Tom Johnston talks about Michael McDonald replacing him as frontman

Tom Johnston talks about his lowest period when he git ill with a bleeding ulcers . He talks about how Jeff Baxter recruited his fellow Steely Dan bandmate Michael McDonald to join the band on their 1975 tour. Later in 1987 the band reforms with Tom Johnston in the lineup . Pat Simmons, the group's co-founder and guitarist talks about his time with Muchael McDonald

[mozdickson]

Tom, what a great attitude. God bless you mate. Doobies were two band, equally great as each other!

[ZumaDogg]

Michael McDonald aside, Tom Johnston is a songwriting legend. A true American treasure and classic.

[jamesconnors]

Another Park Another Sunday is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Thank you Tom.

[mdelaubergine]

I love the Johnston years and the McDonald years. The band turned out great stuff in all its configurations.

[darkho]

I will take the Tom Johnston Era any day. What an outstanding group with so much beautiful music and excellent players as well.

[Larrymh]

I'm not a Michael McDonald hater but always thought they needed Tom Johnston around as a counter balance. Tom's energy and grit is indispensable.

[fgoindarkg]

They are both top shelf front men. That band was deep with talent.

[mothernaturesapothecary]

Both eras of the band were phenomenal and both are legendary eras! I love both equally.❤

[feralkid]

Their all touring together, all of them are having a blast...

[barbarabonnette]

One thing I’ll say about this band; is that you’ll never be disappointed if you see them in concert…….
Now that I’m older, I appreciate every little note, every little nuance that’s created as they sing and harmonize…..
I’m glad to have listened to them for almost 45 years now…….❤❤

[haroldbelfast]

I love both equally. Very different, but both great.

[mattsalamone]

Went to show last year, one of the best shows I have ever seen, and Michael McDonald was with them. He was just part of the whole group, sang the tunes he was supposed to and played keys. No one overshadowed anyone. They looked like they were having a lot of fun and thd sold out crowd was too.

[codzy]

both tom johnston an michael mcdonald were great in the doobies no one was better than the other i liked both of them singing up front

[cdgee]

"Things happen for a reason" .... Great attitude! Peace follows thinking this way.

[joer]

Tom Johnstone, what a great underrated American songwriter, I'm 22 and live in the UK I've always appreciated 70's music but in the past few weeks I've discovered a newfound love for this man, particularly "Another Park, Another Sunday" what a great song.

[wassupdoc]

I remember hearing China Grove for the first time and I was hooked. Still love that intro! The lead was great as well. Doobies were among the best groups ever IMO. Tom Johnston has a great voice too. He knew how to sing them. So many great songs. Even Peter Frampton made a song Doobie Wah in tribute to them. Great cut as well.

[isaiahmarquez]

I love when they are both onstage together these days. 🤙🏼

[r.d.sandman]

I was a fan since ‘72 also, but let me tell you, this video answered a lot of questions. Though not the same band Mike stepped in when Tom was ill

[RealDavidN]

I experienced the sudden loss of Tom Johnston as a tragedy. The new band was more MM than DB's. The old guitar-centric style was basically gone. However, Tiran Porter is still the king.

[Paolo-ienh]

Thanks to the DB.
You gave me some good times back in the 70ies. You became my favourite band since then. I had the chance to see you twice live.
Once in the states in Las Vegas. And once in
Bruxelles (Europe) where I am from……