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Charles Thomas Johnston (born August 15, 1948) [1] is an American musician. He is a guitarist and vocalist, known principally as a founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock group the Doobie Brothers, as well as for his own solo career. He has played off and on with the Doobie Brothers for 50 years, in several styles.
The Doobie Brothers in 1976, from left: Keith Knudsen, John Hartman, Tom Johnston, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald and Tiran Porter. (Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images)
The Doobie Brothers in 1976: Back row L-R: Baxter, Knudsen, Johnston, Hartman, Simmons. Front row L-R: Porter, McDonald Both Streets and Fault Line reflected Johnston's diminished role in the group following his illness.
Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers – Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee – about the band's longevity, and about their first studio ...
Allmusic critic Bruce Eder also saw "Wheels of Fortune" as an example of the Doobie Brothers being influenced by Steely Dan. [6] Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston shared the lead vocals on "Wheels of Fortune." [7] This was one of Johnston's last lead vocal performances for the Doobie Brothers before being forced to leave the band for health ...
Doobie Brothers to replace Steely Dan as opening act for Eagles show. ... guitarist Tom Johnston (vocalist on early ‘70s rock radio staples that included “Listen to the Music” and “China ...
Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren and John Hartman founded the Doobie Brothers in the fall of 1970. [1] After the band released its self-titled debut album and recorded two tracks for 1972's follow-up Toulouse Street, Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack was added as a second drummer in December 1971. [2]
Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McPhee and Marc Russo took the stage at 8:30 p.m. and blew through their 19-song set in about one hour and 45 minutes.