Background
Caldwell was born November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Mr. and Mistress Toy Talmadge Caldwell Senior He began playing guitar before his teen years with his younger brother Tommy Caldwell.
Caldwell was born November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Mr. and Mistress Toy Talmadge Caldwell Senior He began playing guitar before his teen years with his younger brother Tommy Caldwell.
In addition to his guitarist role, he occasionally performed lead vocals for Marshall Tucker Band, including on one of the band"s best-known hits, "Can"t You Secretary"
He developed a unique style of playing, playing the electric guitar using his thumb rather than a pick. While very involved in sports, the boys eventually became interested in music including jazz and blues. By the age of sixteen, Caldwell was passionate about music, sports, and his other obsession, motorcycles.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Caldwell decided to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1966, he reported for recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina.
After being wounded in Vietnam in September 1968, he was evacuated for two weeks, then returned for duty. Caldwell was discharged in 1969 and once again began playing music with his high school buddies.
The Marshall Tucker Band
Later career
The album was digitally re-released in 2009 through Hopesong Digital / GMV Nashville.
Caldwell died on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to cocaine ingestion by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett.
He was a member of the band from its formation up until 1983.