Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniels, ...Good Stuff. Glad I was there when it all happened. "Can't You See" is a true classic in every sense of the word.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Same here man! Great era of music. Thanks for watching!
@dannyboybabb3875
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget.....Grinderswitch!
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
@@shrimp8004 Thanks Shrimp..appreciate it!
@FYMASMD
Жыл бұрын
Allman Brothers are many levels over those other bands. None of those groups could compete with them musically. None of them.
@ericargo9157
Жыл бұрын
@@FYMASMD What groups are those?
@mjt5576
Жыл бұрын
I always loved Toy's guitar playing. He was very underrated.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
I think so too!! Thanks for watching!
@mjt5576
Жыл бұрын
@@RiverDocs I enjoy your content. Please keep it coming! Thanks
@bbb8997
Жыл бұрын
@@pepepupu9379 not is Toy's case
@onazram1
Жыл бұрын
@Pepe Pupu Your not kidding!!
@davidhunter801
Жыл бұрын
Me too. Great songwriter also.
@anthonyplute9981
Жыл бұрын
Toy was one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. Listen to his guitar in Can't You See it is astonishing. He is one of my favorite guitarists of all time.
@bwanna23
Жыл бұрын
I lived in Spartanburg 1973-77 and I'll tell you, that town was so proud of these guys. They, along with the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a few others really defined Southern Rock. I was glad to be there in their heyday.
@jamesmack3314
Жыл бұрын
“ from Spartanburg, South Carolina Capricorn recording artist the Marshall Tucker band”👍
@IceMan-cp6ep
Жыл бұрын
Greg Allman said "rock and roll was born in the south", All rock is southern rock
@MikeBlackRealEstate
Жыл бұрын
I was at Wofford from 1974 to 1978. Marshall Tucker was very popular. Every now and then I would see Toy around town, particularly at The Beacon. It was a thrill to know we had real rock stars in Spartanburg. I
@brandonkimbrell9721
4 ай бұрын
I'm from spartanburg south Carolina chesnee
@thomasremoryemory7270
4 ай бұрын
Rock on man!
@andrew_c_417
Жыл бұрын
This was beautifully told. Toy and Tommy are my 3rd cousins and there was a lot of information here even I didn't know since most who knew them have passed on these days. My grandfather gave me copies of the handwritten eulogies Charlie Daniels did for Tim, Tommy, and Toy when they each passed, which are among my prized possessions. I had the pleasure of seeing Doug and the current band perform 5 or 6 years ago and took the opportunity to meet him, but I wish I had gotten to see the real band in it's prime. I appreciate what you shared.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@shrimp8004
9 ай бұрын
That's badass they were some jamming mf✌️
@markwhite1772
7 ай бұрын
Even though Charlie did not go to Toy’s funeral
@frankgarcia1170
6 ай бұрын
MTB .. Right up there at the top of my list of all time greatest southern R&R bands. Toy had such feeling when playing. One of my all time favorite concerts (and there were MANY) was August 26th 1977 @ Concord Pavillion.. MTB and the Outlaws. My girfriend (now my wife), my cousin and his girlfriend all got settled in for what we figured was going to be a great night, beautiful weather in the Bay Area. It most certainly was quite a night. The Outlaws opened the show and lit it up...! After a great set from them, MTB took the stage and I still remember saying Wow.. what a great set by them, how will the MTB top that!? Well they most certainly did! And not by just a little but totally blew us away! Used to go to S.F. to Fillmore West, Winterland, Kesar Stadium, Golden Gate Park, all for concerts in the mid to late 60's and early 70's... Saw the best of the best and MTB live was one of my favorites...! Only the good die young.....
@jscharleston7963
4 ай бұрын
First album I heard at 13 was Searchin for a Rainbow-first concert MT Searchin in Charleston. I can still see Toy playing that steele guitar. I rank this group up there with all the greatest rock bands,easy choice for me.
@souflikar6702
Жыл бұрын
My hometown boys. Our town was so proud of them and their talent. Toy was an exceptional musician and songwriter!
@michaelantoniotti2738
4 ай бұрын
Spartanburg's pride and an incredible run....RIP Toy
@wildmongols
2 ай бұрын
What was'the population of the city in 1970? Thank you!
@Lisa-pl6gv
Ай бұрын
They had such fine manners. Treated the girls going to their concerts like sisters. You could tell they were raised right.
@krisgunning4676
5 ай бұрын
I have very happy memories of this band and its beautiful heartfelt songs. Between 1961 to 1990 I grew up in Palo Alto, near Stanford University. As a teenager and then into my 20's I remember going to see amazing bands all over the greater San Francisco Bay, ticket prices were $5 to $10 dollars for great shows at small bars, bigger clubs, then stadiums! My first concert that I saw & heard Marshall Tucker was approximately 1976 or 1977, they were part of a group of other "Southern" bands organised by "Bill Graham" at one of his Day on the Green multi band shows, at The Concord Arena in Concord, CA. It was a wonderful madness! Marshall Tucker band, Charlie Daniels, Allman Brothers, and others I can't remember right now, although I do have a box for all of my concert ticket stubs. I still play all of these timeless songs and music in 2024! The 1960's & 1970's had some fabulous musicians, and I was in the right place & right time to see so much wonderful shows. Thank you for sharing your memories and knowledge to all of us fans!
@frankwolf3860
4 ай бұрын
Hi Kris! If you were in "PA" in the early '70s perhaps you remember "FPFMC"...Free Peoples Free Music Company: we put on the Friday/Saturday night dances at Lytton Plaza downtown PA on Summer nights...also working with PA Parks and Recreation we put on free concerts all around PA: El Camino Park, Mountain View and Redwood City...also we did 4 big shows at Frost Amphitheater/Stanford University. Heady times for us all...lots of great, clean fun, then everyone went home...no guns, no violence, and eager to do it all again times.
@plantfeeder6677
Жыл бұрын
Loved Toy Caldwell and Tommy was my late brother's inspiration to play bass guitar. Saw these guys when nobody knew who they were in 1973 opening for the Guess Who. Blew us away. RIP Toy, Tommy, and George McCorkle. The Most Unique Southern Rock Band of all time. Their jazz/blues interludes were masterpieces
@MikeBlackRealEstate
Жыл бұрын
I cleaned Toy's grave six months ago. It had not been done in a while. It was an honor to do so.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
It's so good to know he still has fans and people still care and think about him. Thank you!
@jscharleston7963
4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Lightsavver
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! He's a Legend. You obviously are a great person and friend to his family. May God bless you
@carolynmeier167
3 ай бұрын
thank you mike........toy was a gift to all of us.
@DAMONWickham-j5o
2 ай бұрын
God bless you
@jameskenneally5644
Жыл бұрын
Watching can't you see Marshall Tucker band 1973 black and white concert footage. IT HAS 43 MILLION VIEWS . That performance shows how great that band was in there prime.
@alexkatsanos8475
Жыл бұрын
That was one of the greatest blood and guts singing and playing you will ever hear.
@johnpodlesnik1030
3 ай бұрын
Would love to be able to see the whole show.
@Lisa-pl6gv
Ай бұрын
I'm in that video! Kneeling down holding a guitar and wearing saddle shoes in a box with their friends or family members. I was 13 then and followed them for years.
@bh-zj4yt
Жыл бұрын
Saw Marshall Tucker with The Allmans and The Outlaws in San Diego in 1975. What a show!!
@dancaldwell-o9c
Жыл бұрын
What a great documentary. I did not know Toy, but I am a fairly close relative. Spartanburg is where our family settled after coming to America from Ireland. My mom spent 20 years writing the story of our family. That book is 1100 pages long and full of many stories of our people, including Toy. It is very nice to see him honored. Thank you.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Dan. I'm happy you enjoyed it. That's so cool to hear of your mother's book. 1100 pages is a huge story to write and something to really enjoy!
@AllenGoodman
Жыл бұрын
Can't You See is the perfect Southern rock song ever,in my book.
@alanquintus2069
Жыл бұрын
One of the finest concerts I've ever seen was the OG lineup of this great band. Multiple encores etc. R.I.P. Toy, Tommy, and George your music still plays at my house.
@ferdberfle5069
Жыл бұрын
All I know is I was sorry to see these guys go! A lot of great music in 10 years. Thanks for a great doc RD!
@travishendrix7026
Жыл бұрын
My people come out of South Carolina. If you are a Southerner. You know this band through and through. I am so grateful to live in the time of "The Marshall Tucker Band" Been a hellava ride. Many thanks Doc for another great video. Your the best my brother.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Travis!
@jimattolino4777
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. 24 Hours At A Time live with Charlie Daniels is in my opinion one of the greatest songs of all time. Not one bad note 🔥🔥🔥
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. 24 hours is one of my favorite MTB tunes!
@thomaskauser8978
Жыл бұрын
Yup!
@fluffyusa
Жыл бұрын
@@RiverDocs my fav song from MTB is Blue Ridge Mountain Sky even though that live version of 24 hours at a Time with Charlie Daniel's playing the fiddle rocks!
@melissahamilton8238
Жыл бұрын
Thank u for ur reply. 24 is one of my favorite songs too! Melissa
@dennisobrien3618
5 ай бұрын
That version of that song is my absolute favorite song, bar none. I watched them in concert at least a half-dozen times in their heyday.
@jimbomagnum1510
Жыл бұрын
Met these guys at a Volunteer Jam in the 70’s. I was so impressed with Toy’s style, I fashioned my playing after Toy. He is missed and I will never forget him or the joy he brought to us guitarist.
@NJDEVILz86
Жыл бұрын
The thumb
@anthonyfoutch3152
Жыл бұрын
which one? I was at the first 4 V J.
@jimbomagnum1510
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyfoutch3152 I’m old and can’t remember the exact date, but it was with Marshall Tucker, Outlaws, Elvin Bishop at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.
@PaulWSmith-yn7ym
Жыл бұрын
Toy Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, Tim Caldwell. 3 brothers extraordinaire. Thanks for your service. Saw you many times over the years in your prime. Won't forget these men.
@tylerprice-x7v
Жыл бұрын
Paul Riddle was a straight up jazz drummer,so important to their sound really set them apart
@berserkley
10 ай бұрын
"This Old Cowboy" is Marshall Tucker's finest song, IMHO, and I believe Paul Riddle is a large part of the reason for that. His drumming is incredible.
@sadielampduo3762
Жыл бұрын
Can't you see ,, we love that smooth bluesy Southern rock tune and always will ... Thanks again River Docks for the post on the Marshall Tucker story
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks so much for watching!!
@glennmeek2718
Жыл бұрын
The Marshall Tucker Band was always underrated no matter the record sales. Last of the singin cowboys will always be my favorite.
@qcc5
Жыл бұрын
I wore our every album and 8 track! Still listen to their music. I especially love "In My Own Way". One of my favorite songs of all time. 70 years old and still kicking! I played in several Country/Rock bands, and Can't You See was always requested.
@rdpurdom
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing this to us. And thanks to all the members of the MTB. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NOISE! And thank you Toy for your service!
@shrimp8004
8 ай бұрын
Was toy n the service sir
@carrollcaldwell4570
Жыл бұрын
I first heard Toy play at Club Jamarta in Greenville,S.C. in 1966. His band was called The Rants and featured Toy, George McCorkle,Ross Hanna on drums, Franklin Wilkey on bass and David McCutcheon lead vocals. Brother Tommy Caldwell and Doug Gray were in a band called The New Generation and cut a record on a 45rpm called" its all over!" Two great bands and great musicians.
@indyme2
Жыл бұрын
Are you from Roebuck?
@carrollcaldwell4570
Жыл бұрын
Close to Roebuck. On Reidville Road on the old Caldwell place.
@John-zq3xl
6 ай бұрын
Wow, that's great! And long before they were discovered, would have loved to see those teenagers playing back then...I play Can't You See finger picking style on my acoustic guitar which I think Toy would like along with Dessert Skies and This Ole Cowboy and I'll Be Loving You
@anthonyrothwellsingletary587
2 ай бұрын
I saw the Marshall Tucker Bank when I was student at the University of Georgia in 1972. The University had a large coliseum, however the sound was terrible. So I went down and sat on the floor right in front of Toy Caldwell. I was amazed at his playing and subsequent style and tone. Being a die hard fan of Duane Allman and seeing him and the Brothers many times there just could not be anybody that could create what Duane and Dickie produced. I was amazed that I was sitting in front of someone that could create that magic. Of course it was Toy Caldwell. He was creating incredible music using his thumb and no pick. He was playing a beautiful 1959 Les Paul. Anyway, it changed my mine in regards Toy and the Band. He and the band were unbelievable. I became a fan almost instantly. He changed the way I played, Later, his death upset me just as Duane's death did. I loved there style and it left an imbedded memory of that concert. What a talented man Toy was. He later put original pickups from his 1959 Les Paul in a 1974 Les Paul. He did this to keep his sound but not risking damage to that original 1959 Model Gibson Les Paul. There music is still wonderful and creates a glow within anybody, especially me. Thank you God for the passion of music and those who create it.
@christencioffi1576
Жыл бұрын
I got the chance, as a local musician in CT, to perform with a band that opened for his band Toy Caldwell and the Shadowriders, after he left MTB…it was an experience meeting him as I listened to his music since I was old enough to take interest… My disappointment was watching his cocaine use literally destroy him…such an amazing talent, and such a waste of life…RIP my friend
@Larrymh07
6 ай бұрын
I especially enjoyed hearing about Mr. Marshall Tucker. What a guy!
@RiverDocs
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@cosmogman
Жыл бұрын
Pushing 70 now. Was my favorite southern rock band during those Air Force times. Still jamming to them.
@nolaserv
Жыл бұрын
Thank you by me too...Father was a Lieutenant Commander aboard a minesweeper in WW2. Passed a little over 2 yrs. ago. I'm sure he would have thanked you too and accepted your thanks. Thanks and respect always to our Vets.
@cosmogman
Жыл бұрын
@@roswo I was a 462. Weapons. F-4.
@cosmogman
Жыл бұрын
@@roswo MacDill
@turdferguson12
Жыл бұрын
@@cosmogman I was a 2W1, (I know, I know) on 15s, 117s, and 22s.
@cosmogman
Жыл бұрын
@@turdferguson12 Is that a weapons load crew? I was a 3-man.
@specialroy6087
Жыл бұрын
In the '70's I saw Marshall Tucker at least five times..."Where We All Belong" is an all time GREAT double live album ...Amazing music!
@davebentz5287
Жыл бұрын
Charlie Daniels joined MTB at the Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee for 2 nights in ‘74, recording “Where We All Belong”. Seeing and listening to that show was the best 4 bucks (at the door) I ever spent!
@raymondstrehl3679
Ай бұрын
Reminded me how lucky we were for all the really Good Music we had and have... Thanks
@kevinfitzpatrick8088
Жыл бұрын
Toy Caldwell One of the greats.Very underrated !! RIP 💐🙏💐
@downeys1
Жыл бұрын
One of the best! “Where We All Belong” is a clear top ten live albums of all time; no question! Thanks for sharing what a tremendous talent. I sat with Toy in a small bar in Atlanta with another friend and Toy played a one man show for the two of us. I’ll never forget these guys!
@jamesmack3314
Жыл бұрын
No doubt where we all belong is fantastic and that version 24 hours at a time is just as good as it gets, they really kick ass on that…the studio stuff is excellent as well
@philherrick7319
Жыл бұрын
Recording for that album was done over 2 nights at the Milwaukee PAC Uihlein Hall. The band played and recorded the first night. They hastily scheduled the second night to get more tape. They played the second night for reduced ticket prices for those holding ticket stubs from the previous night's show. Fortunate enough to be sitting right under one of the audience microphones. Can still hear my friends and I in the audience 2 excellent shows, and can ( kind of) relive them when I listen to the album.
@jamesmack3314
Жыл бұрын
@@philherrick7319 nice insights… did you actually witness the version of 24 hours that’s on the album because that was epic. Charlie Daniels came out.
@philherrick7319
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmack3314 That was a nice, unexpected surprise
@monmixer
Жыл бұрын
He was my favorite southern rock guitarist. His picking technique just blew me away. Not so much how he picked but how damn fast he could precisely wiggle that thumb back and forth!!! All of the bad luck his biological family had in such a short time is heartbreaking to talk about even today. I couldn't imagine the grief Their Mother has suffered through.
@michaelcolbourn9609
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. The original line up were so rock solid live - caught them 2-3 times in New England. Met Toy and drove him [and Ed King!] to/from a gig in Stowe VT - an hour drive each way. He was such a nice person. Still miss them.
@Owner7979
Жыл бұрын
I my goodness 😭thank u for sharing that beautiful story! I have loved Marshall Tucker since First album and never knew anything about them because we didn't have internet ✌️🎶thanks now more of Bread, All if 70 groups!📱📲🎥📹💻⌨️🎙📽📡
@alvinmarcus5780
Жыл бұрын
I was blessed to see the band back around 85 and got to spend maybe 20 minutes talking to them. Just down home country boys like myself. Great day.
@brianboyle5934
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I love the original MTB and always will. Southern rock filled the air during most of my days in the 70’s, with Toy and Tommy leading the way. And today, nothing makes me feel better than listening to those great tunes Toy wrote. RIP Toy, Tommy and George. You’ll never be forgotten 😢✌🏻
@RockmasterVideos
Жыл бұрын
agree 100%, great band!
@drwisdom1
Жыл бұрын
The greatest live performances in Southern rock history include the ABB doing "Whipping Post" and Toy Caldwell doing "Take the Highway" jam, when those bands were in their prime.
@tomh6183
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!
@wallisliss
Жыл бұрын
Saw MTB In the 70's. The power and beauty of his playing haunts me to this day. The brothers deaths are as harrowing as Barry & Duane. Miss them very much.
@bbb8997
Жыл бұрын
great video, I saw original Marshall Tucker Band @ the August Jam '74 at the Charlotte motor speedway. Toy ripped the best version of "everyday I have the blues" I have ever heard & I have seen BB King 3 times '73, '86, '05. hung out on the bus with him after his show. I'm sure he would be proud of Toy's revved up version. Toy was a guitar slinger with the best of them🎸🎸🎸🎸
@jasondorris6408
Жыл бұрын
My ex wife was best friends with Toy's daughter in middle school...had alot of sleepovers at Toy's house in Spartanburg...when he died we were dating and she told me he often had a white baggie in his pocket of his shirt when he would pass out in the den while she was staying over....also my ex wife's best friend Paige Connell....who's no longer here ...older brother...took drumming lessons from Paul Riddle...in the early to mid eighties...I believe...to say all this ...I love the Marshall Tucker Band ...one of my favorites...no doubt...casting no dispersion on Toy....just giving a humble context to this pod cast...and to my soul ...The good Lord knows how much I miss Paige and Toy...God bless and rest in eternal peace...thank you Toy' for beautiful music...I love you Paige...and you had a voice of an angel...peace
@duaneevans3795
4 ай бұрын
Great, great job, River Docs! Your story is so prescient, I know that the entire Caldwell Family would approve. I bought their studio in Moore, SC in 1985 and ran it while raising a family there for 10 years. I became friends with Paul Riddle, George McCorkle and especially with Toy Caldwell. I could write a book, but those days are passed. Toy Caldwell was one of the sweetest, kindest and most sensitive human beings I ever met. I was recording him and his band right when he passed, trying to help him get a new deal with Phil Walden at Capricorn. We were doing a 5 song demo. We pretty much had 3 in the can when he died that tragic night. I had recorded the last solo he ever played and no one has ever heard it. I truly loved Toy... what a terrific hero and patriot he was. Not to mention his guitar and songwriting talent . Indeed, a special soul...RIP Toy Caldwell!
@RiverDocs
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Duane. Appreciate it. I would love to hear some of your stories!! email me if you want to talk. riverdocs@yahoo.com
@telekaster19991
Жыл бұрын
From a SC guy, I appreciate you doing a video on MTB. Good stuff!
@davidstatham9329
Жыл бұрын
always wanted to learn of the real truth of the Bands history, had the opportunity to see them in the 70's, thank you! well done.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!
@RobertDiack-sk5yq
3 ай бұрын
Fabulous band and never tire of listening to the late 70's, 80's albums. Always loved Toy's musicality, jovial ways and carefree spirit best illustrated on 'Last of the singing cowboys' and 'Anyway the wind blows rider'. RIP Toy, your gift to the world still lives on by lightening the mood of people struggling with trials and tribulations of life.
@mikes9759
Жыл бұрын
Great band!! Always loved their music!!! Up there with the big guys!!!! One of the best shows I ever saw and I remember it like it was yesterday!! Loved his tone and I thought I was the only one who played with his thumb! When they played Can't You See it could make the hair stand up on your arms!! Terrible loss!
@InfinityMotorsports
Жыл бұрын
The pedal steel is usually tuned to E9 or C6 (E9 more of a bluesy tone - C6 has a “Hawaiian” guitar sound). Theoretically you could run a standard tuning since the instrument is played with a slide and block technique - however an open chord tuning such as E9 or C6 allows for specific modal / tonal sound quality.
@kevinricesr.9903
Жыл бұрын
At 63 years young this band I saw in OKC in 1976 there abouts gave me inspiration in music they played and sang perfect in my eyes and we all loved them thanks for the memories
@soonerlegendspodcast
Жыл бұрын
Was it at the famous Diamond Ballroom where you saw them?
@charlesivey100
5 ай бұрын
I can't recall the year, but somewhere around 1973. Marshall Tucker came into town to play. Tickets were $7.50 and I didn't have enough money: I was 14 and couldn't borrow enough. But, thanks to a cool doorman at Independence Hall, I and a friend got in for free. We managed to get close to the stage and I was wowed by Mr. Caldwell's thumb picking. And the rest of the concert was great.
@chrisglockler6809
Жыл бұрын
First heard them in 1973 (was already an ABB ‘freak’ at the time), and finally saw (the rump of) the band in concert in Asheville, NC a couple years ago, warming up for the CDB. (It was Charlie’s last year, and it was amazing how good and energetic he and the band still were!). The Caldwells were sorely missed, of course, but we all stood and roared for “Fire On The Mountain” and “Can’t You See” anyway. Out of nostalgia and respect, at least. Always loved the sound of Toy’s guitar playing, especially that “chicken pickin.” Didn’t realize it was all thumb until I stumbled onto a live performance of “Can’t You See” on KZitem a couple years ago. Amazing style and ability. Although I was familiar with much of the info, including the origin of the band’s name, this documentary is very well done and much appreciated. Thank you!
@avlanche7777
8 ай бұрын
Great story, great history and band… Very unique and beloved group of guys in country/rock/ blues history!! Among everyone’s favorites. Thanks
@RiverDocs
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Appreciate you watching!
@azcharlie2009
2 ай бұрын
Toy's guitar style is so great! I can't even slightly duplicate it. He was amazing. One of the best southern rock guitarists EVER!
@RiverDocs
2 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@kellykilts6297
6 ай бұрын
I have always truly loved this band. I was a young drummer in 1978. I felt that the Serching for a Rainbow was so great. Had a mix of country , blues and even jazz. Every song was a gem. God bless these guys. This generation of music was the best ever and a great inspiration.
@DanielAtencio-nl5wy
10 ай бұрын
I first listened to Marshall tucker in yhe 70's and I have never stopped I'm 72 I listen iftrn
@Dreamweaver777
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Bless them all for their beautiful music. Toy's guitar work brings tears to my eyes... wonderful!
@bernieritters7206
Жыл бұрын
One of the best bands around in the seventies, I was lucky to have seen them live 7 times. But the concert that stands out to me was in Saratoga, NY with the CDB warming up. It was simulcast live on a nearby Rock Station that night, both bands played there hearts out! I think it was 1977 I was 19 yrs. old and I would say it was in my top 5 best shows I've ever saw 🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶💞
@tomh6183
Жыл бұрын
I was blessed to see them at the Uptown Theater in Chicago and have some wonderful pictures of the band from that concert.A once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten.A great video,thank you so much.God Bless America
@johnhawkins9826
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this - I'm in the UK and first heard MTB in 1973, from then on I was hooked, bought every release after the first album - What a great band and sound, nothing like them to my knowledge - They turned me on to Southern Rock for the rest of my life after the late 50s US rockabilly hits - Love Toy and all the guys - So many brilliant tracks, I still play them today - Thank you guys
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome John. Glad you enjoyed it!
@pedenmk
Жыл бұрын
What a great musician. Everytime I drive through Spartanburg I think of the Marshall Tucker Band. One of my favorites.
@kenm.3512
Жыл бұрын
I was in a southern rock band during the 80's and early 90's. We played 4 or 5 MTB songs and as a lead guitarist, I looked forward to playing those songs every time we gigged. I never knew who Marshall Tucker was. His story is impressively touching. I had an old cassette of "A New Life" that I literally wore out listening to. Oddly, I didn't really collect many more of their albums. All the same, I heard lots of their music through friends and acquaintances. I didn't know Toy had served in Vietnam. He and his brother Tommy were the heart of the band, no doubt. And indeed, having learned some of Toy's licks for my band, I admired Toy's playing very much. Like the passing of Duane and Berry of the Allman's, the Caldwell's departures from Marshall Tucker left voids that were impossible to fill. Though both bands soldiered on, the spirit's of their fallen brothers became permanent legacies. The same thing can be said for Skynyrd, Outlaws and Hatchet to name but a few. Thanks so much Sir, for this video. I love the way you tell these stories. I can tell you deeply admire your subjects. Well, you've won me over. I'm a new subscriber.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Ken. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I really appreciate you subscribing. Thanks so much for your sub and comment!
@mikeoxley4458
Жыл бұрын
I was privileged to see the original lineup in the early 70’s, in St. Paul, MN. Was a great concert! Toy’s guitar playing was so tasteful!
@johneasler9967
Жыл бұрын
My dad dated one of Toy's aunts back in the 1940s, in our hometown of Spartanburg. He proposed to her and she turned him down! God Bless the memory of the late, great Toy, Tommy and George
@markmei8186
Жыл бұрын
Great documentary for one of my all time favorite bands. I saw them live several times in Santa Barbara and even got to go backstage at the County Bowl. And you're right, the best version of Can't You See is on that album. The naming of the band is a great side story.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
@charlesmiddleton3247
Жыл бұрын
So much greatness as a musician, human being and a Vietnam wounded veteran... I served in the Marine Corps early 70's and Marshall Tucker Band was always cranking out the music on my 8-track cruising in my 70 Dodge Challenger. I miss them all to this day! Semper Fi!
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Charles! And thank you for watching the video. Appreciate it!
@jekpapa
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! They are all greatly missed. They were a huge part of my life and so many memories are associated with them.
@RiverDocs
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@jfilet
Жыл бұрын
saw them in lakeland fl around 1973 or 74 and could not believe how he was jamming his thump in that guitar. I have been playing like that 40+ years now. man I love toy and miss him
@earlblackjackmartinjr5750
8 ай бұрын
I'm going on 71 and my brother was my best friend, we were truckers together and we used to get together on Saturdays when we could back in the early 70s and listen and sing with Marshall Tucker and drink beer and have a good time. He's been gone now going on 12 years and I sure miss him.
@RiverDocs
8 ай бұрын
Sorry man. Lost my brother too. He bought me my first electric guitar. Thanks for watching!
@TwoMuleBlues
Жыл бұрын
Man nobody does music docs as good as you. Not even close and you always show the artists real respect. Inlove youre channel.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mikemiller209
4 ай бұрын
Marshall Tucker was the very first band i ever seen live... still have the stub 50 years later
@karen7573
2 ай бұрын
Same. In Houston 1978
@bryanjones8024
11 ай бұрын
Sound track of my life. Yes Toy was an incredible song writer. My Wedding song I danced to with my wife was “In My Own Way”…….Couldn’t have expressed my feelings any better. God Speed Toy
@josephgrosso8731
Жыл бұрын
Great story of a great American band! Like many, Allman Brothers and MTB were the soundtrack of my youth. The terrible tragedies of the band is somewhat softened by their lasting legacy. Thank you for putting this together.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
@johnfenady1226
6 ай бұрын
I always loved their music! Having said that thank you Toy for you're Service, commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation! And all of the great music and legacy you left us for eternity! May you're memory be eternal! (RIP) till then!
@JLDB1987
Жыл бұрын
The 70’s were an incredible era of rock, and while I loved Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Sabbath, etc., it was the southern bands-ZZ Top, Outlaws, Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels Band, and of course the Marshal Tucker Band. My and my buddies put Toy up there with Page and Clapton- cranked Rambling on My Mind, 24 Hours, etc. on my dad’s 100 watt Kenwood and 14” JBL speakers many times. Toy’s solos were smoking! RIP to the departed. Thank you!
@KarlBoyd-cb2bo
6 ай бұрын
What great memories of the great toy Caldwell and the original MTB. Was lucky enough to see the original band about 15 times. Classic sound.
@markblackman3168
4 ай бұрын
One of my favorite bands of all time. Thank you for this well-done documentary. Although I love them all, one of my favorite songs is " Heard it in a Love Song"
@RiverDocs
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you for watching. I hope you subscribe to the channel and watch some more!
@Aberdumbie
8 ай бұрын
Was fortunate to front a regional South Carolina band in the 1980’s that Toy took a liking to and invited us to open several concert halls for him. He was such a sweet soul and the largest man of a man I ever knew. I’ll have to get in my attic and pull out the old VHS tapes and relive some of those old days after watching this. Thanks for the memories.
@RiverDocs
8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for sharing your memories too!
@charlesrforman664
Жыл бұрын
Their is no doubt Toy Caldwell was & is one of the best finger or thumb picker in jazz, country & rock& roll R.I.P. Toy.
@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883
9 ай бұрын
Awesome Country Band!
@masonruybe1727
Жыл бұрын
Great documentary on the marshall Tucker Band R.I.P. AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mason.
@odomirok2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc. You Bring back memories. I had the opportunity to provide sound and lighting for The Marshall Tucker Band in Knoxville 1982. It was at the end of their career and reduced to club dates, but Toy and the band were great showmen and brought the house down in Knoxville and Charlotte.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome Tommy. Thanks for the comment!
@brianfoltz-p9y
Жыл бұрын
The time I saw the Marshall Tucker band, they opened for Santana at Ohio State in 73 or 74. I had never heard of them before. At first I thought they were just an ordinary band then they did “Can’t You See”. I still remember that flute entrance and after that song they were totally prime rock stars for me. The funny thing about that night, Santana was doing their “Caravan Serai” tour and everyone was looking for rock. I think the crowd was disappointed in the laid back Santana but I wasn’t. Thanks for the history lesson and I wish Toy Caldwell’s family happiness.
@rodbelding9523
11 ай бұрын
Toy is one of the most overlooked guitarists ever. He belongs in the same conversation as the greats, he really does.
@cherrypickerguitars
Жыл бұрын
Hey, River Docs. I guess we grew up at pretty much the same time. I went from The Beatles and the Stones, to the Allman Brothers. And, of course, Marshal Tucker - Capricorn Records used to do a promo - “Make Every Night a Saturday Night with The Allman Brothers and Marshal Tucker” - I took it to heart! My next musical stop was the scene around the Armadillo. I still loved all my American and English rock’n roll, but my heart was centred in the South! (Looking forward to your take on Jerry Jeff, or maybe Guy Clark!) Peace
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Sprinkle a little Grand Funk in there and that's me too lol Thanks for watching!
@cherrypickerguitars
Жыл бұрын
@@RiverDocs I hear you! I grew up about 90 min from Detroit on the Canadian side! I’ve conversed with Farner in the comments of his KZitem channel - talk about an under-rated musician and band! Peace
@garyevans8951
Жыл бұрын
Toy was great, I saw them several times. Thank you for the documentary!
@thehunter7722
Жыл бұрын
I live in Greenville County a County beside spartanburg. Spartanburg has a rich history of music. From pink Anderson and Marshall tucker band and artimus Pyle lived in spartanburg when recruited for lynard skynard. One thing not mentioned in the video is toy Caldwell cowrote a slew of very popular songs with hank Williams jr. Who famously said in the song dixie on my mind, oh I'd love to haul them all down around spartanburg. And show them how to raise hell in Caroline. My work area is in spartanburg and every blue moon i go to these boys graves, pop a top on a cold one or have a shot,shed a tear and play a mtb song for them. I grew up with my dad blasting these boys music and all southern rock bands. RIP TO ALL OF THE ORIGINAL SOUTHERN ROCKERS! YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment!
@myirishlife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Such a great band. Riddle smiled throughout the only show I saw. Toy had the quickest thumb!. Bless them all.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@marymahaffey4618
Жыл бұрын
I remember the Marshall Tucker band...didn't know he passed ... Rip toy
@davidholton9667
Жыл бұрын
Hello so sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
@DumpTruck0733
Жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see them live around 1978 or 79. One of my favorite bands
@marksheldrick5980
Жыл бұрын
Southern rock was some of the greatest music ever written
@TheGreatGastronaut
Жыл бұрын
One incredibleToy Caldwell performance that was really well recorded was a track that has almost entirely flown under the radar. It was Toy sitting in with the Wet Willie band live at the famous Roxy on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. I think it was performed on April 19, 1976. That and the next door Sunset Grill were music industry showcases of big time acts and rising stars. The track was titled “Jelly Jelly” and is a blistering performance of a 12 bar blues standard originally sung by Billy Eckstine in late 1940. Wet Wllie adapted it and recorded it on their studio album and succeeding live performances as “Macon Greasy Hambone Blues”. The live Caldwell version from the Roxy was released on Wet Willie’s ‘Left Coast Live” album. The recording and mix is stellar and also captures the crowd interaction and ambiance of that small club. The interplay between Willie guitarist Ricky Hirsch and guest Toy Caldwell is timeless. Ricky is equally talented and the two perform a beautifully choreographed sonic dance. Toy’s signature tone and riffs can be heard on multiple tracks on the live album. It’s clear he was no stranger to the Wet Willie repertoire and was quite comfortable playin with the boys. I only wish these live tracks received the critical acclaim they truly deserve. Both Marshall Tucker and Wet Willie should have been early inductees to the RRHOF.
@paullepage9484
Жыл бұрын
There not in there ? That's criminal
@jamesmack3314
Жыл бұрын
The Allman brothers also did a song called jelly jelly
@lastofthe4horsemen279
Жыл бұрын
MTB were so talented and musically diverse One of the best Southern Rock bands .
@joekowalski182
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for cool video great memories times will never be like that again 😢
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@Ras7685
Жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe it's been that long.....I was just a kid and I got to experience some of what I think was the best time in music to hear and see that southern rock at it's best, my only regret was not going to see The Allman Bros. Band....but when that Southern Rock Style came to the Pacific Northwest in the early 70's man o man was that fun !
@rookswoodjana3400
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you read comments this late after a reaction but I was the next-door neighbor to the Caldwell family and went to high school with most of the band. Toy's dad taught them all to play guitar. My husband played with them when they were just starting out. Before becoming the Toy Factory they were called the " Rants', and my husband played bass with them, My husband was drafted and went to the USAF and sold his bass to Tommy before leaving to go in the Air Force. I will never forget the day the Marine Corps came to Toy's house to let his mom know something had happened to Toy while he was in Vietnam. The chaplain and some other Army guys were in the car, BUT, they wouldn't say anything until both parents were at home. I can remember all the neighbors came to sit with Mrs. Caldwell until Mr. Caldwell got home. Mr Caldwell was a plumber and we didn't have cell phones back in those days. So everyone had to sit and wait until they could locate Mr. Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell was going crazy waiting for Mr.Caldwell to get home - thankfully Toy had only been wounded and the wound wasn't fatal. He stayed in army hospitals and was returned to Vietnam after being awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
@RiverDocs
Жыл бұрын
Nice story. Thank you for sharing!
@Speedoflight671
8 ай бұрын
Most excellent well told bio of Toy. Had no idea how M.T. band evolved. Heard it in a love , old cowboy, my fav . " cant be wrong"!
@Holywood864
Жыл бұрын
I’m from Spartanburg and Toy never got what he deserved 🎸 he was a gentle soul ….rip Toy
@davidstephens9594
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the look back.
@georgetuhowskiiii6690
7 ай бұрын
24 Hours at a Time - Live version from Where We All Belong - is my favorite MTB song. Saw them for the first time in Carbondale, IL in '77 - an amazing show at the SIU Arena.
@RiverDocs
7 ай бұрын
I saw them in 78 or 79 at SIUE Edwardsville Il. Agree they were great.
@jameswilson6374
Жыл бұрын
Great music and great times back in the day! They were the soundtrack of my youth, miss them these days. Rest in peace Toy And Tom Caldwell!
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