The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern rock band originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. The band formed in 1972 with founding members Doug Gray (vocalist), George McCorkle (rhythm guitarist), Paul Riddle (drummer), Jerry Eubanks (flutist), and brothers Toy (lead guitar) and Tommy Caldwell (bassist and front man). They soon signed with Capricorn Records and by 1973, had released their first LP, The Marshall Tucker Band. Franklin Wilkie was also an original bassist, but was replaced by Tommy Caldwell. Charlie Daniels, while not an "official member", played fiddle on many of the bands early albums. Charlie played on "A New Life", "Where We All Belong", "Searchin' For A Rainbow", "Long Hard Ride" and "Carolina Dreams". Compared with Southern-rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, the Marshall Tucker Band had more of a country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument i

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