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Johnston's condition was so precarious that he required emergency hospitalization for a bleeding ulcer. With Johnston convalescing and the tour already underway, fellow Doobie Brother Jeff Baxter proposed recruiting a fellow Steely Dan alum to fill the hole. This led to the emergency hiring of Michael McDonald, who became the lead singer of the ...
Answering the call were Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, Jeff Baxter, John McFee, John Hartman, Michael Hossack, Chet McCracken, Michael McDonald, Cornelius Bumpus, Bobby LaKind and Tiran Porter, plus their long-time record producer and good friend, Ted Templeman. There were no surplus bass players as Weeks had other commitments.
The band became known for its dual sound – first with the guitar-driven lineup of Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, and later the soulful sound with Michael McDonald. Their hits like "Black Water ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 31 December 2024. American musician, singer, and keyboardist (born 1952) For other people named Michael McDonald, see Michael McDonald (disambiguation). Michael McDonald McDonald performing live in 2019 Background information Born (1952-02-12) February 12, 1952 (age 72) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Genres ...
Touring with Michael McDonald for the first time since the '90s, the Doobie Brothers are riding a vibe shift, driven by yacht-rock nostalgia and a Rock Hall induction.
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]
Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons p/k/a Doobie Brothers – Listen to the Music * Takin’ It to the Streets * Black Water * What a Fool Believes * Long Train Runnin’ ...
Tom Johnston – electric guitar, lead and backing vocals on "Turn It Loose"; vocals on "Wheels of Fortune" Patrick Simmons – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars; Jeff "Skunk" Baxter – electric guitars, acoustic guitar on "For Someone Special" Michael McDonald – lead and backing vocals, piano, electric piano, clavinet, synthesizers