[fiedlerh]

The Marshall Tucker Band comes to mind. I think Doug Gray is still playing. Once a nationally known act, now relegated to playing local fests, bars, and county fairs. People still want to hear them, just not a huge draw with most of the original members gone. Saw MTB at Carpentersville (IL) fest around 1990. Lead singer was drunk on his ass, but it was free.

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 (born 1947, died June 29th, 2007), drummer Paul Riddle, and reed player Jerry Eubanks.

[MikeNoun]

But at what point should the band NOT tour under their original name?

I just heard some other 60's bands (mildly successful) are going to tour under their original names, but there's only 1 member left in some of those groups, and that member did not sing or write anything. I feel the ticket buying public should know, or at the very least, the ticket prices should be adjusted accordingly.

By the way, when did The Beatles break up?

[stevek0629]

Saw them at thio Ho-Chunck Casino last month in Wisconsin after a 30-year abstinence. What Doug has put togther is as good as the original. He has retained the original expertise in each instrument and the overall sound as possible.

Good stuff. See them if you can!

[Cobrabill]

Originally Posted by stevek0629

Saw them at thio Ho-Chunck Casino last month in Wisconsin after a 30-year abstinence. What Doug has put togther is as good as the original. He has retained the original expertise in each instrument and the overall sound as possible.

Good stuff. See them if you can!

No-one and i mean NO-ONE plays like TC did.McCorkle was one of the best rythm players on the planet.And Tommy was the leader.


I suggest you look at teh two selections below and see what the real MTB was

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0L5L...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy6n5...eature=related


Then this one.The talent assembled here is mind blowing and todays MTB couldn't hold a candle to them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ggxf...eature=related

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by fiedlerh

The Marshall Tucker Band comes to mind. I think Doug Gray is still playing. Once a nationally known act, now relegated to playing local fests, bars, and county fairs. People still want to hear them, just not a huge draw with most of the original members gone. Saw MTB at Carpentersville (IL) fest around 1990. Lead singer was drunk on his ass, but it was free.

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 (born 1947, died June 29th, 2007), drummer Paul Riddle, and reed player Jerry Eubanks.

Sad that both Tommy & Toy are dead. I saw them play in the early 90s still a damn good band.