Lisa Miller spoke with Doug Gray, founding member and original lead singer of the Marshall Tucker Band.

He shares why he thinks their music touches people’s hearts and has been used in over 100 movies. Their live shows are legendary for a reason. Listen for the secret of the set list.

Marshall Tucker took their name from a real person of that same name. They were a young band and needed a name to do a gig. They looked at their key chain to the recording space they were using and it said Marshall Tucker. They went with that. The ‘real’ Marshall Tucker is still alive. Listen to find out what he thinks about having a band named after him.

Marshall Tucker Band at Jackpot Junction on December 29. Hotel and concert tickets available. Morton MN is only about 2 hours west of the metro.