Marshall Tucker Band Singer Steps Back From Tour Due to Health Concerns

Doug Gray had just returned to South Carolina from his tour of duty in Vietnam when he picked up his guitar and started to jam with his friends. They pooled their money and rented a rehearsal space in an old warehouse for $20. It was Feb. 12, 1972, when a local concert promoter offered them an opening spot for the Allman Brothers. The band didn’t even have a name.

They had one key they shared that fit the door of the practice space. It hung from a keychain that said Marshall Tucker. From that, The Marshall Tucker Band was born. More than five decades later, the band has had hits including “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” and “Fire on the Mountain.”

Gray has been there every step of the way – until now. On Wednesday, the band announced that Gray, lead singer and founding member of the group, was taking a hiatus from the band’s tour due to health concerns. They didn’t say what kind. However, as planned, the Marshall Tucker Band will continue with its 2025 All Our Friends Tour.

“Taking care of business as I always do,” Gray said. “Thanks, and see you soon.”

Videos by American Songwriter

Marshall Tucker Band Singer is “Taking Care of Business”

Gray does intend to return to the tour at some point. In the meantime, the band will continue with tour dates in May as planned, beginning May 9 in West Wendover, NV, at the Peppermill Concert Hall. The show also includes JJ Grey & Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), and Jefferson Starship.

“The band can’t wait to jam with JJ Grey & Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and Jefferson Starship,” Gray said, encouraging fans to come out. “It’ll be a jam you’ll never forget.”

In 2021, Gray told People he was confident in the band’s dedication to its music and their fans.

“This foundation is so strong that it would take a hurricane to knock Marshall Tucker Band off its foundation,” he said.

And regardless of Gray’s health ailment, he’s determined to ensure MTB remains upright. The singer plans to stay fully involved in all aspects of the band leading up to his return to the tour.

“Everyone knows I’m not one to sit on my hands,” he explains. “I’ll be making sure all of the stars are aligned. Let’s rock!”

2025 Marshall Tucker Band All Our Friends Tour Dates:

MAY

May 9 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall
May 10 – Laughlin, NV – The Edge Pavilion at Edgewater Casino
May 11 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort
May 15 – Ashland, KY – The Paramount #
May 16 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol #
May 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Casino #
May 18 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle #
May 20 – Athens, GA – The Classic Center #
May 21 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium #
May 22 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre #
May 25 – St. Augustine, FL – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue 2025 #
May 31 – Roanoke Rapids, NC – Weldon Mills Theatre #

JUNE

June 1 – Myrtle Beach, SC – The Carolina Opry
June 6 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
June 7 – Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort
June 12 – Antioch, IL – Village of Antioch
June 13 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
June 14 – Jefferson City, MO – Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater
June 19 – Grand Rapids, MI – DeVos Performance Hall
June 20 – Eau Claire, WI – Summer Jam 2025
June 21 – Evansville, IN – Old National Events Plaza

JULY

July 18 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove ~
July 19 – Welch, NM – Treasure Island Resort & Casino ~
July 20 – Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena ~
July 22 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium ~
July 24 – Appleton, WI – Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium ~
July 25 – Terre Haute, IN – The Mill Terre Haute ~
July 26 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights ~

AUGUST

Aug 1 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Casino / Concho ~
Aug 2 – Gail, TX – The Coyote Country Store
Aug 3 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Complex ~
Aug 8 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Code Melody Tent
Aug 17 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Aug 21 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s LIVE
Aug 22 – Bossier City, LA – Margaritaville Resort Casino
Aug 23 – Bay St. Louis, MS – Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Aug 27 – Grand Island, NE – Nebraska State Fair 2025
Aug 29 – Pittsburg, KS – Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel
Aug 30 – Elizabethtown, KY – Highland Farms Country Fest 2025

SEPTEMBER

Sept 11 – Augusta, GA – Mill Theater
Sept 12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Peabody Auditorium
Sept 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

OCTOBER

Oct 3 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 4 – Valley Center, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Oct 5 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre
Oct 7 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Oct 8 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa
Oct 9 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery

(Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)