The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band that was formed in San Jose, California in 1970. The original lineup of the band included Tom Johnston (guitar, vocals), Patrick Simmons (guitar, vocals), Dave Shogren (bass), and drummer John Hartman. Over the years, the band's lineup has undergone several changes, but Johnston and Simmons have remained the core members of the group.

The Doobie Brothers are known for their harmonies, catchy hooks, and blend of rock, R&B, and bluegrass influences. Their early music was heavily influenced by the California sound of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with songs like "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," and "Long Train Runnin'" becoming hits.

The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s with the release of albums like "Toulouse Street," "The Captain and Me," and "Minute by Minute," which produced hit singles such as "What a Fool Believes," "Black Water," and "Takin' It to the Streets."

In addition to their commercial success, the Doobie Brothers were also known for their dynamic live shows, which featured extended jams and improvisation. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Today, the Doobie Brothers continue to tour and record new music, with a lineup that includes Johnston, Simmons, and other longtime members, as well as newer additions to the band.

None of these guys are brothers, and none of them is named "Doobie"! -GSH

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals - b. August 15, 1948, Visalia, California, USA.
• Greg Murphy - bass
• John Hartman - drums - b. March 18, 1950, Virginia, USA.
• Alexander "Skip" Spence (occasional member) - formerly with Moby Grape.

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Dave Shogren - bass
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals - b. October 19, 1948, Aberdeen, Washington, USA - formerly with Scratch.

1. "Introducing The Doobie Brothers" (1970) [Ref: Pedja Gvozdic, November 3, 2003]
   
2. "The Doobie Brothers" (1971) - Singles: "Nobody", "Slippery St. Paul"

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass - formerly with Scratch.
• Mike Hossack - drums - b. October 17, 1946, Paterson, New Jersey, USA - formerly with Mourning Reign / Roadhouse.

1. "Toulouse Street" (1972) - Singles: "Listen To The Music", "Rockin' Down The Highway", "Toulouse Street", "Jesus Is Just Alright"
2. "The Captain And Me" (1973) - Singles: "Long Train Runnin'", "China Grove"

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Mike Hossack - drums
• Keith Knudsen - drums/percussion/vocals - b. February 18, 1948, Le Mars, Iowa, USA; d. February 2005 - formerly with Mendelbaum and Lee Michaels.

1. "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits" (1974) - Singles: "Another Park, Another Sunday", "Black Water", "Eyes Of Silver", "You Just Can't Stop It"

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar - b. December 13, 1948, Washington, D.C., USA - formerly with Ultimate Spinach and Steely Dan.

1. "Stampede" (1975) - Singles: "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)", "Sweet Maxine", "Slack Key Soquel Rag", "I Cheat The Hangman"

• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar
• Michael McDonald - keyboards/synthesizer/vocals - b. December 2, 1952, St. Louis, Missouri, USA - formerly with Mike And The Majestics, The Del Rays, Blue, and Steely Dan.

1. "Takin' It To The Streets" (1976) - Singles: "Wheels Of Fortune", "Losin' End", "Takin' It To The Streets", "It Keeps You Runnin'"
2. "Livin' On The Fault Line" (1977) - Singles: "Echoes Of Love", "Nothin' But A Heartache", "Chinatown", "There's A Light", "Little Darling (I Need You)"
3. "Minute By Minute" (1978) - Singles: "Minute By Minute", "Dependin' On You", "Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels", "What A Fool Believes", "Here To Love You"

• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Michael McDonald - keyboards/synthesizer/vocals

• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Michael McDonald - keyboards/synthesizer/vocals
• John McFee - guitar/vocals - b. September 9, 1950, Santa Cruz, California, USA - formerly with Clover (with Huey Lewis).
• Cornelius Bumpus - sax/keyboards/vocals - b. January 13, 1952 - formerly with Corny And The Corvettes and a later version of Moby Grape.
• Chet McCracken - drums/vibraphone/marimbas - b. July 17, 1952, Seattle, Washington, USA.

1. "One Step Closer" (1980) - Singles: "Real Love", "One Step Closer", "Keep This Train A-Rollin'", "South Bay Strut"

• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Michael McDonald - keyboards/synthesizer/vocals
• John McFee - guitar/vocals
• Cornelius Bumpus - sax/keyboards/vocals
• Chet McCracken - drums/vibraphone/marimbas
• Bobby LaKind - percussion - d. 1992
• Willie Weeks - bass

1. "The Doobie Brothers Farewell Tour" (1983)

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Mike Hossack - drums
• Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar
• Michael McDonald - keyboards/synthesizer/vocals
• John McFee - guitar/vocals
• Cornelius Bumpus - sax/keyboards/vocals
• Chet McCracken - drums/vibraphone/marimbas
• Bobby LaKind - percussion
• Willie Weeks - bass

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• John Hartman - drums
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Tiran Porter - bass
• Mike Hossack - drums
• Bobby LaKind - percussion

1. "Cycles" (1989) - Singles: "The Doctor", "Need A Little Taste Of Love"
2. "Brotherhood" (1991) - Single: "This Train I'm On"

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Mike Hossack - drums
• Bobby LaKind - percussion
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• John McFee - guitar/vocals

1. "Rockin' Down The Highway / The Wildlife Concert" (live) (2-CDs) (1996)

• Tom Johnston - guitar/vocals
• Patrick Simmons - guitar/vocals
• Mike Hossack - drums
• Keith Knudsen - percussion/vocals
• John McFee - guitar/vocals

1. "Sibling Rivalry" (2000)

1. "Best Of The Doobies" (1976)
2. "Best Of The Doobies Volume II" (1981)
3. "Best Of The Doobie Brothers Live" (1999)
4. "Long Train Runnin': 1970-2000" (4-CD box set) (1999)
5. "Greatest Hits" (2001)

1. "Everything You've Heard Is True" (1979)
2. "Still Feels Good" (1981)

1. "Arcade" (1983)

1. "That Was Then" (1982)
2. "If That's What It Takes" (1982)
3. "No Lookin' Back" (1985)
4. "Sweet Freedom: The Best Of Michael McDonald" (1986)
5. "Take It To Heart" (1990)
6. "Blink Of An Eye" (1993)
7. "Blue Obsession" (1997)
8. "The Very Best Of Michael McDonald" (2000)

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