Marshall Tucker Band 24 Hours at a Time Volunteer Jam 75 Charlie Daniels

volunteer jam 75
ok heres the story to this post. My brother was at this show. He and his friends drove 8hrs through a snow storm to get to the jam from St. Louis. they didn't have tickets but talked to the road crew and they let them in. its classic. i remember being five years old and loving Caballo Diablo. I posted this for u Rick. You showed me what music is supposed to be.

[@knowmusicman157]

You know it’s Toy he picks with his thumb. USMC Vietnam Vet wounded Purple Heart recipient. RIP Sergeant.

[@awboat]

Tommy was the glue that held this awesomeness together.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

Toy's heart was broken when Tommy left him. They started playing together, Toy was 9, Tommy 7 and that came in an interview from Tommy himself. Tommy was the heart of that band. I won't leave an opinion of what is MTB today.

[@andrewgrossman9899]

No smoke, no dancing around on stage like idiots, no auto tune, just fucking good musicians playing their instruments and doing their art!

[@rileymcintosh4852]

Absolutely right

[@johnmccombs2096]

Damn right bro

[@wangdangdoodle1813]

There yA gO 🎵

[@janzaruk]

And no Picks!

[@tw8454]

oh there was smoke alright

[@scotennis609]

As i look back to this period... there were no finer musicians, and Southern Rock was a family. This is Gold. Today is Garbage.

[@cathymiller4095]

spartanburg sc....i grew up maybe 50 miles away...this is what we grew up on...saw them more times than i remember....great music, but better people..REST EASY MY FRIENDS..YOU ARE STILL MISSED

[@larrythrasher3788]

I grew up in Oakway, S.C. saw them many times. The 70's was the best decade for great music.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

I grew up not too far away too. Always proud to say that I grew up in same area that MTB boys grew up in. Have you seen the two interviews, one of Toy Caldwell, one of Tommy Caldwell by

[@snarfinigus]

12+ minutes of pure gold. The hardest working band. The most genuine talent. And damn fine Americans.

[@dougwilliams5474]

Not to mention war heroes. God bless America 🇺🇸!

[@debrawardlaw4558]

WHITE HOT PLAYING AND LOVE BETWEEN 2 BROTHERS (TOY&TOMMY) AND THEIR FRIENDS. MTB AT IT'S BEST!!! I LOVE YOU BOYS, GENLEMAN & WAR HEROES .

[@dougkelle3180]

To all of you so called country musicians, this is what a jam session is all about. No drum machines, no lip syncing, no naked girls singing background vocals. Just straight ahead music at it's finest. Good bless all of you for this post.

[@Marcus_C51]

There you go man---pickin' and grinnin' like it's supposed to be!!! Damn I love these guys! (with Mr. Daniels--uh huh!)

[@richardtrujillo3123]

Uh huh👍🍻

[@23Robusto]

I'm actually okay with the naked girls

[@williambell2188]

Me too

[@janzaruk]

And NO Picks!

[@gw5309]

RIP Charlie, Tommy, Toy, George ❤️🇺🇸✝️

[@mrhappy3244]

RIP Charlie Daniels... I bet Heaven is Jamming Tonight !!

[@jamesbryson575]

Charlie, Toy and Tommy...

[@cboyzfan8]

Who are the 3 idiots who dont like this?Toy Caldwell is one of the most underrated guitar players ever.

[@monmixer]

Toy has left us years ago my friend. Sadly his life was riddled with tragedy and eventual death.

[@partslig123]

Thumbs down are Rap Heads or Hip Hoppers.

[@johnestep5271]

Agree, Toy was bad ass as Tommy was and the rest of the Band,seen them 3 times in the 70s, my favorite band, I'm from Oklahoma.

[@rileymcintosh4852]

Toy was also a Vietnam veteran

[@jimsari7792]

The older I get, the more I appreciate marshall Tucker. I grew up in north Carolina and they were from SC, but never got the accolades of other southern rock bands. They deserve th trust me on that. Heard it in a love song lyrically is among the best ever. This song is also ridic good. Luv luv luv

[@OlJarhead]

THIS.... must be what Hank Jr. meant by "Playin with Marshall Tucker Band was as good as smokin grass"... amazing band. Miss those guys...

[@dougwilliams5474]

Playing with these guys was BETTER than smoking grass.

[@rileymcintosh4852]

Amen brother

[@gmoore6166]

Damn I miss the 70’s! I literally burned up Marshall Tucker Band 8 track tapes! Both the Caldwell brothers played with their thumbs instead of picks, it was amazing the sound Toy could squeeze out of that Les Paul!

[@jackmomma7481]

Funny you mention how they both played using their thumbs, but especially Tommy. I watched an interview recently where Geddy Lee from RUSH talks about why thumb rests were originally placed at the bottom half of the pickguard, and not at the top above the E stringm which woukd seem like the more logical place for one... Hd said in the early days of bass guitar, bass players would commonly play using a style that incorporated the use of their thumb, rather thsn their fingers. They would then grab onto the thumb rest using their index, middle, and ring fingers for stability and leverage. Bridge systems were even equipped with foam pads that could be raised to mute each string, and helped facilitate that style of bass guitar playing, which I believe he said originated from the south consistent with tyat sort of rockabilly and country "twang" style... Perhaps, it's that exact style of playing is where Tommy's roots lie? It's an interesting theory and does make sense, anyways

[@TheBigjohn527]

Aah 8-Tracks. The 70's. I had a MTB 8-Track die in the car I remember. Excessive heat was not good in the car for those tapes in the Summer. I think that one was respliced a few times. Remember you could do that to them? Well, the player ate the tape & I couldn't rescue it. I kept pulling strand after strand out. The window was half down & the wind just blew the 8-Track right out of my hand sending it down the road bouncing still with tape unraveling until the end. Such an inglorious ending for such a fine tape.

[@user-lx2vy3xf2k]

I still have some 8 tracks.. I got them from record bar in Portsmouth VA

[@DuaneCook-cm7ew]

I saw MTB 2 times 1974 1 Time In The 80s Toy Was Equal To Duane And Dickey

[@kimberlyo796]

Amazing talent.... Toy, Tommy, Doug, Jerry, George. Don't think we will see the likes of this again.

[@markv3594]

Kimberly O YES MA'AM, don't forget Paul on Drums, and your right, sadly we'll never see the likes of this again. But , at least we have the GREAT / TIMELESS recordings and videos :) I'm just Honored that I was able to see MTB & others as well in the 70's and SRV in the 80's.

[@davib7534]

Mark V Paul could slap them drums like two Jackrabbits f#cking!

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

Mark VNo body outside Marty Robbins played Southern Fried, Western Cowboy Music like Marshall Tucker.

[@markv3594]

There are several types of Southern/ Western genres of music. Google & search these genres......Southern Rock, Tex-Mex, Classic Country& Western, even Rock music has some bands w/ a Southern/Western base to their music. Many different styles and ALOT of Great Music.

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

I like the Western Cowboy feel/Sound and words that MTB bring into their music.

[@BH0001]

God bless America! This makes me pine for the old days. I was in 8th grade in 75 and I remember listening to the radio stations in Chicago talking about the volunteer jam. I love how CD is clearly having a great time. He loved those guys and they loved him.

[@davew4110]

What a great band. You can tell Charlie Daniels is enjoying the hell out of playing with them.

[@kevincollins6799]

Thank you, Lord, for the ABB, the MTB and the CDB. Indescribably delicious Southern Jam and Toast!

[@daviddiamond1128]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the King Biscuit Flower Hour Welcomes the Marshall Tucker Band... Never forget that last show April 20, 1980 at Nassau.. Best recording of MTB of all time. They smoked it, never to be replicated again as Tommy dies soon after.

[@jamesmack3314]

Wow I thought he had just passed away earlier that month I also saw them in Nassau Coliseum but it was February but maybe I’m wrong either way but what I saw was truly epic they did five encores

[@daviddiamond1128]

@@jamesmack3314 He passed a few days after the last show on April 20. I had to go dig up the press clip from Newsday. He died April 28 1980.

[@jamesmack3314]

@@daviddiamond1128 OK thanks and you were very fortunate as was I because the band definitely was never the same after that….

[@lisagurkin3455]

Man, I completely forgot about the King Biscuit Flour hour! A blast from the past!! Thanks!!!!✌🏻

[@markpeacockmusic4136]

I’m still watching and loving it in 3/10/2020. Love my Caldwell brothers, and I got to mention my Allman brothers while I’m at it. God thank you for Southern Rock and letting me grow old with it. ❤️👏🇺🇸

[@matinacummings3781]

It's May 2021! Lawd have mercy! I miss these guys! Thank goodness for utube!

[@user-lx2vy3xf2k]

You said. 70s

[@jeffreyashley9181]

Aint takin my heratage!

[@josephvengen9989]

Still watching and loving in 11/26/2022!

[@johnmoreno7664]

Damn, I heard THAT...!!

[@johnkircher1957]

My greatest memory of a concert is seeing Charley and MTB play together in Florence Alabama at the old sales barn....... saw dust on the ground and just good ole rock and roll....... 1975

[@paullepage9484]

This band was absolutely one of the top bands ever. So much soul and talent. Their music just haunts your very soul. Miss them so much. I think Doug gray and Jimmy hall have 2 of the mist soulful southern voices ever

[@paullepage9484]

Sorry BB king you were great but tuckers version of the thrill is gone can't be touched. Blew you out of the water

[@user-lx2vy3xf2k]

I saw charley and mtb in Norfolk 4 times in the 70s. Bad as hell

[@simonsalazar871]

Semper Fi to my fellow Marine Toy and I saw this Great Awesome Band four times . Stoned and talk about some Great stuff.

[@MrWeb49]

absolutely one of the best bands every to take the stage

[@makeyougroove1]

The boys came to play..awesome

[@glendaroland4190]

Love them, brings me up when I'm (65 years old) fleelin' down. Familiar tunes, sing, dance, make a fool of ones self 😲

[@johnmoreno7664]

Where did you learn how to spell? (Mr. KNOW it all, is HERE!!)

[@robnero52]

I'm 65 too still jamming with MTB!

[@billhanrahan1149]

I love the Allman Brothers and Lynard Skynard, however The Marshall Tucker Band is the best southern rock band in my humble opinion,

[@monmixer]

Were , we all can't live forever

[@gregroberts3183]

I have to agree. They’re my favorite so I guess I’m biased.

[@lonniegutherie8997]

Tommy Caldwell drove this band like a Mack truck to make it what it was. It was the like a very well tuned 427. Smokin the tires. Seen them at mile high Stadium. As headliners in 76. 17 years old they were magic. !!

[@eddiegrispo8886]

Absolutely correct

[@danielmarkulic9399]

Ain't nothin wrong with diggin your tunes my man unique style spice of life

[@stevesmith6190]

In this time when heritage is being driven away forcefully this makes everything better RIP Charlie Toy and all other southern music greats

[@roberttippett3733]

And who is listening in 3031?

[@helethead]

“heritage is being driven away forcefully”. .? Wtf are you talking about?

[@jamesmack3314]

@@helethead He mean southern culture has been systematically destroyed removing things like statues banning the confederate flag etc.

[@awboat]

@@jamesmack3314 So, everything that still represents the fascist society that tried to overthrow the US government should be NOT eradicated?

[@awboat]

@@helethead Snowflakes don't like when their "swastika" is taken away from them. Like little babies having their binky taken away. WAAAAYYYYYY

[@murlschmidt9190]

It simply doesn't get any better than this! What memories!

[@williamfenton8043]

Jerry horns just tear it up

[@williamfenton8043]

Just amazing watching Charlie destroy his fiddle strings koop

[@kennethwigley8895]

You got that right when c d is practically one of your band members what you think

[@thomascallahan7216]

Amen

[@johnmoreno7664]

I saw/heard, "The Charlie Daniel's Band", hear in Garden City, Kansas. He said, on the mike, "Hello, Garden City!!"... and the crowd went WILD! He looked like he needed to wear reading glasses, he squinted quite a bit!!

[@TimzTunez]

Just who do you thank for being put on this planet at the right time to have enjoyed all this great music first hand................. To You,,,, a heart felt THANK YOU!!!

[@zerep11]

The Marshall Tucker Band with Charlie Daniels...? Aaahhhh...Heaven...!

[@shortchange26]

Every truck driver in America had this 8 track. Every truck stop was playing this song.

[@noelrogan4058]

That was sheer genius..wow wow wow.. ..R.I.P. Toy Caldwell..truly amazing..

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

To those of you who never got to see Paul riddle play the drums in person is the damnedest thing you ever seen he's got to be best ever.

[@dougrogillio2223]

I have listened to MTB every day since 1975. I love all of the Southern Rock Bands. None tops MTB.

[@williamfenton8043]

Absolutely nobody can pick. A guitar like Tommy and toy And Charlie just shreds the fiddle.just a fantastic performance.

[@buckthrusthorn1104]

this is what happens when you get a bunch of great musicians together...

[@whydotheathensrage]

We were trying to scalp tickets outside the stadium in the ice cold Chicago winter. The MTB bus was there, and they invited both me and my sister on the bus, great guys, real gentlemen. We were short a ticket so they let my sister sit just off the stage to view the show.... True story.

[@robertovarlet8945]

Just a bunch of brothers jamming real music at its best that's the way it's done Right there doesn't get any better

[@kande6916]

Marshall Tucker band is one of the greatest ever!!!

[@williamfenton8043]

This song and performance I cant even talk about every person on stage is a master .Charlie burning up his fiddle strings outstanding

[@stevethrendyle8406]

People talk about the Dead being in the groove at their live shows, this band could hold their own with ANYONE; listen to Tommy fucking hammer that bass!

[@williamfenton8043]

Charlie RIP Yyou tore this one up. Saw u 4 times 70 to 19

[@phoneyjoe]

One of my favorite songs, love the sax and fiddle. Toy Caldwell died young. RIP.

[@jeffmooney9429]

The boys are jamming in heaven now. Glad that I got to see Charlie and the Marshall Tucker Band a few times in the 70's. Doesn't get any better than this!

[@jameswilson6374]

Damn, they were so freakin good! No music today even close! Nuf said!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

No ones will ever compare to them, the Marshall Tucker Band!

[@gksipple]

yeah, this was the BEST Volunteer Jam EVER. I was there and attending MTSU at the time. These guys played forever....AWESOME SHOW..they don't have concerts like this anymore....but of course..bands like this don't exist anymore....good times..good times...God I wish for those days....

[@kghallberg8752]

God Blessed us with Charlie Daniels. Love this version. He could really rock out a fiddle. Amazing.

[@douglasstein3039]

Seeing this video brought me back to MTB, Outlaws, Skynard, Daniels, NRPS, Commander Cody, 2-4 x each in the 1970s , and now excuse me I need to pass out in the bushes...

[@johng618]

Hilarious! That was me at the Skynyrd 10 year reunion.

[@margaretbeard6564]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sheddski6415]

this is pure power charlie can jam with anybody and fit right in he is that good and caldwell brothers this is priceless and too think we lost them all man HEAVEN is getting QUITE crouded these days

[@mikem1509]

three quarters of the bands or musicians today couldn't function without todays technology. this was an awesome time to be alive.

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

Toy and Tommy...just brothermans jammin ..what a gr8 band....

[@michelleeggersgluss5946]

Loved em then and I still do. Damn. That's a long time ago

[@williamfenton8043]

One of the best live songs ever

[@davidmccaffery7977]

Toy doin some "chicken pickin" with ol' Charlie Daniels!...outstanding!!

[@mikespencer3518]

Mr. Doug Grey. Mr, Toy Caldwell. Mr. Charlie Daniel's. And the Marshall Tucker Band. So glad and honored to see them 4 times especially during the 70's. Truly a love song that passed many miles with me.This is great.

[@chrisvaughn6381]

Every time Toy played he took it to the Next Level This is so Special the inspiration is Magic Music the Whole Band are Hall of Famers

[@chrisvaughn6381]

The Talent of the Southern Masters has Shaped a Musical Sound Scape for Eternity this Sound is Eternal

[@user-wm1js2no9x]

MAN! what great FRICKIN version of a great song, I could listen to that 24 HOURS AT A TIME. R.I.P To those no longer with us.🎼🎵

[@bigrobx6609]

I'm so glad that I got to see these guy's play twice, also Charlie Daniels twice. The greatest shows that I ever saw ! Also saw Lynyrd Skynyrd 13 times. Once with Ronnie, and 12 times with Johnny ! Southern rock was the best, No one can play like this anymore, Glad that I lived through the best music ever preformed ! ROCK ON ! RIP Charlie Daniels ➕👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸😎

[@NiteSkyLookr]

I can say I was there......Lived in Hendersonville, about 15 miles out of Nashville...."The Jam" was the highlight of concerts there. About anyone tied to Southern Rock would show up...the '24hrs At A Time" live version with Charlie on Fiddle is second to none...he made several guest appearances all over when Marshall Tucker played...it was very special...

[@aleutianoutlaw]

The Thundering Thumb, Toy Caldwell!

[@joemonroe9402]

THANK YOU JESUS FOR THESE GIFTS🍇

[@desikay1]

What a Voice ~ What Talent ~ Awesome.... Now that's how to Rock & Roll Alright ~ Love It!!! Used to see them back in the day!! That's what concerts were like ~ Always Great!!!

[@587G]

Great timeless Southern Rock n Roll at it's FINEST!! MTB & CDB two of my absolute favorites, what memories they bring back for many of us!! R.I.P. Charlie, Toy, Tommy and George, you are and always will be surely missed!!

[@thisisitmjh]

Another band I am HONORED to have seen live. ❤

[@michaelduggan1890]

Tommy showed his stuff on this .....man I love this band and George M. was a huge part of this band .

[@billytoombs5730]

I miss music like this.........

[@edweird33]

Toy and Tommy, I want to thank The CDB for the intro to the Marshall Tucker Band to the world.

[@williamfenton8043]

Just can't say enough how much talent is on stage RIP ALL

[@auntwayne]

Thanks for posting the video. I have seen the band several times since the early 80s, but, missed Tommy and Toy. What a shame, Hall of Fame .

[@edschilling5200]

Been playing since I was 19. Am 66. My wife of 45yrs. Plus, can't take it no more.. She says, I need to evolve.CAN'T. SOUTERN ROCK, MOSTLY.... BUT BLUES IS MY THING. CUZ all good music, is based on the blues. Otis, Dock of the bay. U gotta here my lead on that sumbitch. Peace... Keep on picking. Peace

[@johnschultz9406]

One of the best live songs ever. Had the privilege of seeing them several times. Charlie Daniel's Band was kickass also never got the credit they deserved in the Rock and Roll business. R.I.P and thank you all.

[@njabbfan]

This is why the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame is a joke. This band deseves to be in now. This is awesome I really miss this band.

[@louisegibson4372]

The Caldwell Brothers were thumb pickers. God blessem

[@drrjim]

Fastest thumbs in the West !

[@daveallman3981]

A lot of joyful noise out out of two thumbs...Incredible!!

[@nutflushdrawkoh]

Amen, Louise.

[@jiaconis]

@@daveallman3981 Hey Dave, I LOVE your last name!!!!! ABB 4EVER!!!! Duane, Gregg, Dickie, Barry, Jaimo and Butch...

[@debrawardlaw4558]

@@drrjim In the east. They were from South Carolina.

[@tommclean4001]

RIP Charlie Daniels....RIP

[@blu68caddy]

I saw these guys So many times throughout the 70s and they always always kicked ass at their concerts‼️Rest in peace the brothers Caldwell and the others who have gone on before🎵🎵

[@youbetcha8164]

If you have ever attempted to play an instrument, especially the guitar, hopefully you realize the talent displayed on this awesome video. It takes God given talent and hours upon hours of dedicated practice to get near this level. Awesome.

[@larrybonds5342]

Yes at least 14 hrs 😎

[@larrybonds5342]

24 hrs

[@georgehiotis1983]

and organ/piano dubbing :)

[@debrawardlaw4558]

24 Hours At A Time Practice multiplied how many days ???? Not days ....Years !!!!

[@johnmoreno7664]

No, I won't...

[@gregstaton128]

RIP to those that have gone on before us.....their music will live forever 🎻🎸🪕🎺🥁🎹🎼🎵

[@dalerexford3336]

Boy, Toy was known as thunder thumb, And one of the best at chicken picking!! Tommy also played with bis thumb, RIP my friends.

[@edweird33]

RIP RIck We Lost RIck a few weeks ago RIP Brother thank you for showing me what true music is

[@thomascramer7485]

These guys made great memories for us and i hope for them to while they had time here🇺🇸🍾

[@seegeesee3011]

Toy Caldwell was such a great guitarist. Way under rated. Saw the Marshall Tucker band many times in the 70's.

[@ticnatz]

Still, after all these years, live version on 'Where We All Belong', best song ever. Still my favorite......

[@davenorman6717]

Mine too !!!

[@ledzeppelin5647]

I still have the vinyl

[@jamesmack3314]

Flat out Jam.....also love Everyday I sing the blues....

[@BillW1]

I also really dig Blue Ridge Mountain Sky!

[@daveallman3981]

@@jamesmack3314 Lawd I have the blues!! Thanx for your comment!!

[@robertnewman4072]

We had a damn good time with this!

[@bubbamawby]

I have been in many award winning bands over the years and have always covered this song. It's a great tune that you can stretch out on the leads. Hail to the Tucker boy's . In fact our band played it this past weekend at a old hippie party. Great song!!!!!and i'm from Missouri

[@robertovarlet8945]

You can't touch the original tucker boys they were one of the best ever to play great music RIP Tommy toy George and Charlie daniels awesome jam

[@volcharger]

This is what music was all about.....these guys were perfection.

[@SicilyJo]

How could you not feel pumped and invigorated no matter how tired you are?!!💕

[@spottedlizard4060]

This is as real as it gets people! Takes me back to the America I knew Served and loved! Not anymore of talent and music that could like MTB'S BOOTS! RIp!

[@stevethrendyle8406]

This song was so far ahead of its time... a sonic masterpiece.

[@kurtjung751]

This is my ROCK and Roll........love it

[@WolfDaddy420]

I am not a religious man whatsoever but this whole trip is the closest thing to being taken to church and getting saved by the grace of good ol' Southern cookin' the way it used to could🥃🇺🇸🖤✌🏼

[@oneofmany1087]

Man I just love how Toy plays! That thumb picking. Like the best jazz player ever. Wes Montgomery oh and Jeff beck. Toy was one of the best in my eyes.

[@GoneSking]

Awesome! There is such a void in music today since Southern Rock stopped getting air play. Such a great genre of music that only lives on because it has been passed down from sibling to sibling or parent to child. Good stuff. From an new Outlaws tune "There's a whole new generation to carry on our battle cry". Keep the music alive and share it with your kids.

[@michaelpessolano6458]

George Nash I defiantly agree with everything you wrote so true and sad at the same time I miss southern rock but I will pass it on

[@miloperichitch6395]

Absolutely shredding! Thanks for posting

[@Bazzaland]

The best concert I ever attended was The Marshall Tucker Band February 16, 1974 at the Ocala Jai-Alai Fronton. I was 19 years old. I still have the ticket stub.

[@stephenhenion8304]

These guys were Burning Hot.... thanks for posting... got see them at Raceway Park NJ, with the Dead, and the New Rid ers!!! 1978

[@strukhoff]

Toy and Tommy practically standing on top of one another, the way true brothers do, just raking it. Tommy couldn't have been more solid in backing his big brother and driving the band. It's always seemed to me that Tommy's and Timmy's deaths in 1980 killed Toy inside, and the band died then as well.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

Toy wasn't the same. Been front row looking straight up in their faces when they were playing. They loved playing together. The MTB was over when Tommy passed. The heart was gone.

[@mattbenoit8996]

Man that sax wat a performance

[@arkuall]

man these boys can lay it down!

[@drrjim]

Those Caldwell boys just kill'n it. Poor Doug Grey with that wimpy tambourine. LOL. Bring'n a slingshot to a gun fight.

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

I'd go up in OJO CALIENTE, COLARADO from LOVING, NEW MEXICO to GIT high dollar high moisture hay for 7 RIVER'S CATTLE COMPANY....jammin to this tape in my 78 KW dragging my flatbed trailer.....such a gr8 time .....the TUCKER BOY'S & CHARLIE DANIELS made each trip a keepsake in my heart to this very day......GOD BLESS..i sure as HELL was and still are......thanks fellas for the memories brothermen......miss y'all💗🇺🇸👍