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Returning to Spartanburg from his military service Caldwell formed the Toy Factory band with Franklin Wilkie, Doug Gray and Jerry Eubanks. Younger brother Tommy Caldwell joined in 1973 when Wilkie left and the band became the Marshall Tucker Band. Toy Caldwell was the group's lead guitarist and main songwriter. [3
The Toy Factory's constantly shifting line-up included, at various times, Caldwell, his younger brother Tommy, Doug Gray, Jerry Eubanks, George McCorkle and Franklin Wilkie. In the late 1960s, four of the band members served in the US military; [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Toy Caldwell served in the Marine Corps and received a Purple Heart after being ...
Doug Gray was born on May 22, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.While high school mates, Gray and bassist, Tommy Caldwell joined a band called The New Generation.The band consisted of: Gray on vocals; Tommy Caldwell on bass; Randy Foster on rhythm guitar; Keith Wood on lead guitar; Dan Powell on organ; and Ross Hanna on drums.
All songs written by Toy Caldwell, except where noted. "It Takes Time" - 3:34 "Without You" (Tommy Caldwell) - 3:36 "See You One More Time" - 3:51 "Disillusion" (Jerry Eubanks/George McCorkle) - 3:57 "Cattle Drive" (Toy Caldwell/Tommy Caldwell) - 6:19 "Gospel Singin' Man" (McCorkle) - 3:26 "Save My Soul" - 4:36 "Sing My Blues" - 3:27
Guitarist/songwriter Toy Caldwell drew heavily from bluegrass and country while writing songs for the band's debut. [4] The album's eclectic style has been categorized as country rock [1] and Southern rock. [2] The lead single, "Can't You See", musically is a mixture of country rock and Southern rock. [5]
Thomas Michael Caldwell (November 9, 1949 – April 28, 1980) was the bassist for The Marshall Tucker Band between 1973 and 1980.. Caldwell composed several of their songs and played bass, percussion, guitar, as well as contributing backup vocals, though he sang lead on "Melody Ann" the only song on which he performed lead vocals.
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Stompin' Room Only: Greatest Hits Live 1974–76 is an album recorded by the Marshall Tucker Band that contains live recordings from London, Manchester, Milwaukee and Charlie Daniels' "Volunteer Jam" in Murfreesboro.