*** ABOUT THE SONGS ON THE PLAYER ***"Guitar Playing Man" - written by Monica Perry and George McCorkle - This tune is also included on the most recent Marshall Tucker Band CD. This is a demo that was originally recorded to shop the song to other artists. Used with permission of Monica Perry."Fire On The Mountain" - written by George McCorkle and first recorded by the original Marshall Tucker Band, this version is by Candy Coburn and is included on her CD "Rev It Up". George duets with Candy. Used with permission of Candy Coburn."Good To Be Country" - written by Monica Perry and George McCorkle - Demo recorded to shop the song to other artists and used by permission of Monica Perry.MANY THANKS to Monica and Candy for their support of this site and allowing us to use these songs. In the future, we will try to add other songs written or co-written by George as well as covers of George's tunes.Hello Friends and Fans of George McCorkle !Thanks to everyone who came out to the Jam 4 George. We had great weather, great bands and most of all, great people out in the audience to witness the tribute to George McCorkle.This site will remain active and in the near future, will be adding tons of pictures from the Jam. If you attended and have photos you'd like to contribute, send them to [email protected] .We'd love to hear your comments on the Jam as well - There are rumblings about making this an annual event...What do you think ?Please check this site often and be on the watch for bulletins – We'll Keep You Posted !The McCorkle family would like to thank everyone for their support and many kind words during this very difficult time."I'd like to thank each and every one of you for the outpouring of love and support. Our family would not be able to get through this time without you. I cannot express how thankful and appreciative I am. On behalf of our family I thank you for being a friend, neighbor, and fan of my Dad's. He was sincerely appreciative of each and every one of you, just as we are. Sincerely, Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Justin McCorkleGeorge made his Journey Home June 29th, 2007 and was laid to rest on July 3 in Spartanburg, SC.George McCorkle was an original member of The Marshall Tucker Band - the pride of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Back in the 70's, and continuing today, the Tucker boys revolutionized the concept of Southern music and made their hometown proud many times over. George played mostly rhythm guitar...with a picker the power of Toy Caldwell on lead, it took a special kind of talent to be able to keep from being lost in the mix...but George handled the job well. Marshall Tucker hits like "Fire On The Mountain" and "Last Of The Singing Cowboys" came from George, who left the band in the 80's for a career as a songwriter in Tennesee. But the real George McCorkle will be remembered for his kindness and mentoring of up and coming musicians. He'll be greatly missed by many, many people worldwide.The Jam For George Concert will honor George as both a human being and an original member of The Marshall Tucker Band. Those who knew George McCorkle have described him as a kind, Southern Gentleman who appreciated all types of music. We want this show to reflect the the spirit of the man as well as his music. We want this show to reflect the respect that Upstate South Carolina and the whole Music Industry has for George.
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