The
TCB Band was a group of professional musicians who formed the core rhythm section of
Elvis Presley’s band from August 1969 until his death in 1977. TCB stands for
Taking Care of Business, a personal
motto Presley adopted in the early 1970s. Although personnel changed over the years, the original members were
James Burton (lead guitar),
Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar),
Larry Muhoberac (keyboards) and
Ron Tutt (drums). They first appeared live at Presley’s first
Las Vegas performance at the
International Hotel on July 31, 1969.