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The Doobie Brothers

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  • The Doobie Brothers are a long-running American classic rock band from San Jose, California, who have had numerous hits, and members, throughout their three decades long career and they've sold over 22 million albums.RIAA: Top Selling Artists

    While not actually brothers, the original members of the Doobie Brothers began by playing gigs around northern California. Some of their best known songs include "Black Water", "Listen to the Music", "Jesus Is Just Alright" and "Takin' It To The Streets".

  • Fast Facts

    1. Formed: 1970
    2. Years active: 1970 - 1982 and 1987 - present
    3. Record label: Arista Records
    4. Albums sold: Over 22 millionRIAA: Top Selling Artists
    5. Current Members: 8
    6. Former Members: 10
    7. "Doobie" is slang for MarijuanaDigitalDreamDoor.com: Band Name Origins
    8. Original name was PudDigitalDreamDoor.com: Band Name Origins
    9. Singer Michael McDonald went on to have a successful solo career
    10. Michael Hassock was injured in a taxi cab accident in August 2008Official Site: Doobie Brothers Drummer Injured (August 3, 2008)
    11. Played at the 2009 Orange Bowl
  • Orange Bowl Performance

    The Doobie Brothers played the halftime show at the 75th Fedex Orange Bowl on January 1, 2009. The show took place at the Miami Dolphins football stadium in Miami, Florida, between the Virginia Tech Hokies and Cincinnati Bearcats.The Dallas Morning News: Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech 20 Cincinnati 7 (January 2, 2009)
  • Band Members

    • Michael Hossack
    • Tom Johnston
    • John McFee
    • Patrick Simmons
    • Guy Allison
    • Marc Russo
    • Skylark
    • Ed Toth
  • Studio Albums

    • 1971: The Doobie Brothers
    • 1972: Toulouse Street
    • 1973: The Captain and Me
    • 1974: What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
    • 1975: Stampede
    • 1976: Takin' It to the Streets
    • 1977: Livin' on the Fault Line
    • 1978: Minute by Minute
    • 1980: One Step Closer
    • 1989: Cycles
    • 1991: Brotherhood
    • 2000: Sibling Rivalry

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