Marshall Tucker Band

The Marshall Tucker Band is a Southern rock band.

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Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, the band formed in 1972, and soon signed with Capricorn Records. In 1973 they released their first EP, simply titled The Marshall Tucker band.

Related Topics:
Spartanburg, South Carolina - Capricorn Records

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Compared to Southern rock pioneers and labelmates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. "Can't You See",

Related Topics:
The Allman Brothers Band - Country and western - Flute

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"Fire on the Mountain", and "This Ol' Cowboy" are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay,

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while "Heard It in a Love Song" made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.

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The Marshall Tucker Band still play up to 150 shows in a year. They are currently with Sony Records.

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