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Doobie Brothers, Aug. 9, 2025: Shows I'll Never Forget

Doobie Brothers, Aug. 9, 2025: Shows I’ll Never Forget

The Doobie Brothers remain one of the most consistently satisfying touring bands, almost five decades after their peak years.

Doobie Brothers' "Angels of Madness," "You Just Can't Stop It" + Others: Deep Cuts

Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts

We’ll probably never hear these at a Doobie Brothers concert – but they still deserve attention.

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Inside Michael McDonald’s off-the-cuff audition for the Doobie Brothers: ‘He mouths at me, Oh my God’

When Tom Johnston’s health faltered, producer Ted Templeman initially approached Patrick Simmons about fronting the Doobie Brothers. Simmons had another idea.

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The Doobie Brothers – Let the Music Play (2012)

Let the Music Play is subtitled “The Story of the Doobie Brothers,” and in keeping traces their oft-told journey from boogie-rock band to sleek soul-popsters and back. Most interesting of all, however, might be this DVD’s 48 minutes of rare live performances. You May Also Like: Why You Shouldn’t OverlookRead More

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Cancer claims original Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack at 65

Original Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack, off the road fighting cancer since 2010, has succumbed to the disease. He was 65. You May Also Like: Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts Ed Toth, drummer with the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

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Something Else! Featured Artist: The Doobie Brothers

News that the rejuvenated Doobie Brothers would be joining Chicago on a summer tour sent us scurrying back to the stacks. You May Also Like: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’