Articles by Ron

Tommy Caldwell     Tommy Caldwell was the band's bassist and front man from 1973 until the time of his death (from injuries sustained in a jeep accident) in 1980. He also sang...

Toy Caldwell   It was from the heart and soul of Toy Caldwell that the majority of Marshall Tucker's music originated. His lyrics and music have touched many. For alot of us it has...

George McCorkle   George McCorkle, original member and rhythm guitarist of the Marshall Tucker Band from 1973 - 1983. While a member of the band, he wrote their first top 40 hit,...

Paul Riddle   Drummer Paul Riddle was with the band from 1973 - 1983. He was heavily influenced by Buddy Rich and his jazz styling were unique to a rock and roll band and heavily...

Jerry Eubanks   Jerry Eubanks, a sax player by trade, was asked by Toy Caldwell if he knew how to play flute... and although he didn't, that didn't stop him from answering Toy's question...

Doug Gray   Doug Gray began singing at the age of about 4 or 5 at an American Graffiti style diner. He hasn't stopped singing since. Tommy was the band's original front man, bantering...

B.B. Borden   B.B. Borden, founding member of the 1970's progressive rock band Mother's Finest, joined MTB with the departure of Gary Guzzardo, having just gotten through playing several...

Don Cameron   Don Cameron played keyboards in MTB between 1989 - 1992. Anyone who saw the band perform during that time experienced his powerful vocals on songs like "Take the Highway"...

Clay Cook   Doug's 22 year old nephew Clay Cook replaces David Muse on sax, flute and keyboards. Clay Cook joined the Marshall Tucker Band in January of 2000 and was met with...

 Ronnie Godfrey   Ronnie Godfrey, who appeared as a guest musician on Tuckerized, became a member of the band shortly thereafter and remained thru 1984's Greetings from South...

Chris Hicks   Chris Hicks played lead and slide guitar in 1996 and 1997. By that time he had become well acquainted with MTB's music: his band, Loose Change, often opened for Toy...

Tim Lawter Since 1987 Tim Lawter has been providing the bottom for MTB. His bass solos are a fan favorite on "24 Hours at a Time." While he replicates the notes made famous originally by...

David Muse After Jerry's departure in 1996 David Muse stepped in and filled some mighty big shoes. His showmanship brought a new dimension to the band and he was well received by longtime...

Rusty Milner Rusty Milner has been with MTB since 1984. Previously he was with the Artimus Pyle Band. It was while recording tracks for that band's LP at Creative Arts Studio (owned by Doug,...

Ronald Radford Ronald Radford, a Spartanburg boy, played with the band from 1993 - 95. Previously, he toured several years with Randy Travis among others and was voted touring Guitar Player of...

Franklin Wilkie Franklin Wilkie was hired to replace Tommy on bass after Tommy's passing in 1980. His association with the members of MTB went back a long way. Prior to joining MTB he had...

In 1959 Speedway Records was founded by Ned Jarrett.  The labels first single was Go or Blow by the Revs.  "Thunder Road" marks the label's first release in the new millennium and...

Hotels, Motels and Road Shows An Interview with Stuart Swanlund by Michael B. Smith Born an "air force brat" in Puerto Rico on April 3, 1958,  Stuart Swanlund used to sit on his...

Marcus James Henderson     Marcus James Henderson grew up in Brevard, NC. His first gig was at 15 in Greenville, SC, playing at Vince Perone’s Forum with the Frankie...

Rick Willis Born, raised, and musically nurtured in good ol’ Spartanburg, South Carolina, Rick Willis was inspired by artists ranging from Otis Redding and Sam & Dave to Van...

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