The Marshall Tucker Band: Then & Now

Born in the 70s and resurrected in the 90s, the Marshall Tucker Band is profiled in this combination music video/documentary. An opening act for the Allman Brothers Band during the early 70s, the country rock MTB rose to prominence in the mid-to-late 70s on the strength of hits like "Can't You See?," and "Heard It in a Love Song." Many of the older songs are performed live in the studio, including "Take the Highway," "This Ol' Cowboy," "Searchin' for a Rainbow," and "Fire on the Mountain." An early music video, 1976's The Long Hard Ride featured the band in a loosely-knit gunslinger skit which played briefly in theaters (today it just looks silly). In interviews, the last original band members, singer Doug Gray and flutist Jerry Eubanks recall the band's ups and downs. The final fifteen minutes feature a few of the new Marshall Tucker Band's music videos from songs off their recent Cabin Fever Music releases, along with generous comments about the fans. In other words, the finale is mostly a plug. Inexpensive and modestly entertaining, The Marshall Tucker Band: Then & Now is recommended. (Available from most distributors.)