Original Members

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!

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, "Fire On the Mountain" and wrote or co-wrote many others including "Silverdado," "Dreamlover," "Everybody Needs Somebody," "Foolish Dreaming," "I Should Never Have Started Loving You," "Last of The Singing Cowboys" and "Life In A Song" among many others. George retired from the band in 1984 and eventually moved to Nashville to become a full time song writer. In the past few years he played in a band called The Renegades of Southern Rock.

George made a guest appearance with the Marshall Tucker Band in front of more than 17,000 fans on August 12, 2006 at the Starwood Amphitheater in Nashville. Our heart felt best wishes and prayers go out to his wife Vivian and son Justin. George was loved and respected and will be missed by all who knew him.

RIDE IN PEACE GEORGE

http://www.georgemccorkle.com/

Read an interview with George here.

You can find out what gear George used here!

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 touched us in a way no other music has, before or since. His thumb playing style created its own unique tone. He was the band's lead guitarist and primary songwriter from 1973 - 1983. He also played steel and acoustic guitar. He sang lead on several songs, including "Can't You See," "This Ol Cowboy," and "Blue Ridge Mountain Sky." After leaving MTB he formed the Toy Caldwell Band and in 1992 released a self-titled CD, his only solo album. It was re-released as Son of the South by his friend Charlie Daniels in 2000 (on Charlie's label, Blue Hat Records). Sadly, Toy passed away due to heart disease in 1993.

You can find out what gear Toy used here!

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 background vocals and wrote several songs, including Melody Ann, which was the only song he ever performed lead vocals on. Tommy was the leader and visionary of the group. He was an inspiration to many and friend to everyone.

You can find out what gear Tommy used here!