THe Doobie Brothers
Hendrix At 70: From Lemmy To Frampton, Legends Sound off
Tuesday (November 27) marks 70 years since the birth of Jimi Hendrix, the man who changed electric guitar and rock’n'roll forever. For the past few weeks, CBS Local has discussed the man’s impact with musicians who came after him, his peers, and even one of his main inspirations. Everyone felt his influence, whether it was on their guitar playing, or their singing. Some even found a new direction for their life thanks to Jimi.
Hendrix At 70: “He Changed The Whole Landscape” – Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers
Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers was one of many artists inspired by Jimi; he told CBS Local that in the short period that Hendrix made records (1966-1970) “Musically, he changed the whole landscape, he was doin’ things that nobody was doin’.” While much has been said about Hendrix’s live showmanship, Johnston was more impressed by what Jimi did in the studio, including his use of feedback and backwards recording.
The Doobie Brothers React To Michael Hossack’s Death
As previously reported, Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack passed away at his home in Dubois, Wyoming yesterday (March 12) after a long battle with cancer. He was sixty-five. Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn said in […]
Michael Hossack of The Doobie Brothers 1946 – 2012
Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died Monday at his home in Dubois, Wyoming, according to the band’s official website. Hossack, who had battled cancer in recent years, passed away with his family by his […]
Bob Shannon Speaks with The Doobie Brothers
[lastfm]The Doobie Brothers[/lastfm] called Bob Shannon earlier today just to chat! Bob spoke with them about their upcoming album, their free webcast happening next Monday and much more!
It All Happened on September 21st
2007 – George Clooney and his girlfriend, Las Vegas cocktail waitress Sarah Larson, crack up a motorcycle in New Jersey. 2006 – [lastfm]Bad Company [/lastfm]bassist Boz Burrell dies of a heart attack at the age […]
