Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pink Anderson/The Marshall Tucker Band

— Spartanburg Music Trail —

Pink Anderson Marker (original) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

1. Pink Anderson Marker (original)

Inscription. Pink Anderson
1900-1974 Pink Anderson was a seminal Piedmont bluesman. He lived most of his life in Spartanburg, performing locally and regionally, and recording three albums in the city for Bluesville Records during the 1960s.

Anderson is also known as one of the two blues musicians who inspired the name of British rock group Pink Floyd (the other being Floyd Council).

The Marshall Tucker Band
founded 1972 The Marshall Tucker Band was one of the most successful Southern rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, with multiple gold and platinum-selling albums, featuring hits like "Fire on the Mountain" and "Heard It in a Love Song."

Formed in Spartanburg in 1972, the original line-up included Toy Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, George McCorkle, Paul Riddle, Jerry Eubanks, and Doug Gray. The original group disbanded in 1984.

Erected 2011 by Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail series list.

Location. 34° 56.98′ N, 81° 55.915′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is at the intersection of North Church Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 W Main St, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Rosa H. Gantt (a few steps from this marker); 101 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Buck Trent/David Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto Building (within shouting distance of this marker); To Honor the Memory of These Men (within shouting distance of this marker); 135 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolworth's Sit In (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chaser the Border Collie (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

Also see . . .
1. Pink Anderson. Pinkney "Pink" Anderson (February 12, 1900 – October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Bluesville Records.

The Marshall Tucker Band Marker (original) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

2. The Marshall Tucker Band Marker (original)

Bluesville Records is a subsidiary of Prestige Records, launched in the 1960s with the primary purpose of documenting the work of the older classic bluesmen passed over by the changing audience. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. The Marshall Tucker Band. The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern rock band originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. Marshall Tucker Band, "Fire on the Mountain". Audio recording of The Marshall Tucker Band performing "Fire on the Mountain." (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

5. Marshall Tucker Band, "Heard It In A Love Song". Video recording of The Marshall Tucker Band performing "Heard It in a Love Song." (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

6. Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Music Trail debuts in downtown Feb. 11. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

3. Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band Marker

Pink Anderson Marker (updated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

4. Pink Anderson Marker (updated)

The Marshall Tucker Band Marker (updated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

5. The Marshall Tucker Band Marker (updated)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,832 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.