The Marshall Tucker Band and BlackHawk

BlackHawk, formed in 1992 by Henry Paul, Van Stephenson, and David Robbins, achieved 1990s country fame with hits like "Every Once in a While." Signed to Arista Nashville, their debut single "Goodbye Says It All" charted at 11, followed by multiple Top Ten hits. With Southern rock influences, they continued performing and releasing music despite lineup changes, including Stephenson's 2001 passing. BlackHawk's enduring legacy includes a mix of country craft and rocking sound.

The Marshall Tucker Band, formed in 1971 in Spartanburg, SC, is known for blending rock, country, and jazz, with hits like "Heard It in a Love Song." Their peak was the platinum album *Carolina Dreams* in 1977. Despite setbacks like Tommy Caldwell's death in 1980, they remained influential Southern rock pioneers, collaborating with various musicians and evolving stylistically.