Historical Artist Profile

The Doobie Brothers

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2020

Biography & Overview

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in San Jose, California, in 1970. Known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies, the band has been active for over five decades, with their greatest success taking place in the 1970s. The group's current lineup consists of founding members Tom Johnston (guitars, keyboards, harmonica, vocals) and Patrick Simmons (guitars, banjo, recorder, vocals), alongside Michael McDonald (keyboards, synthesizers, mandolin, vocals) and John McFee (guitars, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, violin, cello, harmonica, vocals), and touring musicians including John Cowan (bass, vocals), Marc Russo (saxophones), Ed Toth (drums), and Marc Quiñones (percussion, backing vocals).

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 12 Charted Tracks
"Black Water" Entered Charts: 1975
#1 HIT
"What A Fool Believes" Entered Charts: 1979
#1 HIT
"Real Love" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #5
"Long Train Runnin'" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #8
"The Doctor" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #9
"Listen To The Music" Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #11
"Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)" Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #11
"Takin' It To The Streets" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #13
"Minute By Minute" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #14
"China Grove" Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #15
"One Step Closer" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #24
"Dependin' On You" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 6 Charted Tracks
"Long Train Runnin'" Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #7
"Listen To The Music" Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #29
"Take Me In Your Arms" Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #29
"What A Fool Believes" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #31
"Minute By Minute" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #47
"The Doctor" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #73