THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

As durable as Bethlehem Steel, the four-time Grammy winning Doobie Brothers sound has become part of America’s musical landscape. They are sampled on dance records, reinterpreted on “American Idol,” and are a fixture on radio formats from top 40 to classic rock. They continue to write and record new material, tour the world, boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, all while breaking new creative ground in the exploration of their musical connections. Their latest record, Southbound, drew on collaborations with the top country stars of today, and introduced a new generation to these infectious, toe tapping, iconic sing-alongs that have made the Doobie Brothers part of rock royalty.

The Doobies have rung up a glittering track record that would be the envy of any band. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street, the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies – a rare “diamond record.” The Doobies propulsive roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style has sold 0ver 40 million albums.

Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes” both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include “Jesus Is Just All Right”, “Rockin’ Down the Highway”, “Long Train Runnin’”, “China Grove”, “Take Me In Your Arms”, Takin’ it to the Streets”, “Minute by Minute”, “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits.

The years have witnessed many changes in the Doobies, but the band’s most recent studio lineup harkens back to their earliest days. Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston continue to front the group. While multi-instrumentalist John McFee’s history with the Brothers dates back to 1978.

The Doobies’ familiar and inimitable sound effortlessly draws from virtually every imaginable tributary of American music.

“We’re basically an American band – we cover a lot of areas,” says Johnston. “We cover blues, R&B, country, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll. It’s based on rhythms, rhythm structures, picking, and harmonies. That’s been the signature of the band.”