Toy Caldwell

Guitarist

Birthday November 13, 1947

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Spartanburg, SC

DEATH DATE Feb 25, 1993 (45)

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About

Guitarist, songwriter, and founder of the country-western group the Marshall Tucker Band.

Before Fame

He picked up guitar when he was a child. Later on, he served in the Marine Corps and was wounded in action.

Trivia

He named his band after the piano tuner who owned the rehearsal hall where they practiced.

Family Life

He began playing guitar with his younger brother Tommy. He and his wife Abbie married in 1969.

Associated With

The Marshall Tucker Band played at the inauguration of Jimmy Carter.