In the 1970's as a child, my crazy Uncle Todd would sing songs to me like "Heard in a Love Song" and oh so many more. So, when I hear a Marshall Tucker song, I immediately think of Todd & his first wife (who passed away in 1998). It was a dream come true to sit in the State Theatre in State College, PA on July 9 with my crazy uncle and watch The Marshall Tucker band right in front of us. Todd got to come down and meet you with Richard Sleigh (the opening act who is my son's guitar teacher). That was an absolute thrill for Todd and I thank you for giving him the autographed photo. (He saw you and caught a tamobrine in 1977 at the Clearfield Fair). It was evident that Doug is in a lot of pain (and rightfully so) and I felt very blessed that he was willing to come out and share those raw emotions with us b/c music is a sanctuary for me as I am sure it is for many. I know that everyone in that audience is rooting for Doug. One guy who was in our group just lost his best friend to suicide in June and I watched his face as Doug shared some of his story with us. Being able to talk about it and do your thing musically is the only way you will get through it. The concert was phenomenal and probably one of the best I have ever seen. You have top notch musicians (Marcus was WOW!) and I want to thank you for an evening I will never forget. My thoughts and prays are with Doug and his family. Take care!
Jill
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In the 1970's as a child, my crazy Uncle Todd would sing songs to me like "Heard in a Love Song" and oh so many more. So, when I hear a Marshall Tucker song, I immediately think of Todd & his first wife (who passed away in 1998). It was a dream come true to sit in the State Theatre in State College, PA on July 9 with my crazy uncle and watch The Marshall Tucker band right in front of us. Todd got to come down and meet you with Richard Sleigh (the opening act who is my son's guitar teacher). That was an absolute thrill for Todd and I thank you for giving him the autographed photo. (He saw you and caught a tamobrine in 1977 at the Clearfield Fair). It was evident that Doug is in a lot of pain (and rightfully so) and I felt very blessed that he was willing to come out and share those raw emotions with us b/c music is a sanctuary for me as I am sure it is for many. I know that everyone in that audience is rooting for Doug. One guy who was in our group just lost his best friend to suicide in June and I watched his face as Doug shared some of his story with us. Being able to talk about it and do your thing musically is the only way you will get through it. The concert was phenomenal and probably one of the best I have ever seen. You have top notch musicians (Marcus was WOW!) and I want to thank you for an evening I will never forget. My thoughts and prays are with Doug and his family. Take care!