The Original Marshall Tucker Band

It is with a very heavy heart that I make this announcement:

George McCorkle made his Journey Home this morning, June 29th, 2007

I wish I could find the words right now to express the loss everyone is feeling. But, there just are not words

that describe such a wonderful man, only music. I have been asked to announce the services information:

Memorial Services Information:

Sunday July 1, 2007 4:00-8:00PM

There will be a Visitation at:

Carthage United Methodist Church (Church George Attended)

608 N. Main Street, Carthage, TN

Service for George's Friends, Neighbors, and Nashville Associates

Monday, July 2nd George will be transported via Tour Bus for his last ride home to Spartanburg where he will be laid to rest with his family, Toy, and Tommy Caldwell.

There will be a visitation in Spartanburg from 9:30-10:30 on Tuesday July 3rd at

Floyd's Green lawn Chapel

2075 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC

Burial 11:00 at:

Green Lawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg SC

On a personal note, I have known George for a few years now. When I met him he was one of my musical heroes. After knowing him one day, he was my inspiration as a man. He is the man we all should strive to be. I have heard the word "Legend" used on many people. However, it was not until meeting George, that I truly understood it's meaning. George you are my best friend, my brother, my hero, A true "Legend". I Love you man!!

Sign Guestbook setup by Spartanburg Herald-Journal

In 1973 an album was released which changed the sound of Rock and Roll Forever! That album was the self titled "Marshall Tucker Band". The album contained hits like "Take the Highway" and the southern rock anthem "Can't you See". The Marshall Tucker band combined Country, Rock, Jazz, and Blues to create an original sound which transcended all music boundaries. To this day Marshall Tucker songs can be heard on both rock and country stations around the world.

Their follow up album "A new life", which contained the hit "24 hours at a time", was no less impressive and continued to grow their fan base. However, their success exploded upon their release of "Searchin' for a Rainbow" which contained their first top 40 hit "Fire on the Mountain".

Tragically, in 1980 bass player Tommy Caldwell was killed due to injuries sustained in a Jeep accident. George McCorkle, decided to leave the band in 1983 and this was the end of "The Original Line-up". Sadly, Toy Caldwell Passed away in 1993 due to heart failure.

Today, Doug Gray, still tours under the Marshall Tucker Band name. I have had the great pleasure of meeting Doug and the guys touring as Marshall Tucker Band. However, this site is a memorial to the Band that changed Rock and Roll Forever, the Original Marshall Tucker Band.

I have been blessed to have become very good friends with George McCorkle. It has been a highlight of my life to get to know, work for, and become friends with George. George, has become my inspiration not only as a musician, but as a human being and a man. Thanks George!!! You Rock Brother!!! I think no other band truly deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame more than the Original Marshall Tucker Band!!!

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