PAT SIMMONS, MICHAEL MCDONALD, AND JOHN MCFEE WILL CONTINUE THE TOUR
New York, NY – May 22, 2023 – Lead singer and guitarist of the Doobie Brothers, Tom Johnston, will be undergoing surgery following severe back pain and will be unable to join the band on the upcoming leg of their 50th Anniversary Tour. Per advisement of his physician, Johnston should not be performing at this time and is looking forward to returning to the road as soon as possible. Rest assured that the shows will go on – Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, and John McFee will continue the tour beginning with their May 25th show at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. Not wanting to disappoint their fans, the rest of The Doobie Brothers will continue performing their greatest hits and more in celebration of the band’s 50-year legacy. Johnston sends his utmost appreciation to his fans and eagerly awaits his return to the stage once he makes a full recovery.
“I hope for a speedy recovery and can’t wait to get back on the road and continue doing what I love. I would like to thank Pat, Michael, John, and the entire Doobie Brothers band for covering for me while I recover from back surgery…I’m sure they will bring it every night as they always do.” said TOM JOHNSTON.
About The Doobie Brothers
For over five decades, The Doobie Brothers have been known for delivering mind-blowing, roots based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll – all of which recently culminated in an induction into the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, selling more than 48 million albums, and winning four GRAMMY® Awards, The Doobie Brothers continue to write and record new material and tour the world. Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes,” both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include: “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “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. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street, the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum, and 14 Gold albums. Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies – a rare “diamond record.” In 2021, the band kicked off their 50th anniversary tour which reunited Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee on stage. Additionally, The Doobie Brothers released their autobiography, Long Train Runnin’ on July 26, 2022.