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Welcome to www.OriginalMarshallTucker.com !! This site is dedicated to the memory of George McCorkle, Toy and Tommy Caldwell as well as the surviving members of the original Marshall Tucker Band. I created this site in hopes to encourage MTB's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After all, MTB released their first album in 1973 which makes their induction 8 years over due. Induct the band that appealed to everyone from Hippies and Hillbillies, to U.S. Presidents! Induct Marshall Tucker Band! Remember, "One Honest Voice can be heard over a crowd" Your voice and signature counts! This site is also to honor a great band that helped change the sound of Rock and Roll and Country Music Forever Tommy Caldwell George McCorkle Doug Gray Paul Riddle Jerry Eubanks The "Original" Marshall Tucker Band 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 became 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!!! I miss you Brother!!! I think no other band truly deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, & Musician's Hall of Fame more than the Original Marshall Tucker Band!!! This site is a constant work in progress as we continue to find new things to add
2010 Jam-A-Que is in Honor of Marshall Tucker Band!!
The annual free southern rock event held in Pleasant Shade, TN will be in honor of Marshall Tucker Band. There will be tributes to the bands music, lots of historical MTB stuff on display, Free Food, Free Music, and All Star Jam Tribute to the Band. Chris Hicks will perform as well as Southern Boys Band and many others. For more info go to www.jam-a-que.com
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We would like to thank 105.9 Nashville for coming on to help with this effort. Thanks Mud and Joe!!!! You Rock...
"The Marshall Tucker Band has always been one of my favorite performing groups, and in addition to providing me with many hours of enjoying their music, I’m indebted to them in other ways. While on the Capricorn Records label, the Marshall Tucker Band gathered large crowds and helped to promote my candidacy for president. The broad range of their talents and selections helped to guarantee that all kinds of folks came to hear them and to listen to my very brief campaign speeches. I was additionally honored when they played during the celebration of my inauguration. They certainly deserve a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." -- Jimmy Carter I would like to personally thank President Carter for being so kind to take time out of his busy schedule to give me the above statement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 Jam-A-Que is in Honor of Marshall Tucker Band!!
The annual free southern rock event held in Pleasant Shade, TN will be in honor of Marshall Tucker Band. There will be tributes to the bands music, lots of historical MTB stuff on display, Free Food, Free Music, and All Star Jam Tribute to the Band. Chris Hicks will perform as well as Southern Boys Band and many others. For more info go to www.jam-a-que.com
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Special Thanks
I would like to thank:
George McCorkle - for all the help, support, and most of all friendship. I really miss you Brother.
Abbie Caldwell - Abbie you are the best. None of this would be possible without you. Love ya.
Justin McCorkle - It has been a long road little brother. But with you by my side it has been a lot easier walk.
The Bailey Brothers - Thanks for the music guys.... Playing with you is one of the best things in my life.
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