What is Tommy Caldwell's middle name?
Michael
What is Tommy Caldwell's full name?
Thomas Michael Caldwell
Tommy Caldwell nickname(s):
Thomas Michael Caldwell, Tommy
Tommy Caldwell date of birth:
November 9, 1949
How old was Tommy Caldwell when died?
30
Where was Tommy Caldwell born?
Spartanburg Spartanburg County South Carolina, USA
When did Tommy Caldwell die?
April 28, 1980
Where did Tommy Caldwell die?
Spartanburg Spartanburg County South Carolina, USA
Why did Tommy Caldwell die?
Automobile Accident
What is Tommy Caldwell nationality?
American
What is Tommy Caldwell's occupation?
Musician
Who is Tommy Caldwell's father?
Toy Talmadge Caldwell (1921 - 2006)
Who is Tommy Caldwell's mother?
Virginia Vaughn Caldwell (1928 - 1992)
Tommy Caldwell brother(s):
Toy T. Caldwell (1947 - 1993)*, Timothy Lee Caldwell (1955 - 1980)*
Short Biography
Thomas Michael "Tommy" Caldwell (November 9, 1949 – April 28, 1980) was the bassist and original frontman for The Marshall Tucker Band between 1973 and 1980. A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, he died from injuries suffered in a Jeep crash on April 28, 1980, at the age of 30. Caldwell composed several of their songs and played bass, percussion, guitar, as well as contributing backup vocals, though he sang lead on "Melody Ann" the only song on which he performed lead vocals. His last performance with the band was on April 18, 1980, ten days before his fatal accident. The performance is captured on the 2006 release, Live on Long Island. He was the younger brother of bandmate and band co-founder, Toy Caldwell. Another brother, Tim Caldwell, also died in a traffic accident one month before Tommy, on March 28, 1980, at age 25.