The TCB Band is an American rhythm section band formed in 1969
They were originally known as "The Teddy Bears", but were later renamed as TCB, which stood for "Taking Care of Business."
The band was founded and led by guitarist James Burton, who had previously worked with Elvis Presley
The TCB Band gained fame for their performances and recordings with Presley during the 1970s
They played on several of his hit songs and were an integral part of his live shows
The band consisted of James Burton on guitar, Glen D
Hardin on piano, Ronnie Tutt on drums, Jerry Scheff on bass, and sometimes John Wilkinson on rhythm guitar
In addition to their work with Presley, the TCB Band also recorded and performed with other artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Emmylou Harris
They were known for their tight musicianship and versatility, able to play a wide range of musical styles, from rock and roll to country to blues
After Presley's death in 1977, the TCB Band continued to perform and record, both as a group and individually
They released several albums and toured with various artists
In recognition of their contributions to music, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000
Today, the TCB Band's legacy lives on, with their music still cherished by fans of Elvis Presley and admired by musicians around the world
Their distinctive sound and influential performances continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians.
The band was founded and led by guitarist James Burton, who had previously worked with Elvis Presley. The TCB Band gained fame for their performances and recordings with Presley during the 1970s. They played on several of his hit songs and were an integral part of his live shows. The band consisted of James Burton on guitar, Glen D. Hardin on piano, Ronnie Tutt on drums, Jerry Scheff on bass, and sometimes John Wilkinson on rhythm guitar. In addition to their work with Presley, the TCB Band also recorded and performed with other artists, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Emmylou Harris. They were known for their tight musicianship and versatility, able to play a wide range of musical styles, from rock and roll to country to blues. After Presley's death in 1977, the TCB Band continued to perform and record, both as a group and individually. They released several albums and toured with various artists. In recognition of their contributions to music, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Today, the TCB Band's legacy lives on, with their music still cherished by fans of Elvis Presley and admired by musicians around the world. Their distinctive sound and influential performances continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians.