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Biography
The Doobie Brothers Biography
🎤 The Doobie Brothers
🎶 Overview
The Doobie Brothers are a legendary American rock band formed in San Jose, California, in 1970. Known for their tight vocal harmonies, genre-blending sound, and unforgettable hits, they became one of the most iconic bands of the 70s and 80s. Their music spans rock, folk, soul, and R&B—making them both timeless and versatile.
🕰️ Band History
The band was originally founded by Tom Johnston and John Hartman and gained early traction with a biker following. They found massive success throughout the 1970s with hits like Listen to the Music, China Grove, and Long Train Runnin’. In the late ‘70s, the band welcomed Michael McDonald, whose soulful voice gave rise to a new, more polished sound with songs like Takin' It to the Streets and What a Fool Believes.
The Doobie Brothers disbanded in 1982 but reunited several times over the years and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
🎵 Popular Songs
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Listen to the Music
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Long Train Runnin’
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China Grove
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Black Water
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Takin’ It to the Streets
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What a Fool Believes
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Minute by Minute
🎧 Where to Listen
🎸 Style & Genre
Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Southern Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul
🌟 Notable Collaborations
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Michael McDonald (solo and within the band)
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Steely Dan
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Carly Simon
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Peter Frampton
🗣️ Quotes
“We’ve always said the music is what speaks the loudest.” – Patrick Simmons
“If it’s real and honest, people will feel it. That’s what we’ve always done.” – Michael McDonald
🎤 The Doobie Brothers
🎶 Overview
The Doobie Brothers are a legendary American rock band formed in San Jose, California, in 1970. Known for their tight vocal harmonies, genre-blending sound, and unforgettable hits, they became one of the most iconic bands of the 70s and 80s. Their music spans rock, folk, soul, and R&B—making them both timeless and versatile.
🕰️ Band History
The band was originally founded by Tom Johnston and John Hartman and gained early traction with a biker following. They found massive success throughout the 1970s with hits like Listen to the Music, China Grove, and Long Train Runnin’. In the late ‘70s, the band welcomed Michael McDonald, whose soulful voice gave rise to a new, more polished sound with songs like Takin’ It to the Streets and What a Fool Believes.
The Doobie Brothers disbanded in 1982 but reunited several times over the years and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
🎵 Popular Songs
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Listen to the Music
-
Long Train Runnin’
-
China Grove
-
Black Water
-
Takin’ It to the Streets
-
What a Fool Believes
-
Minute by Minute
🎧 Where to Listen
🎸 Style & Genre
Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Southern Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul
🌟 Notable Collaborations
-
Michael McDonald (solo and within the band)
-
Steely Dan
-
Carly Simon
-
Peter Frampton
🗣️ Quotes
“We’ve always said the music is what speaks the loudest.” – Patrick Simmons
“If it’s real and honest, people will feel it. That’s what we’ve always done.” – Michael McDonald
Expand Full Bio
One of the most popular California pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of radio hits like 'Listen to the Music,' 'Black Water,' and 'China Grove.' The roots of the Doobie Brothers lie in Pud, a short-lived California country-rock band in the vein of Moby Grape featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman.
Driven by the singles 'Listen to the Music' and 'Jesus Is Just Alright,' Toulouse Street became the group's breakthrough. The Captain and Me (1973) was even more successful, spawning the Top Ten hit 'Long Train Runnin'' and 'China Grove.' 1974's What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, which launched their first number one single, 'Black Water,'The new sound was showcased on 1976's Takin' It to the Streets, a collection of light funk and jazzy pop that resulted in a platinum album. the Doobies released their most successful album, Minute by Minute (1978), which spent five weeks at number one on the strength of the number one single 'What a Fool Believes.' the Doobie Brothers released One Step Closer (1980), a platinum album that produced the Top Ten hit 'Real Love.' During the tour for One Step Close. In 1987, the Doobies reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Their reunion album, Cycles, went gold upon its summer release in 1989, spawning the Top Ten hit 'The Doctor.' The band reunited once again to put out World Gone Crazy in 2010
One of the most popular California pop/rock bands of the ’70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of radio hits like ‘Listen to the Music,’ ‘Black Water,’ and ‘China Grove.’ The roots of the Doobie Brothers lie in Pud, a short-lived California country-rock band in the vein of Moby Grape featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman.
Driven by the singles ‘Listen to the Music’ and ‘Jesus Is Just Alright,’ Toulouse Street became the group’s breakthrough. The Captain and Me (1973) was even more successful, spawning the Top Ten hit ‘Long Train Runnin” and ‘China Grove.’ 1974’s What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, which launched their first number one single, ‘Black Water,’The new sound was showcased on 1976’s Takin’ It to the Streets, a collection of light funk and jazzy pop that resulted in a platinum album. the Doobies released their most successful album, Minute by Minute (1978), which spent five weeks at number one on the strength of the number one single ‘What a Fool Believes.’ the Doobie Brothers released One Step Closer (1980), a platinum album that produced the Top Ten hit ‘Real Love.’ During the tour for One Step Close. In 1987, the Doobies reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Their reunion album, Cycles, went gold upon its summer release in 1989, spawning the Top Ten hit ‘The Doctor.’ The band reunited once again to put out World Gone Crazy in 2010
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