Catch “A Brighter Day” and other hot singles from the “World Gone Crazy” album when multi-talented Grammy award-winning musicians The Doobie Brothers take their 2012 tour across North America.The Doobie Brothers, presently comprised of Tom Johnston (vocals/guitar), Pat Simmons (vocals/guitar) and John McFee (guitar/strings/vocals) have sold over 40 million albums of their signature blend of R&B, country, bluegrass, heavy metal and rock and roll from the 1970s to the present.
Though their 1971 self-titled debut album initially failed to chart, the following year’s sophomore album, “Toulouse Street”, broke down the barrier spawning the classic rock staples “Listen To The Music,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway” and “Jesus is Just Alright.” Next up in 1973, a string of hits followed, including “Long Train Runnin’” and “China Grove,” from the 1973 album “The Captain and Me”. “Black Water,” from 1974‘s “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits”, became the band’s first #1 single and eventually propelled the album to multi-platinum status. “Stampede”, released in 1975, featured yet another hit single, the cover of the Motown hit “Take Me in Your Arms” (also covered by Blood, Sweat, and Tears). In 1976, “Takin’ It to the Streets” debuted a radical change in their sound to blue-eyed soul featuring the title track and “It Keeps You Runnin’.”
A few live albums, TV specials and almost a decade on the road provided a soaring career and 1978‘s “Minute by Minute” reinforced that popularity with a five-week stay at the top of the music charts and domination of several radio formats for the better part of two years. “What a Fool Believes,” written with Kenny Loggins, was the band’s second #1 single and earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Pop Vocal Performance by a Group. The album was also honored with an Album of the Year nod.
In 1980, the Doobies released their ninth studio album, entitled “One Step Closer”. The album featured the Top Ten hit “Real Love,” yet success was bittersweet with the 1983 live album, “Farewell Tour”.
Springing back in 1987 for a reunion tour, the band is still together entertaining international audiences. The band’s latest album, “World Gone Crazy”, was released in 2010. Now, at #22, their single, “A Brighter Day,” continues to climb the AC charts.
The Doobie Brothers will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Friday February 24, 2012.
