed playing in area clubs.[12]. New Book on Radical Music of the Sixties, Whole World in an Uproar, Wayne Shorter, Saxophonist & Composer Who Co-Founded Weather Report, Dies, Back to the Future Musical Coming to Broadway, The Doobie Brothers The Captain and Me: Polishing a Diamond, Pink Floyd Sets Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. Martin Duffy #42: He died aged 55 years 7 months : . 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 was blind since birth but amazingly could play the heck out of the piano. VIP tickets will be available to purchase. Long Hard Ride, the band's fifth consecutive gold album, was released in 1976,[14] and its instrumental title track (which again features Charlie Daniels on fiddle) was nominated for a Grammy. In 1972, they signed with Capricorn Records, the same . He loved watching people and people listening to what he did. Mar 11 Carteret, NJ Carteret Perf. One thing we absolutely know for sure: If you heard it in a Marshall Tucker Band song, it certainly cant be wrong. The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. 75 on 24 September 1977). ADVERTISEMENT. Threats of harming another Tommy Caldwell, their original bassist, died following a car accident in 1980 when he was 30, and his brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell. 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. [20][32] Where We All Belong has been described as a "classic rock and roll album". The social media tribute also includes a snapshot of Tucker sitting at his piano, his hands on the keys. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. He tuned pianos in South Carolina for decades. May 02, 2022. Marshall Tucker Band. The South Carolina piano tuner after whom the Southern rockers of the Marshall Tucker Band named their group has died. Winds light and variable. Marshall Tucker, the blind South Carolina piano tuner whose name was adopted by The Marshall Tucker Band, has died. Feb 24 Rutland, VT Paramount Theatre 108 on 1 September 1973) and re-released in 1977 on Capricorn 0278 (peaked at No. 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. Lead singer Doug Gray (third from left) is the only original member left in The Marshall Tucker Band. And I realized it early on, back when I was a little kid and my mom and dad encouraged me to get up there and sing whatever song came on the jukebox. We dont want to stray from what we grew up listening to, Roland continues. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! I appreciate everybody.". Can't You See was used for the opening and closing credits of the Kevin Costner 2008 motion picture Swing Vote. Theres a certain gift I found I could share, whether I was in front of five people or 20,000 people. By 1984, hed left the Marshall Tucker Band, creating a huge hole as the group lost its lead guitarist, vocalist on Cant You See and principal songwriter. racist or sexually-oriented language. 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. Also other data will not be shared with third person. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images. "We are saddened to hear of the passing of someone very special to our hearts, for obvious reasons," theywrite on Saturday (Jan. Coincidentally at the same time, country star Lee Brice also name-checked the band in his hit "Parking Lot Party": "A little Marshall Tucker on the radio," the South Carolina native croons. Borden. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Toy Caldwell Jr., 45, a Founder of the Marshall Tucker Band, "Toy Caldwell Jr., 45, a Founder of the Marshall Tucker Band", "Toy T. 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The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 8:30 p.m. tonight as part of the Huntington Rib and Music Fest at Harris Riverfront Park. Toy Caldwell, Former Marshall Tucker Band Member, Dead at 45. Hub City music icons, the Marshall Tucker Band, will play Music on Main June 7 at downtown Spartanburg's Morgan Square. <br /><br /><br /><br /> Love the flip of Heard It In A Love Song, Life in a Song. Toy Caldwell died in 1993, after too much cocaine stopped his heart. Music video by The Marshall Tucker Band performing Can't You See (Audio). Well, there wont be another one, man.. He always said his talent was simply God-given. 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. Feb 13-17 Rock Legends Cruise 2023 [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. Also other data will not be shared with third person. 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. 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. If you heard it, then you were fortunate enough to catch it. May 25-28 Axton, VA Rooster Walk [6] Marshall Tucker died on January 20, 2023, at the age of 99. Though he never played in the Marshall Tucker Band, Tucker, who died on Jan. 20, was an important part of the rockers' history. "How do you cover 99 years of life? Tucker died peacefully Friday, Jan. 20 in West Columbia, according to a message on the Instagram page of the Marshall Tucker Band. 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Caldwell's body was found by his wife, Abbie Good Caldwell, at their home in . He began playing guitar before his teen years with his younger brother Tommy Caldwell. A big part of the current Marshall Tucker Band sound is the respected talent of Chris Hicks on guitar. He was kind, nonconfrontational and he just went with the flow," said Deborah Duval, the daughter of Tucker. After Tommy Caldwell was killed in a car accident in 1980, he was replaced by bassist Franklin Wilkie. Caldwell had a lightning fast thumb on guitar, McCorkle said. The group will perform those hits and more along the Ohio River when they take the stage tonight as part of Huntington Rib and Music Fest at Harris Riverfront Park. We are thankful for Mr. Marshall Tucker and the life he lived! Tucker died peacefully Friday, Jan. 20 in West Columbia, according to a message on the Instagram page of the Marshall Tucker Band. Get notified whenever The Marshall Tucker Band announces a live stream or a concert in your area. 21.) 14 on the Billboard charts. Always give no matter what. Tommy Caldwell died in a jeep accident in 1980. Wet Willie lead singer Jimmy Hall told Toy Caldwell to book the band at Grant's Lounge in Macon which he did. Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett said Caldwell visited a doctor Wednesday complaining of a headache, coughing and congestion. Member changes and deaths don't stop Marshall Tucker Band. Jul 21 Batavia, NY Batavia Downs Gaming, Related: Listings for 100s of classic rock tours. 38 on the Billboard charts. 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. Tommy Caldwellwas 30 years old when he died. January 22, 2023. Sole original member Doug Gray brings the South Carolina band to Symphony Hall Feb. 4. Duval said her father's disability never stopped him from learning and trying new things, and she never thought of her father as blind. Celebrating 50 years, Marshall Tucker Band to play free concert in downtown Spartanburg. Judith Durham #85: She died aged 79 years 1 month 2 days : Born . [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. One of the major Southern rock bands of the '70s, the Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, SC, in 1971 by singer Doug Gray, guitarist Toy Caldwell (born 1948, died February 25, 1993), his brother bassist Tommy Caldwell (born 1950, died April 28, 1980), guitarist George McCorkle (born 1947, died June 29th, 2007), drummer Paul Riddle, and reed player Jerry Eubanks. He loved watching people and people listening to what he did. You knew what you were getting on the A side, that square of chocolate. The Toy Factory's constantly shifting line-up included, at times, Caldwell, his younger brother Tommy, Doug Gray, Jerry Eubanks, George McCorkle, and Franklin Wilkie. 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. 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. 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). Marshall Tucker, a blind piano tuner who hailed from South Carolina, died on Friday (Jan. 20) at the age of 99. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. He developed a unique style of playing, playing the electric guitar using his thumb rather than a pick. He said the group was scheduled to open for the Allman Brothers and still didn . "Most of our fans who come to Spartanburg don't even know there's a monumental thing like . They are good memories.. Borden on drums; and new member Marcus Henderson on flute. People ask me all the time what Im gonna do when I turn 80, and I always say, The same thing that were continuing to do now. Were road warriors, theres no doubt about that and I dont intend to slow down. May the MTB wagon train continue running like the wind on a long hard ride for many more years to come. 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.. And though Doug Gray was officially the lead singer (and is currently the only . Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at home in Chicago August 4th, The Associated Press reports. Who died in the Marshall Tucker Band? 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 Band . We'd love to hear eyewitness He was 99. "He's just a great guy, so kind all the time, and I'd call just to cheer him up when he was sick.". He always said his talent was simply God-given. Thanks to hits like Cant You See, Heard It in a Love Song, Fire on the Mountain, 24 Hours At a Time, and Take the Highway, the 5x Gold, 3x Platinum-selling Southern Rock group has sold millions of albums worldwide. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. He was 99. They are good memories.. He was just a good, Christian man.". Jan 23 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up His younger brother Timmy, who was not a member of the band died a month before him, also the result of a car crash at age 25. Photo: Mariah Gray. 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 band and Tucker eventually figured out what was happening. He was 60. Since Tommys death, he was there in body only, Toy Caldwells wife Abbie said in 1998. Apr 01 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to attend. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday, Burnett said. Share your story https://t.co/FgSy4VIpWz, We're back on the road and ready to rock your town!! Doug Gray was fresh off his tour of duty in Vietnam when he and some friends from his Spartanburg, South Carolina . Your e-mail address will not be published. Marshall Tucker Band ConcertMarshall Tucker Band performs in front of crowd of 5,500 in downtown Spartanburg. Tommy Caldwell died in an auto accident in 1980. The Marshall Tucker Band's current iteration consists of Marcus James Henderson, Rick Willis, Chris Hicks and B.B. Our feature story on the band and their development. He died Friday night (4-26) according to close friends and band mates. Use the 'Report' link on In 1966, members of several such bands merged to form the Toy Factory, named after guitarist Toy Caldwell. [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". Caldwell married his wife Abbie on September 12, 1969. Marshall Tucker Death - Marshall Tucker, Famous Piano turning legend and namesake of Marshall Tucker Band has sadly passed away. These days, it is original singer Doug Gray who is keeping the Marshall Tucker train rolling. (Photo credit: Erika Goldring/WireImage) Dad's funeral was July 10th, and I saw many old friends of dad's that I had not seen in many years. [31] Guitarist/songwriter Toy Caldwell drew heavily from bluegrass and country while writing songs for the band's debut. Caldwell decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. 17, 2023, all at Bandsintown. 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. He was 99. 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. Lead singer, co-founder and sole original member Doug Gray has always credited a great deal of The Marshall Tucker Band's success to Toy Caldwell, and rightfully so. Under license to Marshall Tucker Entertainment Inc.#The. 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. "They know the words better than I do. Though . AllRightsReserved. The band's recent release of their Greatest Hits album, in traditional vinyl form, is a time capsule from that period. 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.). Be Nice. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Caldwell was born November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Mr. and Mrs. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Sr. "Can't You See" is also used in the 2001 film Blow, and the 2017 film I, Tonya. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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 . And I heard them all over the radio back then too. or anything. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. With mroe than 30 dates, the run kicks off at Delta Downs Racetrack, Hotel & Casino in Vinton, Louisiana, on February 11th . 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? Technically they're still around; lead singer Doug Gray is the only original member still in the band. 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. Rhythm guitarist George McCorkle died in 2007, leaving Gray as the only member from the classic era defined by the Caldwells. person will not be tolerated. In 1980 Tommy Caldwell died as a result of injuries from an auto accident. . Marshall, who lived in Columbia, was . 14 hit Heard It in a Love Song, carries on with the Marshall Tucker Band these days.