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The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band
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Genres: Country-Rock, Southern Rock, Boogie Rock
Active: 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Formed: 1971 in Spartanburg, SC
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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 4, 1980), guitarist George McCorkle, drummer Paul Riddle, and reed player Jerry Eubanks. The group's style combined rock, country, and jazz and featured extended instrumental passages on which lead guitarist Toy Caldwell shone. The band was signed to Capricorn Records and released their debut album, The Marshall Tucker Band, in March 1973.
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Release: June 24, 2008
Label: Madacy
Release: December 4, 2007
Label: Shout! Factory