<P> The `` Marshall Tucker '' in the band 's name does not refer to a band member , but rather a Spartanburg - area blind piano tuner . While the band was discussing possible band names one evening in an old warehouse they had rented for rehearsal space , someone noticed that the warehouse 's door key had the name `` Marshall Tucker '' inscribed on it , and suggested they call themselves `` The Marshall Tucker Band , '' not realizing it referred to an actual person . It later came to light that Marshall Tucker , the blind piano tuner , had rented the space before the band , and his name was inscribed on the key . Music historian Joel Whitburn erroneously attributes `` Marshall Tucker '' to the owner of the band 's rehearsal hall in his book , Top Pop Singles , 1955 - 2002 . </P>
<P> The `` Marshall Tucker '' in the band 's name does not refer to a band member , but rather a Spartanburg - area blind piano tuner . While the band was discussing possible band names one evening in an old warehouse they had rented for rehearsal space , someone noticed that the warehouse 's door key had the name `` Marshall Tucker '' inscribed on it , and suggested they call themselves `` The Marshall Tucker Band , '' not realizing it referred to an actual person . It later came to light that Marshall Tucker , the blind piano tuner , had rented the space before the band , and his name was inscribed on the key . Music historian Joel Whitburn erroneously attributes `` Marshall Tucker '' to the owner of the band 's rehearsal hall in his book , Top Pop Singles , 1955 - 2002 . </P>
where did the marshall tucker band get their name
where did the marshall tucker band get their name
a Spartanburg - area blind piano tuner
a Spartanburg - area blind piano tuner