The Doobie Brothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Doobie Brothers
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Doobie Brothers performing at Live at Wolf Trap in 2004
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, roots rock, country rock, swamp rock |
| Years active | 1970–1982, 1987–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Capitol, Arista |
| Associated acts | Southern Pacific, Steely Dan, Tower of Power |
| Members | Tom Johnston Patrick Simmons John McFee John Cowan Guy Allison Marc Russo Tony Pia Ed Toth |
| Past members | See: Doobie Brothers former members |
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band from San Jose, California. The group has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. It has been active for five decades, with its greatest success in the 1970s.
The band's history can be roughly divided into three eras. From 1970 to 1975 it featured lead vocalist Tom Johnston and a mainstream rock and roll sound with elements of folk, country and R&B. Johnston quit the group in 1975, and was replaced by Michael McDonald, whose interest in soul music changed the band's sound until it broke up in 1982. The Doobie Brothers reformed in 1987 with Johnston back in the fold and are still active, with occasional contributions from McDonald. Every incarnation of the group emphasized vocal harmonies. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.
Images for kids
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Doobie Bros in Dutch TV show TopPop (January 1974)
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The Doobie Brothers with the addition of Michael McDonald in 1976
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Backstage at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California in 1982
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The Doobie Brothers in concert at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, on August 31, 2006
See also
In Spanish: The Doobie Brothers para niños
