The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers are one of the standards of classic rock radio these days, and while the band created some of the best feel good music of their era, they faced a lot of tragedies during their time together. One member had to leave the band mid-tour due to a drug problem, which led to quick rearrangements and a gradual change in sound, and the new singer they brought in also struggled with drugs. From the band members who died too young to the strange lawsuit involving Bill Murray, let’s take a look at the tragic real-life story of the Doobie Brothers.

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Early beginnings | 0:00
Hells Angels | 1:20
Addiction | 2:04
On the streets | 3:15
The DoobieLiner | 4:26
Parting ways | 5:32
Loss | 6:33
The Vegas connection | 7:38
50 years postponed | 8:30
Bill Murray vs. the Doobie Brothers | 9:28

[davemann]

When i think of great music the Doobie Brothers are right up there as one of the best ever. It boggles my mind that they had to wait so long to be inducted into the Hall of Fame...such classic hits enjoyed over 50 years by billions of people on this planet !

[DaddyTre]

I just saw the Doobie Brothers in August 2021 for their 50th Anniversary Tour. They were awesome! They played 23 songs and then 3 more for the encore! Great singing, energy and musicianship. The Doobie Brothers deserve their Hall of Fame induction. If you need proof, just "Listen To The Music".

[u.s.n.retired]

One of the best bands in music history.

[carmelo]

I have to be the biggest Doobie Brothers Fan of all time they are among the elite of our era cause "Without love where would, we be now"❤

[wassupdoc]

All you have to do is put on China Grove at high volume and listen to the reason why they totally rocked and deserved to be listened to. Long live The Doobies!

[elbertjackson]

I have always been a huge fan of the Doobie Brothers and their music means a lot to me. They formed before I was even born. Wow that is hard to believe that the band is 50 years + and I am 44 so needless to say I grew up with them. Rock on Doobie Brothers. 🎸

[keithrosen]

I am the guy who was the roommate who named the band. My nick name was Dyno. They did very good for a bunch of stoned musicians. the guy who i liked the most was John Hatman.... Little John. He could play the drums and draw dirty cartoons. tom was aloof and Pat was just cool. half a century ago, amazing,

[heatherr]

Many a day and night I spent stoned out of my mind listening to them wildling the day away without a worry in the world. That's what the Doobie Brothers Are For Me

[alanhorabin]

I believe the Doobies rank up up there with being the best and most underrated band of all all time. Beyond anything else their musicianship and songwriting throughout all of their incarnations has been fantastic and I look forward to many more years of it. I remember Michael McDonald in a whacky moment saying being a Doobie Brother was kind of like being a ‘Mouseketeer’ ... ‘Once your in the club you can never leave’. I hope none of them ever do and that they’ll keep cranking it out.

[sgtmomOK]

I was stationed in Mississippi when the Doobies first came out… what a magic time that was…

[gwshelton]

First saw them at Va Tech in 73. Changed my life, I was hooked . 29 live shows in 52 years. Those guys and those songs made life a little easier. Tragic ? LIFE is tragic, getting old is a blessing, but it ALWAYS ends the same. Thanks Tommy, Pat, and John, they’ll play your music at my funeral 😂

[michaelpaul]

They pick out at few dumb moments in the 50 year life of a great group of guys and great band. Yes, the odd setback but hardly tragic. Certainly no worse than most other bands who have come and gone. Their music and their drive to perform has stood the test of time. I mean, how many bands last 50 years and still can fill stadiums? The Doobies you

[sharonjohnson]

I just saw their 50 year reunion tour performance last night in NC and they were spectacular!!!

[sandraandrews]

Love the 70s music. I was a kid growing up going from Doobies, Jim Croce, Carly Simon going to Al Green, James Brown, Aretha. #mychildhood

[crushedrgb]

I saw them play in Seattle at the Sports Arena in the 70’s after the Captain And Me album came out. We had perfect seats looking down on them. The double drummers were great and near the end a bunch of little people came out and jumped on the guys in the middle of a song. They stayed out dancing with the band . Awesome concert!

[sandraspidle]

I love all their music, awesome band.

[Mike-kyjz]

There is no tragic story to the Doobie are one of the greatest bands to ever take the stage. Period.

[michaeldigregorio]

50+ million records sold. Tragic. I saw the Doobies live a couple of years ago. I was in college in the 70s, and they sounded as good as ever.

[kirkakin]

82' yeah I was there and got into the Dobbie Brothers hotel room after the show cause we stayed there too. It was a very interesting night meeting them. There was no ROCK STAR party, just drinks and an experience I will never forget

[bondalero]

I remember “Vividly” the Doobie Bros. & Lynyrd Skynyrd blasting on the turntable in our living room growing up! “Listen to the Music” and “That Smell” from both bands and also Steely Dan’s “FM” was three band’s my Dad couldn’t get enough