Vintage Guitar Magazine recently conducted an in-depth interview with Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston.
Check out the article (which includes some very cool guitar photos).

Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston and John McFee were recently interviewed on Music Business Radio. Listen to the whole interview below or here. (the first half of the audio is a Doobie Brothers interview, and the second half is a Sara Bareilles interview.)

The SLO Tribune recently conducted an interview with Doobie Brother Tom Johnston. Read it here.

Wayne Jackson (left) and Andrew Love (right)

Tom Johnston has written the following piece on the recent passing of Andrew Love of the Memphis Horns:

Andrew Love and Wayne Jackson are part of of our history (What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits and Takin It To The Streets) and they played on more hits for Stax Volt, Atlantic and Warner Brothers than I can count. From Otis Redding and Al Green, to Sam and Dave, Aretha Franklin, Albert King, Isaac Hayes, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Johnny Taylor, and Eddie Floyd. In other words, some of the top R&B songs and players of all time. A host of people in the rock world had them play on their records as well, and fortunately we were one of the lucky bands they worked with both in the studio and on the road.

Andrew was a great guy, incredible player and family man, and it was a privilege to know and work with him. He will be missed.

-Tom Johnston

Wayne Jackson has also written the following obituary:

The Passing of Andrew Love April 12, 2012…What can I say about my best friend, Andrew Love? He was the best man I knew. He was a great husband and father. He was a fabulous musician, and he left behind for us a wealth of recorded saxophone so we can continue to be amazed by him. How fortuitous of God to have put the two of us together. The first time I heard Andrew play was at the Manhattan Club with the Willie Mitchell band. I knew we would be perfect together. He had a big tone, and I had a big tone. And I knew that they would blend in the the most natural, beautiful way. We loved to laugh together. We laughed and traveled all over the world together making records with artists of all genres. Andrew and I knew we were blessed beyond most people. We got to do what we loved everyday and share our unique gifts. It all paid off this year with The Memphis Horns receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

I will miss him.

-Wayne Jackson

The LA Times has also posted an obituary for Andrew Love. Read it here.

The Oklahoma Gazette recently conducted an interview with Tom Johnston. Read it here.

On NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams, Brian belatedly honored late Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack. The show aired Wednesday at 10pm/9c on NBC.

Texas Public Radio‘s The Source recently interviewed Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston. Check out the interview (audio and text) at Texas Public Radio.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana publication The Advocate has published an interview with Tom Johnston. Read it here.

March 13,2012—Sonoma CA—Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Mike Hossack passed away peacefully yesterday March 12 at his home in Dubois, Wyoming after a long battle with cancer he was 65.  Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn made the announcement. [PHOTOS]

“Mike was a one-of-a kind guy and a long-time member of the Doobie Brothers,” remembers Cohn. “He was a fighter and fought the big battle with cancer and he was a close personal friend of mine and I speak for Mike’s family and the entire band when I say he will be greatly missed.”

The Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston remembered Hossack, “Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers; from our earliest singles, like China Grove and Blackwater to our most recent single Brighter Day.   He was an incredible musician, a studio quality drummer.  The last few years, he was brave and determined to keep on playing in the face of ill health, and I will always admire him for that.  He was a terrific dad and family man, and we will all miss him.”

The Doobie’s Pat Simmons, who was a close friend of Hossack’s, said, “When my kids were little, they used to call him Big Mike, because to them he was such a big guy.  But to me and those who knew him, he had an even a bigger heart.  We were friends for 43 years and we shared some wonderful adventures together, times I will never forget.  Thanks for all those wonderful memories Mike, and all the great music. We love you.” Read more »

We’re posting this to confirm the sad news that’s been circulating very quickly.

Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack passed away yesterday in Dubois, Wyoming, at the age of 65. His family was by his side. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. We will miss him greatly.

Statements from the band and management:

“Mike was a one-of-a kind guy and a long-time member of the Doobie Brothers. He was a fighter and fought the big battle with cancer and he was a close personal friend of mine and I speak for Mike’s family and the entire band when I say he will be greatly missed.”
-Bruce Cohn (Manager)

“Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers; from our earliest singles, like ‘China Grove’ and ‘Blackwater’ to our most recent single ‘Brighter Day. He was an incredible musician, a studio quality drummer. The last few years, he was brave and determined to keep on playing in the face of ill health, and I will always admire him for that. He was a terrific dad and family man, and we will all miss him.”
-Tom Johnston (Vocals/Guitars)

“When my kids were little, they used to call him ‘Big Mike,’ because to them he was such a big guy.  But to me and those who knew him, he had an even a bigger heart.  We were friends for 43 years and we shared some wonderful adventures together, times I will never forget. Thanks for all those wonderful memories Mike, and all the great music. We love you.”
-Patrick Simmons (Vocals/Guitars)