The Doobie Brothers, still going strong

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, don't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and tour. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers – Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee – about the band's longevity, and their first studio album in more than a decade, "Liberté."

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[savannahlt]

The Doobies have lasted because their music is honest, real, and a whole Lotta soul.

[karenbarlow-goodsell]

Roll down the car windows and crank up the Pioneer stereo!!! From a 70's teenager to a nearly 60 yr old... This music never gets old!!!

[evonnesheim]

We're all 20 years old again when listening to the Doobie Brothers. I had their 1st album on 8 track! 🤣

[reginadavis]

The most AMAZING thing about the "Doobie Brothers" is that they sound exactly 💯% the SAME! I ❤ this band!

[AuntieSDC]

Michael MacDonald converted the Doobie Brothers into a Blue-Eyed Soul band during my youth....As an African American Female, bused out to a predominately white school back in the 70s...the "heavy metal" locker area was too much for a child raised on R&B and Jazz....When I heard the Doobie Brothers, on AM Radio, that was it for me...an instant fan, til this day, lol...I was fortunate to see the Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire and the Eagles at Freihoffer's Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center [ SPAC ] and Radio City in NYC throughout the past 15 years....I always enjoy these bands immensely my entire adult life.

[ryankc]

Michael is very humble. The band didn't "lose it's soul" when he joined. The great original songs were still there, he added great ones to them.

[bowtoyoursensei]

The Doobies were quite literally the soundtrack of my high school days! So glad to see they're still together and still rocking -- and sounding as fresh and young as they did back then!

[DaddyTre]

I just saw the Doobie Brothers in concert this Summer of '21. They were awesome! They performed 22 songs and then 3 more for the encore! I said to my daughter who was with me: "These guys are really good for being old folks, huh?" She smiled and replied: "They're really good, period!" :D

[fhowland]

Michael has one of the coolest most distinctive voices in all of rock and roll. Love the work he did with Steely Dan.

[zibbyzubb]

the best of both Doobie worlds. Tom Johnstone AND Michael McDonald era!

[daveenyart]

Around 1976 or so I put together a road trip cassette tape...jam packed with Doobie and the Eagles. Priceless memories.

[georgianamcglinchey]

Not only are you 20 years old again, WE are when we listen to you. Thank you!

[karenward]

Their music has stood the test of time.

[larryhall]

The unsung hero is Tiran Porter. His bass lines and baritone bottom harmonies gave them their distinctive sound that they continue to copy.

[KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

One of the most surprising concerts I ever attended was the Doobie Brothers. I knew and enjoyed their music…but didn’t consider myself a fan and didn’t own their records. I didn’t need to…they were on every radio station 24/7. With low expectations, I went with my friends to see their show. We somehow managed to grab 12th row seats. And I was captivated. Hearing their entire body of work done live was quite impressive. Seeing them perform live was a joyous experience. Thank you for the walk down memory lane. We have all aged…but we grew up with the best rock music ever made. I feel sorry for anyone under 60 who missed this musical era. Ya had to be there!

[jimmygarlon]

Love this band, they been riding around with me for 50 years.

[glnnchrstphr]

Of course they're not the same 20 something guys they once were but the fact they're still rockin at 70 something, that's called staying power! Every time I hear one of their tunes on the radio, it gets me movin. Good clean rock and roll. Never get tired of hearing it.

[mauriceclemens]

I’m 68 and the Doobies exploded on the scene when I joined the USAF. Everybody I knew had all the Doobie Brothers albums in their record collections. One of Americas greatest bands.

[heathernewman]

Love the Doobie Brothers! The best line from Romancing The Stone - " Oh man, the Doobie Brothers broke up!" " How long have you been down here??"

[camero]

One of the best live shows I've ever seen, seen them 3-4 times now. They all line up at the front of the stage and PLAY. They are one cohesive band and they put it all into the show. Not over the top, nothing unnecessary. Just a bunch of guys having fun playing great music.