Tommy Caldwell
November 9, 1949 – April 28, 1980
Tommy Caldwell was best known as the bassist the Marshall Tucker Band from 1973 until his death in 1980. The charismatic performer was the crowd-pleaser of the band. He also sang backup and wrote some of their songs, including “Melody Ann,” their only song on which he sang lead. His final performance with the band came on the night of April 19, 1980 which was later released as Live On Long Island. Caldwell died just ten days later from injuries he suffered in a jeep accident.
What You Should Own
RIP Tommy We still love ya brother
RIP Toy and Tim
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC TOMMY.. YOU ARE A CLASS ACT…
AMERICA NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU
I was a news anchor at WSPA-TV (Spartanburg, SC) in 1980 when Tommy Caldwell was killed. I had met and interviewed the original MTB members. I wrote and reported Tommy’s obituary on our newscast. I got a really kind letter from his family saying they liked what I said.
I was reminded of that recently when I began writing my memoirs from my TV years. When I’m finished, you can read about it on my website.
Ride in peace, would love to have known you,
Cat SAunders
Hampton, SC
I loved this band in the 70’s and early 1980. It just wasn’t the same without Tommy. Now with Toy and George being gone; what great memories we have of the original MTB.
Rest in peace Tommy, Toy and George. Ride on in the sunset playing your music so others can hear some great tunes. Miss you guys!!!!!