Tag Archives: Michael McDonald

Patrick Simmons Keeps the Ultimate Doobie Party Going While Eyeing New Material

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Bob Ruggiero

In 2020, the Doobie Brothers were all set to launch a massive tour celebrating 50 years since their founding. And it would be marked in a special way with a lineup featuring both co-founding singer/guitarist Tom Johnston with his replacement, … Continue reading →

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Michael McDonald Remembers Steely Dan, Doobies and Motown Soul in Memoir

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Bob Ruggiero

He possesses one of the most recognizable voices in Classic Rock. A voice that stretches from a rich, buttery and slightly grizzly baritone to a piercing howl of a tenor. And he’s a pretty damn good songwriter and keyboardist as … Continue reading →

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Michael McDonald and the Sound of His Voice

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Bob Ruggiero

Note: This interview was conducted some months prior to the recent announcements of the Doobie Brothers being inducted into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and their upcoming 50th anniversary tour and reunion with Michael McDonald. On “Hail … Continue reading →

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