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    Which Marshall Tucker Band song talks about a man packing his bags and walking away?

    • Now She's Gone
    • Dream Lover
    • Take The Highway
    • Desert Skies
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  • 2. 

    Where did the name "The Marshall Tucker Band" come from?

    • An Old Song

    • An Old Movie

    • A Piano Tuner

    • A Book

    Correct Answer
    A. A Piano Tuner
    Explanation
    The name "The Marshall Tucker Band" came from a piano tuner. The band members were living in a house where a piano tuner named Marshall Tucker had once lived. They saw his name written on a key to the house and decided to use it as their band name.

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  • 3. 

    What southern state is The Marshall Tucker Band from?

    • Alabama

    • Georgia

    • Texas

    • South Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. South Carolina
    Explanation
    The Marshall Tucker Band is from South Carolina.

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  • 4. 

    Which 1976 Marshall Tucker Band album cover shows running horses pulling a wagon?

    • Long Hard Ride

    • Carolina Dreams

    • Marshall Tucker Band

    • Where We All Belong

    Correct Answer
    A. Long Hard Ride
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Long Hard Ride." This album cover shows running horses pulling a wagon.

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  • 5. 

    Which Marshall Tucker Band album featured "Heard it in a Love Song"?

    • Beyond The Horizon

    • Carolina Dreams

    • Together Forever

    • Carolina Christmas

    Correct Answer
    A. Carolina Dreams
    Explanation
    "Carolina Dreams" is the correct answer because it is the only album listed that is a Marshall Tucker Band album. The song "Heard it in a Love Song" is a popular track from this album, making it the correct choice.

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  • 6. 

    Who did The Marshall Tucker Band open for in 1973?

    • The Allman Brothers

    • The Beatles

    • KC And The Sunshine Band

    • The Rolling Stones

    Correct Answer
    A. The Allman Brothers
    Explanation
    In 1973, The Marshall Tucker Band opened for The Allman Brothers.

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  • 7. 

    What was the name of The Marshall Tucker Band's first album?

    • Together Forever

    • Carolina Dreams

    • Where We All Belong

    • Marshall Tucker Band

    Correct Answer
    A. Marshall Tucker Band
    Explanation
    The Marshall Tucker Band's first album was self-titled, simply called "Marshall Tucker Band".

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  • 8. 

    What does the song "Fire on the Mountain" by The Marshall Tucker Band depict?

    • A Mountain-Climbing Disaster

    • A Forest Fire

    • A Gold Rush

    • A Frank Zappa Concert Gone Awry

    Correct Answer
    A. A Gold Rush
    Explanation
    The song "Fire on the Mountain" by The Marshall Tucker Band depicts a gold rush. This can be inferred from the title of the song, as well as the imagery associated with fire, which is often used metaphorically to represent the excitement and chaos of a gold rush. Additionally, the band's southern rock style often incorporates themes of Americana, making a gold rush a fitting subject for their music.

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  • 9. 

    Where did the original Marshall Tucker Band rehearse when they first got together?

    • The School Garage

    • An Old Warehouse

    • A Parking Lot

    • A Parent's House

    Correct Answer
    A. An Old Warehouse
    Explanation
    The original Marshall Tucker Band rehearsed in an old warehouse when they first got together. This location would have provided them with a large and open space to practice their music without disturbing others. Additionally, an old warehouse may have been a more affordable option compared to renting a dedicated rehearsal space. This choice also suggests that the band members were committed to their craft and willing to make do with whatever resources they had available to them.

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  • 10. 

    Which Marshall Tucker Band's singer's mother said he sang in his baby crib?

    • Jerry Eubanks

    • Ace Allen

    • Doug Gray

    • Tommy Caldwell

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug Gray
    Explanation
    Doug Gray is the correct answer because his mother stated that he sang in his baby crib. This suggests that Doug Gray had a natural inclination towards singing from a very young age.

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  • 11. 

    Which movie soundtrack featured music from The Marshall Tucker Band?

    • Smokey And The Bandit

    • Pirates Of The Caribbean

    • The Silence Of The Lambs

    • The Horse Whisperer

    Correct Answer
    A. Smokey And The Bandit
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Smokey And The Bandit. The movie soundtrack for Smokey And The Bandit featured music from The Marshall Tucker Band.

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  • 12. 

    From what high school did Marshall Tucker Band's Stuart Swanlund graduate in 1975?

    • Grant High

    • Spartanburg High

    • Southern High

    • Dorman High

    Correct Answer
    A. Spartanburg High
    Explanation
    Stuart Swanlund, a member of the Marshall Tucker Band, graduated from Spartanburg High in 1975.

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  • 13. 

    What instrument did Toy Caldwell play for The Marshall Tucker Band?

    • Guitar

    • Piano

    • Jazz Flute

    • Fiddle

    Correct Answer
    A. Guitar
    Explanation
    Toy Caldwell played the guitar for The Marshall Tucker Band.

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  • 14. 

    Which Marshall Tucker Band song asks that the singer be buried "with my chaps on"?

    • Fly Like An Eagle

    • Desert Skies

    • Can't You See

    • See You Later, I'm Gone

    Correct Answer
    A. Desert Skies
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Desert Skies." This Marshall Tucker Band song asks that the singer be buried "with my chaps on."

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  • 15. 

    Who replaced Tommy Caldwell in The Marshall Tucker Band after Caldwell's death?

    • Franklin Wilkie

    • Toy Caldwell

    • Ace Allen

    • Tom Robb

    Correct Answer
    A. Franklin Wilkie
    Explanation
    After Tommy Caldwell's death, Franklin Wilkie replaced him in The Marshall Tucker Band.

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  • 16. 

    What girl's name shows up in The Marshall Tucker Band song "Dream Lover"?

    • Jeannie

    • Sadie

    • Alice

    • Mary

    Correct Answer
    A. Sadie
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Sadie. In The Marshall Tucker Band song "Dream Lover," the girl's name that shows up is Sadie.

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  • 17. 

    How many hits did Marshall Tucker Band have on Billboard's country chart in the 1990's?

    • Eleven

    • Zero

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    In the 1990s, Marshall Tucker Band had four hits on Billboard's country chart.

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  • 18. 

    Who was the original front man for The Marshall Tucker Band?

    • George McCorkle

    • Toy Caldwell

    • Paul Riddle

    • Tommy Caldwell

    Correct Answer
    A. Tommy Caldwell
    Explanation
    Tommy Caldwell was the original front man for The Marshall Tucker Band. He was a founding member of the band and played bass guitar and sang lead vocals. He was known for his powerful voice and energetic stage presence. Tommy Caldwell's contributions to the band helped shape their unique sound and style, making him an integral part of their success.

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  • 19. 

    Which Marshall Tucker Band LP was never released by Capricorn Records?

    • Long Hard Ride

    • Stomp

    • Stomping Room Only

    • Standing Room Only

    Correct Answer
    A. Stomping Room Only
    Explanation
    Stomping Room Only is the correct answer because it was never released by Capricorn Records. The other three options, Long Hard Ride, Stomp, and Standing Room Only, were all released by Capricorn Records.

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  • 20. 

    "But I'll do mostly anything just to fall in love with you" is from which song?

    • Take The Highway

    • Love Is A Mystery

    • Dream Lover

    • Never Trust A Stranger

    Correct Answer
    A. Love Is A Mystery
    Explanation
    The lyrics "But I'll do mostly anything just to fall in love with you" are from the song "Love Is A Mystery".

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  • 21. 

    What early group did Chris Hicks of Marshall Tucker Band play in?

    • Funky Broadway

    • Legacy

    • Firefall

    • Hitman

    Correct Answer
    A. Legacy
    Explanation
    Chris Hicks of Marshall Tucker Band played in the early group called Legacy.

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