Yesterday in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the legendary southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band dispatched its tour truck to collect donations that will be transported to hurricane victims.  The Marshall Tucker Band tour truck was stationed outside of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.  Additional trucks are also in the works for donation collections in Anderson and Chesnee, South Carolina.

Lead singer Doug Gray, along with other members of The Marshall Tucker Band, were on hand to thank those wishing to help.

“People in that part of the country have supported The Marshall Tucker Band for over 40 years,” says Gray.  “We’ve made a lot of friends up there, have watched people’s families grow and have grown with them. So, on a personal level, I know a lot of their pain.”

“Palmetto Sound Works in Spartanburg has been kind enough to help with aiding the hurricane victims … they will also be sending several trucks.”  Gray notes.  “One wonderful couple from New Port Richey, Florida has already donated 4,000 blankets.”

The band asks that people not bring cash donations.

Gray adds, “If you want to contribute cash, please contact the American Red Cross.  We’re primarily looking to collect coats and blankets since it’s starting to get cold up there.”

UltimateClassicRock.com recently crowned the MTB’s “Can’t You See” the #1 Greatest Southern Rock song ever recorded.

-(from official press release) Brad Hardisty, Nashville, TN thenashvillebridge@hotmail.com