Toy looks good here in 1985, sings, plays that ole guitar as of days gone by. Love you, Toy now in 2024. Smiling and crying at same time. Love both old & new versions of his guitar playing on "This Old Cowboy", My memories of seeing Toy outside of MTB, jamming, playing most of night with a band from sister town of Greenville with a band called Variations. In that band was Tony Heatherly that became his bass player in Toy Caldwell Band. They are gone now, but Toy still has a soft place in my heart. Miss you Toy and Tommy and George too.
I'm from SC and lived near Clemson during the early 70's. I saw these guys play so many times. They were a favorite. I'm sorry to hear so many of them passed so young. I didn't know.
Best concert I've been to was in Bloomington, Indiana in 1975. Lineup was Michael Martin Murphy, Charlie Daniel's Band, and closer Marshall Tucker Band. Had front row center seats. Encode had all 3 groups playing together at the end. WOW!
holy crap, what venue was it? Assembly Hall ? Do you remember a little dive called "The Bluebird"? There was another bar that Henry Lee Summer used to play there, can't remember the name. You were blessed my friend, to have seen all of those great acts play together.
It's kind of sad to see and listen to this and think that both Toy and Tommy Caldwell are a long time gone. They brought such good music, along with the rest of the original band, that I laughed and sang along to. I'm smiling along to this, though.
I was the stage manager for the concert series at UNCW from 1972-1976 as a student; we had a great program for a small school, and we hosted bands like Yes, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Argent, Rory Gallagher, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Charlie Daniels, and many more during my 4 years. Every musician and roadie I met were friendly, appreciative of our help, and a pleasure to meet with one exception. The Marshall Tucker Band played UNCW in 1974 when they were just getting started and had big hits with Can't You See and Take the Highway. We were excited to have them. I entered the backstage area (with my pass) to set up the rider requirements and I was immediately taken to task by Toy Caldwell for my mere presence in the area. He was very rude and asked "what the hell are you doing back here?" I was totally taken aback by his meanness and attitude; I calmly replied that I was the stage manager and that we were very pleased to have them here, and that the show was sold out. I told Toy that I would complete the delivery of the rider items and vacate as soon as I was through. As I was leaving, I overheard his brother Tommy reading him the riot act for his aberrant behavior. I have not forgotten it to this day. Toy ruined my affection for his band, and left me considering him a perfect asshole for the rest of my life.
Yours are not stories the average person hears. I am a caterer & green room attendant of A-list entertainers for 40 years. Being backstage is eye opening in many different ways. 2 that stick out as rude to people employed to be of service to them are Tritt & Betts. Many others are on the list but those 2 top it. Nicest guy i ever met backstage was Rick Springfield, believe it or not. I catered his 60th Birthday & Very impressed with him as an individual. Ty for sharing your story of Toy & hope you check out my client, Sugar Lime Blue
@@wolfgangricky Can you please share a few of the "many others", I think it's fascinating to hear the stories. I understand if you prefer not to but much time has passed and I'm sure those who might have been terse or rude in the day probably realize it and wish they didn't or are just the worst people ever (and I'm sure there are some in-between). Thanks for your contribution to our memories. If nothing else, please expound on Lynyrd Skynyrd, the stories about Ronnie are legendary.
You can tell he's a horse's behind when he immediately says, "I wrote all of them or 99% of everything we did, on albums and everything", his brother contributed to many songs and there were other writers and co-writers in the band and external sources of lyric authorship but more importantly some of the music itself as far as arranging. He's a genius song-writer for sure, but he didn't even mention the others that contributed including his brother. I realize he, at one point, had a falling out with his brother, but credit should be given when discussing song-writing. And c'mon, Doug Gray is not even mentioned? What keeps sticking in my head Bobby Bare asking "Marshall Tucker had a lot of hits, who wrote them" , "I wrote all of them" is ringing in my ears it was so quick and direct. Am I wrong on this?
Oh , you don't know what you are missing...lol. This band is absolutely my favorite memories and still in my life today you should just come on down. 👍🎶🎵
@@joanx9722 Toy once said in an interview any of them could walk down in the street and it was like "Hi, Toy". It was home and he was just Toy. I knew Toy from Greenville, friends with Tony Heatherly in Variations Band and later his bassist in Toy Caldwell Band. Knew him in' 77 and he didn't act like no star singer but just a southern boy. I never realized how big they really were, or he was a purple heart Vietnam Veteran hero.
A genius guitar player,A savant songwriter but Hall of Fame singer he wasn’t. Sad he was so unhappy,a guy that gives everyone so much joy and happiness. This is painful. He’s my favorite guitar player/songwriter.
"I wrote all of them, I'd say I wrote 99% of them, & all the albums" WOW, what a talent. Writing songs has to be one of the hardest things to do, especially writing hits. He was probably genius-level from a young age...like a savant.
Back in the day, Tucson AZ, Civic center, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND in the center of the hall by the Mixing board, with a bottle of hash oil what a good time & memory from a time gone by
I thought it was nonsense when he said it, too. I had to look up songwriter credits on their albums. Surprised to find Toy wrote a huge percentage of them on his own (I assume 99% just meant “a lot.”). Pretty impressive, and the 99% wasn’t that much of an exaggeration.
I believe that, especially after they all went and came home from Viet Nam, just to have two brothers die in vehicle accidents a few weeks apart. MTB was as tight a band as I ever saw.
Wet Willie is the true "Southern Rock" band "Leona" "Grits Ain't Groceries" "Dixie Rock" "Shout Bamalama" and on and on. Someone PLEASE give me one example of something more southern than those songs
What year was this show recorded? I’m guessing late 80’s? Toy Caldwell was one of the best lead guitar players ever. And song writer extraordinaire...but Doug Grays vocals are surely missed in those Tucker classics. This is still precious stuff...thanks for posting it.
Doug Gray sang lead on all of their hits except Can't You See in which Toy was lead vocalist .. Doug sang background and harmony on Can't You See.. it's strange hearing him sing Heard It In A Love Song which was their highest charting single..
Toy looks good here in 1985, sings, plays that ole guitar as of days gone by. Love you, Toy now in 2024. Smiling and crying at same time. Love both old & new versions of his guitar playing on "This Old Cowboy", My memories of seeing Toy outside of MTB, jamming, playing most of night with a band from sister town of Greenville with a band called Variations. In that band was Tony Heatherly that became his bass player in Toy Caldwell Band. They are gone now, but Toy still has a soft place in my heart. Miss you Toy and Tommy and George too.
I'm from SC and lived near Clemson during the early 70's. I saw these guys play so many times. They were a favorite. I'm sorry to hear so many of them passed so young. I didn't know.
Marshal Tucker Band was best thing on the planet great guys miss you
Best concert I've been to was in Bloomington, Indiana in 1975. Lineup was Michael Martin Murphy, Charlie Daniel's Band, and closer Marshall Tucker Band. Had front row center seats. Encode had all 3 groups playing together at the end. WOW!
holy crap, what venue was it? Assembly Hall ? Do you remember a little dive called "The Bluebird"? There was another bar that Henry Lee Summer used to play there, can't remember the name. You were blessed my friend, to have seen all of those great acts play together.
WOW
It's kind of sad to see and listen to this and think that both Toy and Tommy Caldwell are a long time gone. They
brought such good music, along with the rest of the original band, that I laughed and sang along to. I'm smiling
along to this, though.
I was the stage manager for the concert series at UNCW from 1972-1976 as a student; we had a great program for a small school, and we hosted bands like Yes, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Argent, Rory Gallagher, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Charlie Daniels, and many more during my 4 years. Every musician and roadie I met were friendly, appreciative of our help, and a pleasure to meet with one exception. The Marshall Tucker Band played UNCW in 1974 when they were just getting started and had big hits with Can't You See and Take the Highway. We were excited to have them.
I entered the backstage area (with my pass) to set up the rider requirements and I was immediately taken to task by Toy Caldwell for my mere presence in the area. He was very rude and asked "what the hell are you doing back here?" I was totally taken aback by his meanness and attitude; I calmly replied that I was the stage manager and that we were very pleased to have them here, and that the show was sold out. I told Toy that I would complete the delivery of the rider items and vacate as soon as I was through. As I was leaving, I overheard his brother Tommy reading him the riot act for his aberrant behavior. I have not forgotten it to this day. Toy ruined my affection for his band, and left me considering him a perfect asshole for the rest of my life.
Yours are not stories the average person hears. I am a caterer & green room attendant of A-list entertainers for 40 years. Being backstage is eye opening in many different ways. 2 that stick out as rude to people employed to be of service to them are Tritt & Betts. Many others are on the list but those 2 top it. Nicest guy i ever met backstage was Rick Springfield, believe it or not. I catered his 60th Birthday & Very impressed with him as an individual. Ty for sharing your story of Toy & hope you check out my client, Sugar Lime Blue
@@wolfgangricky Can you please share a few of the "many others", I think it's fascinating to hear the stories. I understand if you prefer not to but much time has passed and I'm sure those who might have been terse or rude in the day probably realize it and wish they didn't or are just the worst people ever (and I'm sure there are some in-between). Thanks for your contribution to our memories. If nothing else, please expound on Lynyrd Skynyrd, the stories about Ronnie are legendary.
You can tell he's a horse's behind when he immediately says, "I wrote all of them or 99% of everything we did, on albums and everything", his brother contributed to many songs and there were other writers and co-writers in the band and external sources of lyric authorship but more importantly some of the music itself as far as arranging. He's a genius song-writer for sure, but he didn't even mention the others that contributed including his brother. I realize he, at one point, had a falling out with his brother, but credit should be given when discussing song-writing. And c'mon, Doug Gray is not even mentioned? What keeps sticking in my head Bobby Bare asking "Marshall Tucker had a lot of hits, who wrote them" , "I wrote all of them" is ringing in my ears it was so quick and direct. Am I wrong on this?
Jimmy looks so young . Him an blackberry smoke done keep on smiling a few years ago it's great he still sounds great
He also did “Grits Ain’t Groceries” with them too ❤️ It’s awesome!!
I had the opportunity to see The Marshall Tucker Band in 1981. One of the great experiences for me.
was he still alive?
I've never been to Spartanburg but I imagine the Caldwell brothers are like royalty there and certainly should be.
Oh , you don't know what you are missing...lol. This band is absolutely my favorite memories and still in my life today you should just come on down. 👍🎶🎵
To rubicon- . . .Toy and his brother Tommy(bassist) are now deceased , R.I.P. . 2023. SPARTANBURG HAS ALOT OF MUSICAL HISTORY.
@@joanx9722 Toy once said in an interview any of them could walk down in the street and it was like "Hi, Toy". It was home and he was just Toy. I knew Toy from Greenville, friends with Tony Heatherly in Variations Band and later his bassist in Toy Caldwell Band. Knew him in' 77 and he didn't act like no star singer but just a southern boy. I never realized how big they really were, or he was a purple heart Vietnam Veteran hero.
A genius guitar player,A savant songwriter but Hall of Fame singer he wasn’t. Sad he was so unhappy,a guy that gives everyone so much joy and happiness. This is painful. He’s my favorite guitar player/songwriter.
Love those days
This is a wonderful video! Thank you!
👍😎❤️
Tears...
"I wrote all of them, I'd say I wrote 99% of them, & all the albums" WOW, what a talent. Writing songs has to be one of the hardest things to do, especially writing hits. He was probably genius-level from a young age...like a savant.
Greatest southern rock guitar player saw them in the 70s at record rack they were planing on flatbed truck trying to produce there first album
We love you troy and miss you!
Just love this! Never saw this footage. Toy had a great voice
Thanks Toy
Back in the day, Tucson AZ,
Civic center, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
in the center of the hall by the
Mixing board, with a bottle of hash oil what a good time & memory from a time gone by
Best Southern Rock song of ALL time ❤
TOY is a "GOAT"
MTB is/was my favorite band. The Caldwell boys were awesome, but Doug Grey made their songs. My favorite is, Take the Highway.
Bobby Bare is like quaaludes for your ears , listening to his rapid fire questioning
Saw them in 1975 at the Super Dome in New Orleans with the CDB and The Allman Brothers and other great Southern Rock bands.
Was there also. Wet Willie was among the groups. Left at 2:30am to find my car was towed. Good ole days.
Jimmy Hall was a big supporter of the "Marshall Tucker Band. Pushed for them to get a recording contract.
@@RobertTaylor-xv1sk same here both the concert and car towed
One of the best!
Toy wrote a lot of mtb songs but definitely not 99 percent of them. That’s the cocaine talking.
I thought it was nonsense when he said it, too. I had to look up songwriter credits on their albums. Surprised to find Toy wrote a huge percentage of them on his own (I assume 99% just meant “a lot.”). Pretty impressive, and the 99% wasn’t that much of an exaggeration.
im smiling
thank your your service in nam and your purple heart, l know you watching from heaven.
They said Toy was here physically
But mentally was long gone after tommy and Timmy passed.
I believe that, especially after they all went and came home from Viet Nam, just to have two brothers die in vehicle accidents a few weeks apart. MTB was as tight a band as I ever saw.
Can you please share the story of Timmy's passing? I've never heard it.
@@rubicon-oh9km In an accident in just about the same place. From what I can put together.
@@rubicon-oh9km google Marshall Tucker Band. Tells how and when, all brothers died.
Great guitar player
Wet Willie is the true "Southern Rock" band "Leona" "Grits Ain't Groceries" "Dixie Rock" "Shout Bamalama" and on and on. Someone PLEASE give me one example of something more southern than those songs
Para mi, el mejor guitarrista del mundo. Nadie lo va a superar.
And Toy fought in Vietnam a USMC. SEMPER FI TOY
Toy was the best!
This is sad...MTB in the mid 70's was amazing this is lounge music
anyone care to venture a guess when this show was taped and also when it aired?
What year was this show recorded? I’m guessing late 80’s? Toy Caldwell was one of the best lead guitar players ever. And song writer extraordinaire...but Doug Grays vocals are surely missed in those Tucker classics. This is still precious stuff...thanks for posting it.
Recorded October 1984
Doug Gray sang lead on all of their hits except Can't You See in which Toy was lead vocalist .. Doug sang background and harmony on Can't You See.. it's strange hearing him sing Heard It In A Love Song which was their highest charting single..
LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Just don't play music like this anymore. I'm 74 so I have a pretty good idea
That’s a fact , I’m agree
Wow.
can nobody play flute anymore??
do you know what year this is
bobby playing the feminist is a surprise. nothin "macho" about marshall tucker, theyre just good.
Nobody like Toy
Molly hatchet
Love Toy and Tommy Caldwell but this song belongs to Doug Grey
No. No. No. No.
Why? Because he sang backup vocals on it?
nice try