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George McCorkle
American rock musician (–)
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Birth name | George Freeman McCorkle |
Born | ()October 11, Chester, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | June 29, () (aged60) Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Southern rock |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | – |
Labels | Capricorn, Warner Bros. |
Musical artist
George McCorkle (October 11, – June 29, ) was a founding member and guitarist for the Marshall Tucker Band.
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Their music, a potent blend of blues, country, and rock, resonated with audiences seeking a sound that celebrated Southern culture and defied the conventions of mainstream rock. Their influence transcended musical boundaries, contributing to the cultural identity of the American South and capturing the spirit of a generation. While the band never achieved the same level of mainstream success as some of their contemporaries, their impact remains undeniable. Their self-titled debut album, released in , achieved gold certification, establishing them as a force within the Southern rock movement. Their live performances, renowned for their energy and musicianship, further solidified their reputation as a fan favorite.He wrote "Fire on the Mountain", the band's first top 40 hit, though had hoped that Charlie Daniels would record the song. He left the band in and later worked as a songwriter.[1] He released a solo album, American Street, in [2] McCorkle was diagnosed with cancer in early June and died soon afterward, in Lebanon, Tennessee.[1]
Early career
George McCorkle pursued music as a career after having been drafted into the Navy and serving from to Initially he had taught himself to play his older brother's guitar as a young teenager, mimicking the blues stylings of B.B.
King and other artists he heard on the radio. At the age of sixteen he purchased his own Gretsch guitar. His first stage performances were with local high school bands in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Tommy caldwell marshall tucker George McCorkle, a founding member of the Spartanburg-based Marshall Tucker Band, has been diagnosed with cancer and is spending what are likely his final days in a Nashville-area hospital. They believe it to be terminal. But they haven't said, 'He's got this many days to live' or anything," said McCorkle's year-old son, Justin, of his year-old father. There's so many types of cancer that do so many different things so many different ways. We have a really good oncology group that's working with him.After his military discharge he formed a band, The Toy Factory, with his longtime childhood friend, Toy Caldwell. George also performed with another group, Pax Parachute, but his musical talents flourished working with Toy. "Playing guitar with Toy Caldwell wasn't just playing guitar, it was sharing a mind. With me at his side he had the freedom to do whatever came into his mind and I could instinctively interpret whatever that was and experiment with him.
And Toy had a heart of gold."[3]
Later career
In George was a founding member of the Renegades of Southern Rock, an all star band featuring George, Dan Toler, John Townsend, & Jack Hall along with others.
Jerry eubanks marshall tucker He wrote " Fire on the Mountain ", the band's first top 40 hit, though had hoped that Charlie Daniels would record the song. He left the band in and later worked as a songwriter. George McCorkle pursued music as a career after having been drafted into the Navy and serving from to Initially he had taught himself to play his older brother's guitar as a young teenager, mimicking the blues stylings of B. King and other artists he heard on the radio.George was also a prolific songwriter, penning songs right up to his final days. George wrote songs for John Corbett, Beverley Mitchell, and others.
On August 12th, , George took the stage once again with Marshall Tucker Band at Starwood Amphitheater for a stellar performance. Soon after Marshall Tucker Band released "The Next Adventure" which featured three George McCorkle songs: "The Guitar Playing Man", "Jesus Never Had a Motorcycle" and "I Love You That Way", all classic additions to the MTB songbook.
George mccorkle biography He wrote " Fire on the Mountain ", the band's first top 40 hit, though had hoped that Charlie Daniels would record the song. He left the band in and later worked as a songwriter. George McCorkle pursued music as a career after having been drafted into the Navy and serving from to Initially he had taught himself to play his older brother's guitar as a young teenager, mimicking the blues stylings of B. King and other artists he heard on the radio.In George was involved in several projects including the Renegades of Southern Rock. George performed his final performance with friend Candy Coburn on CW Network where he received a standing ovation. George was compiling songs for his next solo album which was to be titled "G=MC2" along with being part of the "Brothers of the Southland" project with Bo Bice, Dan Toler, Steve Gorman, Reese Wynans, and others.
Prior to entering the studio for either of these projects, George was rushed to the hospital in Lebanon, Tennessee where he died of cancer, surrounded by friends and family.
Jam4George
On November 3, , Jam4George was held in Spartanburg South Carolina. It was an all-day event featuring many of George's musician friends celebrating George's life and music.[4]