Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year.
McDonald, who sang with the band starting in 1975 before starting his own solo career, surprised fans at The Doobie Brothers concert with a performance of 'œTakin' it to the Streets'ť on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Ryman Auditorium.
Formed in Northern California, the group featured harmonies backed by the finger-picking style of guitarist Patrick Simmons paired with the R&B guitar playing by Tom Johnston, singing lead. They had hits with 'œListen to the Music,'ť 'œLong Train Runnin''ť and 'œChina Grove.'ť
They earned two Grammys with McDonald for 'œWhat a Fool Believes'ť and 'œMinute By Minute.'ť The tour will begin June 9 in West Palm Beach, Florida.