Marshall Tucker Band News

Gary Guzzardo

Garry Guzzardo replaced Frank Toler in 1993 and stayed with the band until 1996.

 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 Carolina. Prior to MTB, he played with Franklin in Lovejoy and later with Toy's bassist Tony Heatherly in a band called Carolina. After that band's break-up Ronnie and Franklin formed Garfeel Ruff with Ronnie's brother, Rick. The band recorded 2 albums; their self-titled debut in '78 and Born To Play, though it wasn't released until 1985. They also had a song on the soundtrack of "The Hitter", a B-film starring Ron "Superfly" O'Neal. Ronnie also played with Toy in the mid-80's and cut some tracks with him. Besides being a great piano and keyboard player he is a very powerful and soulful singer. He now resides in Nashville.

Pat Ellwood

Pat Ellwood replaced Tony Heatherly (on bass) in 2004.

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 resounding acclaim from audiences across the country. He's worked cohesively with his band mates to continue the spirit upon which MTB has thrived for over 30 years. Lending youthful ingenuity, charisma and vocals that rival some of the best in Rock today, Clay has proven himself a legend in the making. After two years of studying Music Theory at Boston's Berklee College of Music, Clay returned to his hometown, Atlanta, GA with friend John Mayer. The two created a striking songwriting pair, co-writing such hits as "No Such Thing" now featured on Mayer's release "Room For Squares" (Columbia). They received local notoriety, playing venues throughout Georgia before going separate ways. In the summer of 1999 Clay moved to Huntington Beach, California on a musical sabbatical before joining MTB. With twenty years of music studies and experience under his belt, beginning with piano at age four, Clay continues to expand and perfect his mastery of instruments such as sax, flute, keyboards, guitar, slide guitar and drums.

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" and "Another Cruel Love." During his stint he also contributed as a songwriter with songs such as "County Road" and "And the Hills," which the band shot a video of for the Playboy channel... with the assistance of Playboy bunnies.

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 years with the Outlaws and before that, Molly Hatchet. His unrelentless rock and roll playing style has energized the band and his drum solos amaze crowds. A southern boy from Atlanta, he has been a great addition to MTB.

Read Interview with B.B. Borden

Ace Allen

Ace Allen, who had played in White Wind with Stuart and Tim Lawter, joined the band in 1985 and would remain until 1992. Today he sells insurance in Spartanburg and has played with the Southern Rock All-Stars.

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 with the crowd and introducing songs. Doug never said too much... but time changes everyone! After Tommy passed away there obviously was a big void in the band. Though Franklin Wilkie was hired to replace Tommy on bass, the band still need someone to step into his on-stage roll. Doug did so, though somewhat reluctantly. It's a role he obviously relishes today. After almost 30 years on the road and over 5,000 shows, you can still see the love he has for doing what he does.

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 with a resounding "hell yeah!" He set out to learn real quick, and thus the addition of the instrument that made MTB's sound unique from all other southern rock bands was made. Jerry was a mainstay in the band from 1973 - 1996. His flute and sax solos were, along with Toy's guitar licks, the signature of the band. After 25 years of life on the road, he enjoy a life of leisure in Spartanburg with his wife and children, and plays in a band called the Lipnikkies.

Read an interview with Jerry Eubanks

Visit his website here!

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 contributed to their unique style of music. He still lives in Spartanburg where he owns a drum stick company, The Carolina Stick Company, and teaches lessons. He occasionally sits in with the Allman Brothers Band and plays in a local band called Throbber.

You can find out what gear Paul used here!