I knew a little about them and have two or three of their albums I think (they're etched in my memory as
"the Southern Band with the flute") - I always assumed that Marshall Tucker was a band member if not necessarily the band leader (sort of like J. Geils Band or Spencer Davis Group). So now I know they are actually Jethro Tull with no Jethro among them!
When I think of Marshall Tucker I invariably think - besides the flute - of Charlie Daniels Band (he was/is actually a band member and leader!), Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws and 38 Special. All those bands in the wake of the Allman Brothers where two or more lead guitarists play harmonized solos in major keys.
I once auditioned with a German band project wanting to focus on Southern Rock, cheesy Confederate flag and all. I had issues with that for various reasons, but I really broke their heart when I made them aware that
Battle Hymn of the Republic (which they wanted to run as their intro music) was NOT a Confederate song, but the opposite. They wouldn't believe me, looked it up and where flabbergasted. I couldn't help commenting: "
Ever given it a thought that the Confederacy was what it said on the tin and not a Republic?"
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=battle+hymn+of+the+republicAh yes, a high point in my amateur muso career, the woke bassist not joining, but still ruining the intro song for them. They pretty much thought I was a US historian.
They also didn't really know the dif between a major and a minor key solo, "
Wanting to play Southern Rock, I think you'll run into issues with that ..." I helpfully and selflessly contributed upon packing my gear together.