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The founding member and lead vocalist of the Marshall Tucker Band (MTB), Doug Gray, will not be joining the band on their "All Our Friends Tour". The announcement was made on the band's official Instagram page. MTB revealed that lead singer Doug Gray will be opting out of the tour due to health issues. No further elaboration on Gray's condition was provided by the singer himself or the band.
According to The Marshall Tucker Band's Instagram post, this is what they had to say about Gray's inability to join the tour. It reads:
"Doug Gray, the lead singer and founding member of The Marshall Tucker Band, will be taking a hiatus from the road due to health concerns... The band will journey ahead and continue performing live on our 2025 All Our Friends Tour as planned."
A few statements from Doug were also taken. Gray said:
"Taking care of business as I always do... Thanks and see you soon," the singer briefly said referring to his illness.
Will Doug Gray be involved in the "All Our Friends Tour" happening despite the health issues?
Even though Gray is taking time off from the road, the announcement declared that he will be with the band every step of the way. According to the band's announcement, Gary said:
"The band can’t wait to jam with JJ Grey & Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Jefferson Starship... It’ll be a jam you’ll never forget!" the lead singer wrote, despite knowing he will not be jamming with their friends.
The announcement also gave fans an elaborate explanation of Gray's involvement during the tour. It states:
"Though Doug will be temporarily off the stage, the tour will roll on with scheduled dates starting May 9 in West Wendover, NV, at the Peppermill Concert Hall. That includes all live performances with our friends JJ Grey & Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), and Jefferson Starship."
It continues:
"Doug Gray will be fully involved in all aspects of the tour and looks forward to rejoining the band on the road as soon as possible.
Another statement from Doug Gray reads:
""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!"" the post ends.
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The "All Our Friends Tour" is set to take place over a span of six months from May 9 to October 9, 2025. The tour is set to play across more than 20 states, from North Dakota to Florida and Massachusetts to California. For more information regarding the venue and location, head over to the Marshall Tucker Band website to learn more details about the tour.
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