Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour

Posted November 19, 2019 6:00 am

By KRISTIN M. HALL

The Doobie Brothers stand on the stage at The Doobie Brothers at Ryman Auditorium, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP) The Associated Press

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.

Michael McDonald performs "Takin' It To The Streets" and "Listen To The Music" with the Doobie Brothers before they announced their 50th Anniversary Tour at The Doobie Brothers at Ryman Auditorium, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP) The Associated Press

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