March 7, 2009 in Rome, Ga
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Jan.30th in Marietta, Ga.
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Another Brother Joins Heaven's Band
Rest In Peace, D.
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In Loving Memory
of
KERRY CREASY
10/27/54 - 12/5/08 REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
DAY ONE of Angelus Benefit: Charlie Daniels, Kerry Creasy, and Tommy Crain
(photo courtesy of Michael Buffalo Smith)
We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved friend and bass player Kerry Creasy has passed away. Kerry died during the night from an apparent heart attack after performing with Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars on DAY ONE of the 2008 Angelus Benefit at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida.
Our hearts are broken and words fail us.
Our friend Michael Buffalo Smith had this to say, "Kerry's final show was nothing short of spiritual. He, Tommy and the band rocked the grand ballroom…during the pairing party.
The band played several of their own songs…then…Charlie Daniels strapped on a Les Paul to join the band on a set that included The Legend of Wooley Swamp, The South's Gonna Do It Again, Trudy, and The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
Kerry looked and sounded better than ever. He sang one of his songs as Charlie played guitar with Tommy Crain and Bob Rumer. It was awesome.
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DAY THREE - CHARLIE-PALOOZA CONCERT:
Charlie Daniels brought Kerry's wife Donna Creasy onstage and sang Amazing
Grace in Kerry's honor. MBS: "Not a dry eye in the house, especially Charlie's.
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(photo courtesy of Michael Buffalo Smith)
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www. myspace. com/crosstownallstars
Kerry Creasy:
www. myspace. com/bassman0069
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STEADY ROCKING IT ON DOWN FROM THE SOUTHLAND.
Sonny Edwards
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Jamming For George
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ABOUT JAM FOR GEORGE
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT !
Hello Folks !It's been a Long Hard Ride, but there's good news...the Jam For George McCorkle Benefit Concert is rollin' forward.Due to some scheduling conflicts with both performers and venues, the date for the concert is now November 3, 2007. The location will be Barnet Park in Spartanburg, SC.
**ALL STAR LINE-UP **
Past and Present Members of
The Marshall Tucker Band
Tommy Crain and
The Crosstown Allstars
The Winters Brothers Band
JoJo Billingsley
Lesley Hawkins
and Artimus Pyle (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd)
The Chris Hicks Experience
Candy Coburn
( George performed his last show with Candy )
Sonny Edwards
Steve Grisham
Paul Hornsby
Johnny Neel
Henry Paul
Jimmie Van Zant Band
Ragged Jack
Steve “The Animal†Lesley
Southern Boys Band
featuring Justin McCorkle & Bruce Wall
Michael Buffalo Smith Band
Mark Emerick
Winters/Heatherly Project
Monica Perry
Jackson Crossing
Whiskey Brown
Silver Travis Band
Freddie Wooten
Freddie Vanderford
Cadillac High
FOR TICKETS and MORE INFORMATION, go to the JAM FOR GEORGE MAIN SITEAs always, THANKS for the continuing support and encouragement from all the fans and friends of George and the original Marshall Tucker Band.Please check this site often and be on the watch for bulletins – We'll Keep You Posted !Please remember to keep the McCorkle Family in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
George 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."I wish I could find the words right now to express the loss everyone is feeling. But, there just are not words that describe such a wonderful man, only music."-Bruce Wall.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 love and respect that Upstate South Carolina and the whole Music Industry had for George.You don’t really wanna be anywhere else. Don’t miss it!
From the Southland
Sonny Edwards
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