The Doobie Brothers on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.

Original air date 1/9/81. “One Step Closer," Johnny interviews Pat Simmons, and "Keep This Train Rollin'."
#thedoobiebrothers

[@willburrito9710]

I’m glad I lived with every version of the DBs. So many layers and styles of musicianship.

[@iammar10]

Nice comment and I sure second your thoughts. Whatever incarnation these boys take on, it's always been an exceedingly good outcome. 🎼💖

[@edwinearl4584]

Patrick Simmons, what a class guy.

[@bpabustan]

From a biker blues rock band to a blue eyed soul band, the Doobies are unbeatable.

[@jacobblackburn1379]

This band has always been epic no matter what sound or what group. They have soul like no one else

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

2020 is The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary. For the upcoming tour this summer Pat, Tom, John, and Michael will all together once again be The Doobie Brothers. Marc Quiones, Bill Payne, Ed Toth, John Cowan, and Marc Russo make for an excellent band with the guys. Vote them into the RnR Hall for 2020.

[@jacobblackburn1379]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 I've been trying so hard to get tickets to that tour😂

[@noworriesimfijian]

One of my all time favourite Doobie Brothers songs. The pop sensibilities, deep pocket 😂combined with the vocal harmonies. Good times😎👍🤘🤙

[@shannonk.6528]

Cornelius Bumpus was the man. Also enjoyed his work with Steely Dan. RIP and to all others in the Doobies who have left us.

[@rockypitts8184]

Miss that guy! What a talented guy.

[@grahamclews1571]

Absolutely.. so glad I got to see him live with the Dan

[@jimbonacum8917]

I thought that was Cornelius! I never knew he played with the Doobies! Many years ago in a galaxy far, far away called New York City I saw him busking in the subway. I threw a dollar in his kitty and hopped on my train.

[@shannonk.6528]

@@jimbonacum8917 He also played with Ambrosia. Fabulous talented musician. Gone way too soon.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@jimbonacum8917 If you are interested in Cornelius, or in The Doobies.... and music in general, you outta think of checking out Ted Templeman's book. Came out a year or so ago, and it's an incredible read. Corenelius gets mentioned a few times in there, and it's just chock full of incredible info. Hard book to put down!

[@borat8351]

Cornelius Bumpus! One of the greatest sax players ever! And a hell of a name too!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching🎷

[@FrankHudsonbass]

Always thought his name was fun to say! Hell of a guy and a character too

[@tjrox]

I recorded him in my studio. Nicest guy in the world.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@tjrox would love to hear it🎷

[@golds04]

I suspect he would grimace at that bold proclamation. Firstly its an art, not the super bowl with a point spread. Secondly he would likely agree he would nit be in the top 50 most acclaimed- by fellow musicians. Love his playing w the Dbs and Dan. But really now… RIP Bump. Beautiful player

[@austinteutsch]

First saw the Doobies in 1973 at the University of Arkansas. Loved them ever since. I've seen them 5 times in 45 years.

[@austinepperson3576]

I’m assuming Fayetteville? I’m from the area, real neat to know they’ve played there.

[@brodocbetty4856]

Amazing how easy they made it look but it must take hours and hours of practice to be this great.

[@janharris1085]

I've always been a fan of the original and "restored" line up of the Doobies, but this version of the band is really good, too!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Totally agree, just an evolved style. Can’t wait to see the twice rescheduled 50th Anniversary Tour. Tom, Pat, John McFee, and MM.

[@greenwich1754]

Sigh! Gone are the days of my youth. I will always be at heart an original line up of the Doobie Brothers fan - Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, John Hartman, Tiran Porter (ok, second album), and Michael Hossack (again, second album). However, I appreciated the various incarnations and talent weaved into the tapestry known collectively as the Doobie Brothers over the years, as each member has brought their unique talent & sound into the mix.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

They’re still at it.

[@88pynogrl]

Didn’t Jeff “Skunk” Baxter play guitar for a few years with them? I have always thought he is a genius.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Skunk was with TDB from The Captain And Me Through Minute By Minute, officially joining the band during Stampede. He now is a long time and high paid missile defense specialist for The Pentagon.

[@88pynogrl]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 must be nice to be a genius! Which one is his day job!?!? Lols🤣🤣🤣🇺🇸

[@sheddski2942]

I agree the second album and China grove era and the song I spent a night in jail for Speeding Rolling Down The Hiway I knew that song was for me 18 year old kid musle car drinking age was 18 money in my pocket Yup me all over 👍☠️ thanks guys it was worth it miss those days

[@conspiracionesy]

Keep this Train Rolling, is one of my favourites Doobie Brothers songs ever

[@neomaster007]

Pure talent

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Class, top of the heap! They don't get better than these guys.

[@swpporter2061]

Saw them live in Vegas last year. Way tighter group now. Thankfully Tom Johnston recovered. The band wasn't complete without him.

[@borgullet3376]

Cornelius, Bobby and Keith - Rest In Peace

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching. RIP Michael Hossack and Dave Shogren🥁🎸🥀

[@larryaldama1673]

🎸😔

[@larryaldama1673]

✝️😔🇺🇸

[@larryaldama1673]

@Scott Williamson 👍

[@robingarr945]

There are live bands and studio bands and this group mastered both.

[@pamnichols7877]

Saw them in 1978 and haven’t stopped yet! Met them and they are amazing. The guys that are Doobie Angels, keep on shining on the Legendary Band you were apart of…. ❤️

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Same here. The Doobie Brothers Rule! In 2000 Tiran Porter taught me how to play the intro of Another Park, Another Sunday. True story! I already knew parts of the song so Tiran helped me fill in the blanks. Awesome experience to say the least.

[@hartleycwhite]

Thanks for posting this great video of the Doobies circa 1981. Great stuff.

[@rogerrodrigues3528]

Amazing...great band!!👏🎶❤

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching.

[@MissSpringRoll]

Just found out that Chet McCracken passed away last week. The man was an amazing musician. He co-wrote The Doobie Brothers song 'South Bay Strut', which appeared in the band's 'One Step Closer' album. He along with the late Bobby Lakind, Cornelius Bumpus, Keith Knudsen, Michael 'Big Mike' Hossack will be missed.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

So I heard. Original bassist Dave Shogren died in 1999. RIP, heavenly brothers.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

John Hartman died some months ago.

[@damianmousley2098]

Love south bay strut !

[@CMRinehart]

No lip syncing like on American Bandstand.

[@jml-rj5re]

Doobies were always a superb live band.

[@koolbreeze8698]

Thanks I did not think I would ever get to see this I was working on that might back in 81 .I think this was the best vocal touring version of the band they were able to really really those High Harmonies .I saw TheDoobies many Times but only Twice with Willie Weeks on Bass and both times Willie Weeks just quit playing and walked off stage

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

2020 is The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary. For the upcoming tour this summer Pat, Tom, John, and Michael will all together once again be The Doobie Brothers. Marc Quiones, Bill Payne, Ed Toth, John Cowan, and Marc Russo make for an excellent band with the guys. Vote them into the RnR Hall for 2020.

[@catherineoneal3218]

Yes indeed.

[@manusamyn5251]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 Yeah, Great 🥤😃 I Wait 🎶🎤🎸

[@wilnerolivier7971]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 They're in!!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@wilnerolivier7971 I saw TDB last week in Charlotte. Best DB show I’ve seen.

[@dmblack1780]

Thanks So Much for sharing this. I had only about 30 sec segment of this video and been looking out for the full version to show up for Years.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

It's rare. Even the Doobies themselves had not seen this version. Glad you found it!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

2020 is The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary. For the upcoming tour this summer Pat, Tom, John, and Michael will all together once again be The Doobie Brothers. Marc Quiones, Bill Payne, Ed Toth, John Cowan, and Marc Russo make for an excellent band with the guys. Vote them into the RnR Hall for 2020.

[@hollysmith9979]

Thanks for posting this😊

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thank you for watching, Holly Smith😎

[@bossfan49]

Johnny should've given Pat the Raj Thomas question: "Which Doobie you be?" =D

[@lauracole5611]

Thank you for posting Stephen... They sounded awesome !! I just love these guy's ....I've been a Doobie Brother Monster since I was 11 years old ( It was the Minute By Minute album that reeled me in ). I finally got to see them play live in '01 in Northern Michigan. Just amazing !! Instrument monsters big time !!

[@lauracole5611]

I love MM....Minute By Minute, Taken It To The Streets, Real Love, Here To Love You, Depending On You.... plus he's got some awesome solo stuff too like I Keep Forgeting ! I know one of their songs was in the movie Running Scared (billy crystal and Gregory Hines). There are so many songs through the years ...it's hard to name them all in one post as you know. When I got to see em in '01 Sky did awesome doing the lead vocals on Minute By Minute...I'll never forget that concert. The boys are awesome no doubt about it. Thank you for replying Stephen. Anytime you want to talk about the guys just give a yelp.

[@lauracole5611]

Hi Stephen ..I'm having trouble finding the TDBFC (I looked under "The Doobie Brother Fan Club)," but couldn't find it ... is it under a different name? I read your message and it looked as if it was cut off. Can you send me the addy....thank you.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Laura Cole, sorry I just saw this. DBFC is listed under Yahoo Groups.

[@lauracole5611]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 Thank you .... luckily I found it .. Lol !!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Laura Cole oh great! Did you join up? #TheDoobieBrothersRule

[@manusamyn5251]

Return in the time With this Great Band 🇺🇸 🎼🔥 Doobies Brothers Single “One Step Closer," Style (Soul / Jazz) 😀 1980 (Music & Voices) 😉

[@119Agent]

I forgot how talented Cornelius Bumpus was. I kind of liked this configuration with John McFee and Chet Mckracken. I wish they did one more album with this configuration without Michael McDonald who was ready for a solo album.

[@bretstanley8931]

I wish they would have stayed together and made more albums!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

The Doobies regrouped in 1987 and haven’t looked back. They released 5 album recordings plus a box set. New music should be out later this year backing their postponed 50th anniversary tour. Michael will join Tom, Pat and John. Check out Cycles, Brotherhood, Sibling Rivalry, and World Gone Crazy. Southbound is a compilation of their hits with country singers on vocals.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

New release out 10/1. EP now available for download had 4 songs on Spotify.

[@bretstanley8931]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203Thanks!

[@amybeacham4059]

Love me some Cornelius Bumpus! Thanks for posting!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching.

[@colbydobbs6399]

When the band started the process of recording this record, they met with their producer Ted Templeman to inform him of their wishes on what would be “One Step Closer.” The band wanted each member to sing lead on a song on the record. Ted Templeman, informed them that wouldn’t be happening, and it was a big deal. The only reason that Cornelius Bumpus got to sing lead on the title track with Mike McDonald is because Ted grew up with Cornelius Bumpus, and they were old pals. Ted had a lot of respect for Cornelius, and wanted to showcase his talent, so he shared the lead on that tune. The band was super unselfish from everything I’ve ever heard, almost to a fault, especially by the time this record came out. They were all burnt out, and this record ended up being about as far from what the band started out as, as they could have got. Personally, I love the album. It’s well produced, and has some great songs on it. It would have been interesting to hear another Doobie’s record after this one in terms of how the technology of the time would have changed the Doobie’s sound, and what it would have morphed into from this.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Colby, you seem well informed. Did you read Ted’s book?

[@colbydobbs6399]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 I did read the book! It’s definitely worth checking out!

[@TooleyPeter]

With respect, having Cornelius Bumpus sing lead on this is like having Michael McDonald play saxophone.

[@bachrocktheamericahatersan5799]

@@TooleyPeter Corny had a great voice!

[@theresemarie9569]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 Hey,thank you, very interesting. Who is interviewing with Johnny between songs?

[@giorgiocodeluppi650]

without tom johnston , no doobie brothers , this song is very fine , CORNELIUS BUMPUS AND BOBBY LA KIND RIP

[@FMHammyJ]

All these years I thought it was Pat Simmons doing the lead vocal, and here it was the multi talented Cornelius Bumpus.....

[@Jpeterson7]

Love Cornelius (RIP). He was in Ambrosia also.

[@omarpenn7395]

Me too lol

[@HoneyKone]

I thought the same thing, too. LOL!

[@FMHammyJ]

@@Jpeterson7 The more I see of his performances with the Doobies....I realize what an awesome talent he was.....He does an awesome job doing Tom Johnson's vocals on a live performance of Long Train Running too......and his sax playing!....sadly missed.....

[@toshikokatano8344]

Nobody wore a plaid shirt better than Cornelius.

[@bantomate4]

So true, he wore some great shirts; my childhood hero (I'm his little sister! :)

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@bantomate4 You’re Corny’s sister? Can you share some memories?

[@mkl62]

I saw this tour in November at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC. Louisiana's LeReaux opened. One Step Closer was a good album, but it didn't quite hit the success that Minute by Minute did. I feel that the public had had enough of Michael McDonald. He was featured in Kenny Loggins' This Is It and also on Christopher Cross's Ride Like the Wind.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Agree..,

[@Jpeterson7]

I think it was more that the band was just tired and THEY felt that they were getting too far away from their original sound. Minute by Minute took a lot out of them. Michael knew what he wanted and was demanding, which is understandable. He was writing lots of great songs.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@Jpeterson7 Pat was ready for a break. He was the last original Doobie member. After he left the band quickly realized they could not legitimately call themselves TDB. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fabiosase]

I was at that show!

[@mkl62]

@@Jpeterson7 Plus, he took some flack for running Jeff "Skunk" Baxter off. Jeff got him into The Doobies after Tom Johnston took ill during the Stampede Tour.

[@robertbryant3805]

With Tommy or Mike version always quality musicians and music great band.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheCream14]

They weren't the Doobie Brothers without Tom Johnston!

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

From what I understand, Johnston "never-left-the-band" (ie, the "corporation" of The Dobbie Brothers) but was highly encouraged by his medical professionals to take a long time off, to heal from stresses, the pressures of touring and an ulcer, I believe. I sense he did the right thing, to care for himself and depart from recording & touring from aprrox 1978 to 1989, when he re-grouped himself in as an "active member" for the CYCLES album & tour. The way I heard it, he kept his stakes & shares in the band, but was just an "inactive member" for 11 years. As of the current, 2022, he has already been back for a long, long while already...and he, along with Patrick Simmons, are STILL the core of the original heart & soul of the great group, The Doobie Brothers. McFee & McDonald round up the four man group, today. BCRadio

[@saj8]

The only groups that could get away with having two drummers: 38 Special and the Doobie Brothers.

[@TJPatriot74]

How about the Allman brothers?

[@saj8]

@@TJPatriot74 Damn. I almost forgot about the Allman Brothers.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

For the last several tours the Doobs have had only one drummer, Ed Toth formerly with Vertical Horizon. Marc Quiones who is a former member with The Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman Band serves as percussionist with TDB. The Doobies are currently on tour promoting their 50th anniversary, postponed from 2021. MM is on the tour.

[@119Agent]

Grateful Dead.

[@Stevenross83]

Michael Mcdonald almost clean shaven 😮😮😮

[@carmarasmussen8118]

He is soooooo easy on the eyes. And that voice 😍

[@user-tk7po8hb8d]

素晴らしい❗️❤️

[@bassistdc]

That's Willie Weeks replacing Tiran Porter on bass.

[@uncledan7500]

Is that Cornelius singing? Wow! Big fan. Think he worked with Steely Dan too?

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Yes, on Alive In America, 1995. Thanks for watching.

[@charleswind8298]

Best part of that was the brief interview with PS.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

I concur. Johnny was a most gracious host for Pat and the band.

[@KBB4eva]

Miss ya. Cornelius

[@joeybenoit6269]

Yep! I said there is Mr. Bumpus!!!!!!! now we will all listen up!

[@johnschmidt7750]

I rarely watched the Tonight Show. Most of the time I would have been in bed by then. For whatever reason, my parents and I were watching that night. I remember One Step Closer like it was yesterday.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

I was in my mid 20s when this aired and missed the episode although I watched Johnny Carson regularly. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamescarter8699]

These are not the Listen to the music/long train runnin Dobbie Bros. . Old Black Water is not amongst these Dobbie Bros. China Grove either. Now those were my rock heros.

[@hklinker]

Never realised Cornelius Bumpus sang this. Damn.

[@trysometenderness7466]

Three guys on that stage are no longer alive. What a shame.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Keith and Cornelius are gone. The others on stage are still with us. The other drummer is Chet McCracken.

[@trysometenderness7466]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 Bobby Lakind, the percussionist, died of cancer in 93. He was the first of the three to go.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@trysometenderness7466 yes yes yes!! Stupid oversight on my part. I knew that so thanks for resetting my brain!

[@trysometenderness7466]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 No problem. We both obviously love the band. They've given me such pleasure over the years. It's a punch in the gut for me when I hear the passing of classic rockers.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@trysometenderness7466 add one more. Drummer Chet McCracken died last month. Sidebar, Keith’s daughter Dayna Keyes died last week. She was 41.

[@TheDivayenta]

Dang- listen to Cornelius Bumpus!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thank you for watching, TheDivayenta!

[@powerpopaholic876]

Sounds quite a bit like a CD. !

[@heygringo7]

Cornelius "Corny" Bumpus

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

2020 is The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary. For the upcoming tour this summer Pat, Tom, John, and Michael will all together once again be The Doobie Brothers. Marc Quiones, Bill Payne, Ed Toth, John Cowan, and Marc Russo make for an excellent band with the guys. Vote them into the RnR Hall for 2020.

[@toddbehling1745]

the LATE GREAT!

[@mkl62]

@@toddbehling1745 Along with Bobby LaKind & Keith Knudsen.

[@franktaconelli9095]

sounds good but hardly The Doobie Bros; I never accepted Michael McDonald replacing Tom Johnston who was the original front man singing the Rockin’ hits like China Grove & Long Train Running; I know they all reunited for a Doobies super review but go check out the original 5 piece from the early’70s (right here on KZbin!)

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching.

[@creativepower3136]

It's funny because I recently watched an interview and Tommy wasn't bitter, he was grateful in retrospect because it kept the band going with plenty of success while he healed up and then jumped back in. I love those first records wth TJ the best, the rocked hard.. saw them in 75' incredible band, still are

[@AspenTruth]

Frank T, I’m sure you never accepting Michael must have weighed heavy in the band’s collective decision to move forward with their career. As a manager, agent or record executive - your advice would have been disastrous. Glad your reach only extends to “KZbin critic”.

[@franktaconelli9095]

@@AspenTruth if you like him them knock yourself out listening to that mouth full of marbles; and you have to admit that the MM Doobies sounded totally different; I wouldn’t have paid them any mind if their first single featured Michael McDonald; I’m sure he’s a nice guy but I like what I like in music

[@AspenTruth]

@@franktaconelli9095 it’s great to like what you like in anything. But when you decide to telegraph your denigration via the internet it’s possible you’ll get a differing opinion. “A mouthful of marbles” huh. What do you do that someone out the 7 billion people on the planet might find utterly caustic, worthless or just plain inexcusable? I’ll give you hint, it takes no initiative and less courage.

[@robertphillips2642]

Did Michael cut his beard off?

[@bachrocktheamericahatersan5799]

2:55🎷

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

I am almost sure that was not the INFAMOUS Tiran Porter on bass guitar, but he did record on the "One Step Closer" album and participated in the Grammy's just one year prior and oddly, the stage position here on CARSON was the EXACT set-up as on The Grammys! Bumpus on the far, far left, drummers McCracken on the left, Knudsen on the right & percussionist LaKind in the middle, Simmons on the foreground left, McFee on the foreground right & McDonald on the far, far right. Porter was dead-smack-center-stage! But this fella here does not resemble Porter. Porter ALWAYS, from the beginning, to he very end of his tenure, had that signature beard & mustache with no side burns & usually wore a cool & funky looking cap; this fella was pretty clean cut and just didn't resemble Porter, or had that very unique "rolling & rumbling" bass moves & groves about him, although in this LIVE TV performance, he was totally in the pocket and had both songs totally down. During quick stage interview time, CLARK on BANDSTAND, always quickly went around the circle and had each member introduce themselves, but CARSON here on TONIGHT, only did a brief chat with Patrick. Any takers out there on who this bass player was? BCRadio

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

It’s Willie Weeks. Edit: McCracken died this year. Bobby LaKind in ‘92, Keith died in 2005, Cornelius died in 2004, original bassist Dave Shogren died in ‘99, drummer Mike Hossack died in 2012, and original drummer John Hartman died recently.

[@seamusdelahunty1615]

Cornelius singing? He's better than McDonald Wow, who'd have taught

[@boomer1579]

Definitely better.

[@robmorrison1043]

Only you! CB, real good singer and phenomenal musician. NOT IN MM class as a vocalist.

[@sallocurto1571]

He said they want to stay together… they split shortly after this.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Fortunately, 1987 sparked a regroup. Pat Tom, and John have been going strong ever since. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonisaac445]

Iam hoping Corneilus Bumpers was inducted with them in the Rock hall of Fame, but, I didn't see him being inducted.

[@tonycanabal1659]

He passed away before they were inducted but if they were on stage instead of accepting the honor remotely I'm sure Cornelius would have been mentioned.

[@js1642]

Johnny Carson was right, the Doobies would break up soon after this. For a bit.

[@matt82654]

RIP Cornelius Bumpus

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching.

[@heygringo7]

They broke up this Frankenstein version of the Doobie Brothers not long after this

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Only for a few years. They have been back since 1989. Tom, Pat, and John McFee are driving the Long Train Running. Check the latest release Live At The Beacon Theatre featuring entire performances of Toulouse St and The Captain And Me. This band is today the best they’ve ever been. Tour is underway🎤🎸🎷🥁🎹

[@heygringo7]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 OG version of the Doobies sound great. No more Michael M or Corny Bumpus...Tommy Johnston is back better than ever.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

heygringo7 I saw. TDB three weeks ago with Santana and will see their last show of the season on 11/20 as a lone headline.

[@heygringo7]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 you lucky dog! ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER!!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

heygringo7 I’ve met them several times.Tiran Porter gave me a guitar lesson, taught me how to play Another Park, Another Sunday🎸Now that’s lucky;) Thanks for stopping by👋🏻

[@ronniewatkins6465]

Why so much percussion?

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Part of TDB signature sound especially on stage.

[@colbydobbs6399]

Ted Templeman, their producer, was a big fan of incorporating percussion into their sound. From “Takin’ It To The Streets” through “One Step Closer,” Ted really made an effort to make percussion a part of the Doobie’s sound. “One Step Closer” was sort of critically panned for the abundance of percussion on the record, and it’s by far and away the most dense record the Doobie’s ever did in terms of drum/percussion arrangements.

[@gj8683]

They'd had two drummers since the second album, Toulouse Street, with not quite the same personnel. And is Stephen Adams says, it's key to their sound.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Nowadays The Doobies use one drummer, Ed Toth. Mark Quiones serves as percussionist which complements Ed’s more than capable skills.

[@nickwride2023]

@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 >>> But I sure do miss the power of the two drummer set with the percussionist.

[@OvernightDrive]

CORNELIUS BUMPUS FOREVER

[@fosterchild4523]

I love the Doobies...especially this period with Michael...but I will never understand the purpose of having 2 drummers.

[@119Agent]

And a percussionist. On this album (with McCracken) they both play rhythm but it seems previously Hartman played to the beat and Knudson (and Hossack before him) played more fills and shuffles like a true rock drummer. Not sure why. Edit: I have been told we refer to that as timing and color drummers.

[@markstanich64]

Love. Em till the day. I pass

[@Mikiarigatou]

DB✨🌈^_^

[@steve-o5600]

John McFee the best...

[@jamesj9098]

For anyone who thinks lead guitar makes or break a band, just realize this band has 3 percussionists, 2 being full drum kits. Percussion makes or breaks every great band.

[@2rock4blues]

Michael McDonald is a good vocalist and good musician prefer the old, rock sound of the Doobies with Tom Johnston.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Tom is THE Doobie Brother.

[@loontil]

bit schmaltzy for me gimme first three albums

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Thanks for watching. Vices and Stampede with the first three complete the classic Tom Johnston era.

[@MrLion64]

I never liked the change to Michael McDonald

[@bachrocktheamericahatersan5799]

So why did you watch?

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Because your musical taste can fit in a thimble.

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Willie Weeks! Joe Walsh's bass player for many years.

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Boz Scaggs too.