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Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band formed in '71, recorded their self-titled debut
two years later and hit the road opening for the Allman Brothers Band.
Though most of their albums went gold (the power of Southern Rock!) they
were best remembered for the Country/pop "Heard It In A Love Song" and
the far superior "Fire On The Mountain."
The group's decline was hastened by both changing music trends and the death of Tommy Caldwell in an '80 auto accident. A short time later, Toy Caldwell left for a solo career. The Marshall Tucker Band lingered a bit longer before disbanding in '83. Later that year, Gray and
Eubanks re-launched the group.
The latter day Marshall Tucker Band has made forays into County (figures), Blues (of course) and Gospel (OK). Members came and went with regularity with only Gray sticking around for the whole show. Toy Caldwell passed away in '93.
Combining Blues, Country and Rock, the Marshall Tucker Band was highly successful. But frankly, the Allman Brothers did it better. "Marshall Tucker Band's Greatest Hits" gleans the high points. "Carolina Dreams" is their signature studio album.