They should be every bit as legendary as Allmans/Skynyrd. well I dont want you to think that your the first one to leave me out here on my own, no this aint gonna be the first time, this ol cowboy, spent the night alone.. Anyone can read what you share. The music was all there including the legendary flute parts, but the soul of the original band was only present in fleeting moments., Terry As an easterner who had little experience with Country music, my Midwest friends always played MTB,Charlie Daniels Band, and Pure Prairie League, and they were my introduction to a more Country flavored sound. With the help of some silent financial backers, Bramblett was able to acquire the 3.1 acres that were once a small city park. When Toy Caldwell was in Vietnam, he was. Toy Caldwell Snr also served in the US marine corps from 1942-1946 as a staff sergeant while his younger brother Tommy Caldwell also served in the Marines. Toy was the older brother of Tommy Caldwell. He was 45. Playing guitar since his youth in Spartanburg, SC and in groups with his high school pals, Caldwell enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1966. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The Spartanburg, SC chapter of the Marine League is named the Hutchings-Caldwells Detachment (Pvt. 12:46 pm. Or he and the girls would "camp out" in the frontyard!!! .. What a gifted player. Patrick Saw Doug Grey and the current MTB last fall at the Napa Valley State Fair. February 25, 2023 @ wayne Shortly after I joined the TCB in 1989, I wrote what I felt was my best ballad up to that point, "Human Race". Price cut: $10,000 (Dec 2) 9070 Bay Harbour Cir, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. February 27, 2023 @ Your e-mail address will not be published. Some old friends of the Caldwells have been making proposals to build a park in honor of Toy and Tommy Caldwell who impacted their lives in Spartanburg. Messages. Toy Caldwell was a stellar steel guitarist, too.. MichaelA Similar to The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band were more than just a rock group. No one could touch them back then, although The Outlaws and Skynrd were beyond belief too. May check some stuff out to see what I missed. Grand Opera House, 1973 One of the founding members of The Marshall Tucker Band, it was Toy Caldwell's voice and unique playing style that helped catapult the band to the Southern rock hall of legends, and his vocal performance on 'Can't You See' is absolutely unmatched - even at the tender age of 26. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. $225,000. Refusing to use a pick, Caldwell instead plucked the guitar with his thumb, resulting in many of the short, staccato notes leading into the primary melody of a song, and giving his tone a more rounded sound indicative of Cant You See and other landmark Marshall Tucker Songs. Required fields are marked *, Buried Here Randy Castillo, Drummer For Ozzy Osbourne And Mtley Cre. Tommy Caldwell was killed in an automobile accident in 1980, Toy Caldwell died in 1993 and McCorkle died in 2007. He played guitar on albums by country stars Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Barbara Mandrell and Conway Twitty, among others. 5:18 am, I was lucky enough to see MTB 5 times Toy was unbelievable good when ever i need to feel good i pull out the old Albums and sit back with a smile on my face and enjoy long live Toy and that chicken picking, R2D2 Watch some of the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jams featuring Marshall Tucker Band/Toy Caldwell on YouTube, pumped through a quality home theater system, and you are guaranteed a treat for the ears, and the eyes, as you will be seeing true musicians holding court. Isnt Jerry Eubanks too? Toy Caldwell Jr., 45, a Founder of the Marshall Tucker Band, https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/26/arts/toy-caldwell-jr-45-a-founder-of-the-marshall-tucker-band.html. 3 bds; 2 ba; 2,018 sqft - House for sale. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is a 7,524 square-foot waterfront villa in West Palm Beach's Northwood Shores neighborhood, comprising six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a formal living/dining room . Not only was he the bass player of the band, Tommy was also considered the de facto leader of Marshall Tucker, and the driving force behind the band. Growing up on Long Island in the late 70s there was a huge fan base for southern rock. It was a really hard-working-class family and very patriotic, Foster said. The land has been relegated since 1980 but has been presently reclaimed thanks to the effort of Don Bramblett, an old friend of the Caldwells. they would rather mourn him quietly than release a song for profit in his name. February 27, 2023 @ Before Ill sit down and have a drink with you, Dead Mallard Two of his brothers Tommy Calwell and Tim Calwell were both killed in tragic deaths. A very deserving tribute to an all-time great. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. While high school mates, Gray and bassist, Tommy Caldwell joined a band called The New Generation. "That wasn't based on arrogance, but Tommy was so driven," explains Paul T Riddle. Your email address will not be published. Mike Basile He is missed. Been listening to MTB non-stop for about six months. Learn how your comment data is processed. 8:03 pm. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. But in 1975, Hank Williams Jr. recorded the song for his album Hank Williams Jr. and Friends. [1] He was a member of the band from its formation up until 1983. Tom Aikin He also remembers the brothers mother inviting him to stay for dinner on several occasions. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. February 27, 2023 @ The country influences shine on these songs. Played their songs in our little local c & w band. Despite being legally recognized as the Copywrite owner of the Marshall Tucker Band song Cant You See Me, there have been speculations of the song being originally written by Smoothdog, another musician who was his contemporary. It may not display this or other websites correctly. When Toy Caldwell was in Vietnam, he was wounded in the arm by shrapnel, he said. Sorry! This browser does not support getting your location. I remember finding out about Toys death while running in Oyster Bay. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. See Also: Robbie Dupree- Bio, Net Worth, Wife, 7 Facts About Him. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Saw them the first time at SMU. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Its a tragic loss to me, and to the music industry, McCorkle said. Toy Caldwell was best known as the lead guitarist and main songwriter in the Marshall Tucker Band. . I think it is their best song. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 4:58 pm. On his return home he went back to playing in bands and took a job with the Spartanburg Water Works. See Also:Just Where Is lacy J Dalton? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. February 25, 2023 @ Toy himself described it as a western swing number and honestly, with the swinging beat and his jazz leads, thats an accurate description. I loved Toys steel playing, he was criticized a lot about not playing in tune, but it sounded fine to me. Actually, its currently in the tape deck of my beat up minivan. He was 30 years old. The Allman Brothers were Southern Rocks Blues band. Though the initial cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, a toxicology report determined the cause of death to be cardiac arrest due to cocaine use. Real Name: Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. Active. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. After leaving the group Caldwell released one solo album and made another that was never issued. February 26, 2023 @ Love the mix of country and jazz. King Honky Of Crackershire Mr. Caldwell put out an album, "Toy Caldwell," last year and performed around Spartanburg. Country Tucker released in 1900 & 96 is THE absolute Standard to me. Toy and Tommy both encouraged me as a musician to try new things and develop what talent Ive got, Casasanta said. Yes, Its a shame they are not in the Hall, its just become a ploy to sell the show, so many great artists have been left out and ones that shouldnt be are in. He was largely retired from music when he died on this day at age 45 from what was declared cardio-respiratory failure due to cocaine ingestion. Resend Activation Email. Check it out: Its beyond a Greek tragedy. 10:59 am. See the article in its original context from. The fellowship when we were on the road and the friendships that developed was like a brotherhood.. Caldwell was doubly hit by tragedy in 1980 when his brother Tommy Caldwell, bassist for the Marshall Tucker band, died in an auto accident. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There was an error deleting this problem. Almost bought Toys home place in SC on the family farm back in 2007. Toy was great on Guitar but the whole band was a treat, especially with the horns and flute added. The first two Tucker albums are priceless. Toy Caldwell Cant You See was a big hit for the Marshall Tucker band and has been covered by various artists across time like Poison, Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jnr among others. Net Worth, Failed Marriages, 7 Facts, Robbie Dupree- Bio, Net Worth, Wife, 7 Facts About Him, Who Is Jillian Billman? ", The members of the Marshall Tucker Band first came together in 1964, when Mr. Caldwell and two friends, Franklin Wilkie and George McCorkle, played in a band called the Rants. Caldwells body was found by his wife, Abbie Good Caldwell, at their home in Moore, about 80 miles northwest of Columbia, said Bill Doble, vice president of music for Cabin Fever Entertainment, for whom Caldwell recorded. She was married from September 12, 1969, until his death, to the late Toy Caldwell, founder, primary songwriter and lead guitarist of the Marshall Tucker Band,Abbie was 66 Years old. 10:28 am. February 25, 2023 @ He was awesome and underrated lead guitarist, a decent pedal steel player and normally sung a song on each album. JavaScript is disabled. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He later formed a band going by his name and released a CD in 1992, it was re-released in 2009 under the Hopesong/GMV Nashville label. Here Are 10 Unknown Facts About Him, Jayne Posner, Neil Diamonds First Of Three Wives- Marriage, Divorce, Other Wives, Danny Hutton- Bio, Age, Net Worth, Wife, 7 Unknown Facts About The Singer, Ch Avery- Shocking True Story Of Lloyd Avery IIs Brother, 30 Best Fuck You Songs For Very Difficult Moments, Darryl Baum: Facts About Mike Tysons Guard Who Shot 50 Cent, Demri Parrotts Death, Mystery About Her Life And Layne Staley. The obvious choice for a replacement came in the form of Franklin Wilkie, a one time member of The Toy Factory, and a life-long friend of the band. He loved it.. As for the latest incarnation, I still see them to support the MTB name and Doug Gray. Thanks for the good music Toy, Tommy and the rest of the band, I hope heaven is as good as the Marshall Tucker Band was! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The band played at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Toy Caldwell was 45 years old. 11:56 am. During the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America, the Marshall Tucker Band played a song. It gave it an ethereal tone to their songs, most notably on Cant You See and Heard it in a Love Song. Love this band. February 25, 2023 @ Year should not be greater than current year. 9:48 pm. February 26, 2023 @ The roots of the band stretch back even further. We have set your language to My favorite was Take the Highway, but I have told my friends that when I die, I want Cant You See to be played at my memorial. But Toy Caldwell isnt well-known for being a war hero. TXBrian 4:59 pm. You got to cut the rug with Wet Willie too 12:36 pm. I know that for a while Toy was using Blackface Twins that had been taken out of their cabs and rack mounted. Learn more about managing a memorial . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Okay well screw me. But the police would come and stay for about an hour listening and enjoying the music.. Two more songs worth listening to sung by Toy to check out: Fly Eagle Fly and Blue Ridge Mountsin Sky. His brother as well as their father also served in Vietnam at different times. Anytime a veteran doesn't reveal his/her military experiences - particularly combat - such reticence needs to be respected, and while Toy Caldwell was a . Another connection worth noting is that Charlie Daniels played the fiddle on many of The Marshall Tucker Bands albums. Its equal parts rock and roll and Southern Baptist church on Sunday morning, tinged with the kind of pain that only comes with having lived through a few things. 11:11 am. Desert Skies is a transcendent piece of music. He was 45. My favorite song by them has always been This Ol Cowboy. After 15 years with the Marshall Tucker Band, Toy Caldwell left in 1985. Joseph Tinnelly- Controversy, Why He Left Hells Kitchen, Where Is He? Tell me they werent great. He was born on the 13th December 1947 at Spartanburg, South Carolina. February 28, 2023 @ 5:39 pm. Toy Caldwell Live Blue Ridge Mountain Skies 13,532 views Feb 17, 2014 119 Dislike Share Save Ron Mosocco 45 subscribers This is a very rare copy of Toy Caldwell playing at Al's Pump. Toy was also the older brother of The Marshall Tucker Band. Although their Capricorn records discography is the best known, their Warner Records production was also quite good. Quick storycant remember when (late 70s?) I met Toy and Doug backstage at the old Lubbock Auditorium in Texas back in 81, have a poster of the show framed in my house, they were both really nice guys. I truly wish they could have have been a little bigger in country than what they were. 8:04 am, Great band! The Land with the help of anonymous financiers has been reclaimed. Love MTB Been there with em since 85. ChrisS But perhaps Toy Caldwells most lasting influence was how he played lead guitar. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The cause of his death was reported as cocaine overdose. Sometimes venturing all the way to the creek. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Darren Toy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See. Mike Basile Buried here are multiple artists including: Tommy was the bass guitar player and leader of the Marshall Tucker Band. Thomas died on April 28, 1980 from injuries suffered in a car crash. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. English Toy Caldwell, Jr. had come into the world at the General Hospital in Spartanburg on November 13, 1947, and he never left his home town. Toy Caldwell first started playing the guitar with his younger brother Tommy Caldwell. He plugged them into a number of 2x12" cabs housing JBL's. The cabs looked similar to the Alembic cabs that the ABB was using during the same time period. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. based on information from your browser. There's some video footage floating around with a song or two from this eventToy Caldwell on guitar and vocals, Pic Pickens on guitar, Tony Heatherly on bass, Mark Burell on drums and I played keyboards, guitar and sang lead. Caldwell had a lightning fast thumb on guitar, McCorkle said. David: The Duke of Everything 10:07 am. Friendships with other bands from the then-burgeoning Southern rock movement like the Allman Brothers Band and Wet Willie helped the group get heard by and signed to the Capricorn label. Toy Caldwell was deployed and served in Vietnam. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Toy was the older brother of Tommy Caldwell. I wasnt ever really a fan of their music, but probably mainly cause I never really heard much by them growing up like I did other southern bands like skynard or charlie Daniels. He also played steel on alot of Charlie Daniels records as well. One of my all time favorite bands of all time, like Chris S, they were hugely popular in New Jersey back then. Try again later. One thing I have always enjoyed about The Marshall Tucker Band was how unique they stood out in the musical landscape. RIP Caldwell brothers and Mr Marshall Tucker who passed today. Kevin Smith Related: MTB are included in our story, 11 Great Southern Rock Albums. I got to see Toy out at the Stephen Talkhouse in Ammaganset sometime in the 90s. 6:16 am. Jimbo Delancey A month earlier another brother, Tim, also died in a road accident. Updated 8 hours ago. He was great. February 25, 2023 @ His parents were Toy Talmadge Caldwell Sn and Virginia Vaughn Caldwell. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. MTB, CDB, ABB along with the more rock leaning bands like the Outlaws and Molly Hatchet all had solid followings during my HS years.Toy is an all time favorite guitar player for me. This link is directly from their web-site: You must log in or register to reply here. 46 Comments, Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. is the name his parents gave him when he was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on November 13th, 1947. February 25, 2023 @ his present net worth is not known but with many albums to their credit, his former band, the Marshall Tucker Band is estimated to be worth $16 million. February 26, 2023 @ trevistrat If anyone else has more info on her, I would appreciate if you would contact me, Thank You. https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/does-90s-country-deserve-its-own-fest-key-western-fest-says-yes/, At this point, The Marshall Tucker Band is mostly just a tribute act, with the only original member left being lead vocalist Doug Gray who spent much of their set either ceding the microphone to other members of the band, or compelling the crowd to sing for himboth of which were better alternatives to Gray singing himself. I asked him about it and he filled me in. When Toy Caldwell graduated from high school in 1966, he followed in his fathers and uncles footsteps and joined the Marines, Casasanta said. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Sadly was too young to see the original group. My favorite post-Toy song is Driving You Out of My Mind written by bassist, Tim Lawter. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Abbie Caldwell (166225127)? When we had the Arabian horses we often attended horse shows. He died on June 29, 2007 of cancer. His childhood was filled with music as his father played an acoustic guitar. Any band that regularly includes pedal steel and flute solos in the same song and makes it sound perfect is A-OK in my book, Lawrence Welsh February 25, 2023 @ Pink Floyd Sets Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. February 25, 2023 @ He formed the Toy Caldwell Band in 1992 and released a self-titled album that was later renamed Son of the South by friend and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels. SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Toy T. Caldwell Jr., former lead guitar player and singer for the Marshall Tucker Band, died Thursday, and the cause was under investigation, a coroner said. Toy Caldwell passed away 30 years ago today, buy his memory, music, and influence lives on in Southern rock and country music. I don't believe enough good History of their Music was written on Toy Caldwell's Memorial by the "famous writer" who wrote it that's a crying shame. One of the band members noticed that the key to the warehouse had the name Marshall Tucker inscribed on it since a blind man named Marshall Tucker had rented the space previously for his piano tuning business. Unfortunately I sam the current lineup about 10 years ago at a park in Massapequa. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice and saw the original MTB in concert several times. Upon the Day that I hopefully get blessed to ride to Heaven, Im packin an old Marshall Tucker Band cassette tape in my weathered saddlebags. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I saw them many times at Jones Beach, Westbury and recently at Eisenhower. Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published. Its a beautiful song , great lyrics, great melody and Toys lead guitar work really sells it. We were good friends and I miss (the brothers) today.. The talented Caldwell never strayed from home for a long time except when he was touring, Spartanburg was his home and he always returned there. Put on This Ol Cowboy , and just enjoy all the layers of music, including Paul Riddles terrific drum work. ). Donations can be made online at www.active-living.org or by mail to Partners for Active Living, 226 S. Spring St., Spartanburg, SC 29306. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The show at the Beacon in the fall was fine. Following the deaths of the Caldwells, McCorkle died in 2007 leaving only Doug Gray as the only surviving original member of the band. He was wounded two years later in Vietnam, and discharged in 1969. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. You could make an argument that Toy Caldwell was the best all around musician from the south in that era. Toy Caldwell fathered two daughters, Cassady and Toy Geneal Caldwell. He was heads above better than anybody else I was listening to.. Oh so many nights hanging. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Casasanta said the band found a one-room building in downtown Spartanburg to rent as a practice studio. photo credit: YouTube/Marshall Tucker on MV. It was Tommy that approached the record company to front Toy some money to stop the day job while he concentrates on the music. Related: MTB are included in our story, 11 Great Southern Rock Albums. Updates about the parks progress will be posted on a Facebook group called The Marshall Tucker Band Fan Page. Failed to report flower. When Lovin Spoonful Members Reunited for a Great Cause in L.A. Roger Daltrey on Woodstock, Tommy: Career-Spanning Interview, The Jaggerz The Rapper: You Know What Hes After, Rickie Lee Jones Debut: Hipster Chic, Beyond Laurel Canyon, Leon Russell Signature Songs Gets Reissue: Listen, #1 Singles of 1970: A Bridge to a New Decade. At the risk of wearing out my welcome commenting on this article just wanted to point out after rereading that the brilliant drummer and founding member Paul Riddle is still alive and well. 1:50 am. "With him, it was never a case of climbing the mountain: He'd be trying to run through it." Of course, Duane changed slide guitar forever. 9:10 am. Guitarist Toy Caldwell was the band's principal songwriter, but from the start his young brother Tommy became its unofficial leader. They both started singing when Toy was 9 and Tommy 7 years old. Along with Dickey Betts, the two most melodic guitarists in Southern/country rock. This is a carousel with slides. And though Doug Gray was officially the lead singer (and is currently the only original member), Toy Caldwell sang numerous songs too, including Cant You See. What also made Toy Caldwell significant beyond the Southern rock world is that he also played steel guitar, and quite well. Tommy sang lead on that one, I think. The physician says he cant certify the cause and manner of death and has asked our office to investigate, Burnett said. http://www.marshalltucker.com/cgi-bin/tuck/mtb_hardware.html?id=3mu9FTbp. There was a problem getting your location. Might be an interesting list, best all time Greatest Hits albums and maybe best live albums too. And the solo Toy album is great. God bless, Trigger February 25, 2023 @ Regardless great nice job of rrmemberance, Doug T It was considered substantive art to be taken seriously worldwide. I believe Tommys last performance was on LI. The band was failing to find the same kind of success they had in the 70s. Though the initial cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, a toxicology report determined the cause of death to be cardiac arrest due to cocaine use. Devonshire Downs Home Of The Newport Pop Festiv UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall In Berkeley, CA, Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios Former Location In Hempstead, NY, Ode Records Former Location In Malibu, California, Buried Here Bob McBride, Singer For Lighthouse, The Singer Bowl The Doors Headline For The Who In 1968. Really miss all of them!! $324,900 His steel was sure in tune on You Aint Foolin Me. Toy T. Caldwell Toy was the lead guitar player for the "Marshall Tucker Band." Toy died on February 25, 1993 at the age of 45 of cardio-respiratory failure due to cocaine ingestion. His brothers, Tommy, bass guitar player for the Marshall Tucker Band, and Timmy died in separate auto accidents about 13 years ago. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He graduated from the Dorman High School in Spartanburg where he met great friends that will be part of his life history. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Condo / Townhouse. Foster shared an interest in music and frequent golf games with Tommy Caldwell. They took their moniker from a name inscribed on the key to the groups rehearsal room, not knowing it was an actual person. For me and my friends, it was like entering another planet when they took the stage, and our world was greatly expanded. Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr., a founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, died in his sleep on Wednesday at his home in Moore, S.C. They are good memories.. MichaelA He passed away at the age of 45 on February 25, 1993, in Moore, South Carolina. The idea didnt gain much traction, and the park seemed like a great alternative to honor the brothers, Bramblett said. February 25, 2023 @ Add to your scrapbook. Its success waned after Tommy Caldwell died in an automobile accident in 1980, a month after another brother, Tim, died in an automobile accident. Thank you. We dated a few months and married on September 12, 1969. Running Like the Wind is one of my favorites from that period. I would come over to their house and Toy would be on his bunk bed playing guitar almost constantly every time I was over here, Foster said. February 25, 2023 @ He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and reported for recruit training in 1966, during his service, he was injured and had to be evacuated for two weeks due to medical reasons. February 27, 2023 @ Your email address will not be published. I recall partying hard at Nichols College listening to Marshall Tucker Band songs. February 25, 2023 @ In his time with the band, he performed Can't You See Me, one of their most popular hits. Did you review the show you saw? They sold over five million copies of 14 albums released during Caldwells tenure in the group from 1972 to 1983 and played 200 to 300 dates a year, becoming staples on the U.S. concert circuit. During the summer we dated, he was in a band - TheToy Factory and it was our entire relationship.When Toy was not traveling he enjoyed fishing, reading, and basically spending time with the family. His former band members refuse to release a song as a tribute to him because they feel it is a rip-off and not their style. He loved watching people and people listening to what he did. Abbie Caldwell, passed away recently. February 27, 2023 @ To honor the brothers, who in the eyes of many residents became ambassadors for their hometown of Spartanburg, several of their friends and music fans are planning to create a park in their memory. A unique personality as well as a formidable musician, he was a peer of both Dickey Betts and Charlie Daniels, and his best work crossed effortlessly between country, blues, and rock & roll. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Abbie Goode Caldwell I found on Findagrave.com. Bobby Free For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oops, we were unable to send the email. If anyone else has more info on her, I would appreciate if you would contact me, Thank You.In her words, what she said about their life:Toy and I met in May 1969. 4 days on Zillow. February 25, 2023 @ February 25, 2023 @ I Hear the South Calling, Wrong Right, Texas on My Mind. 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