The Doobie Brothers date back to 1969 when drummer John Hartman arrived in
California to join a new line-up of Moby Grape, but instead formed a band with
guitarist/singer/songwriter Tom Johnston. Initially called Pud, they evolved
into the Doobie Brothers, their powerful, R&B-favoured rock and striking
leather-clad image making them favourites with the Hell's Angels. Fuzzy electric
guitars, frenetic rhythms and pounding boogie style became the trademark sound
which achieved a major breakthrough with their second album Toulouse St in 1972,
including the hits Listen To The Music an...