Comment from Tim
Time: August 3, 2008, 9:43 pm

Our prayers are with him, Hopefully he has a fast recovery and is back on the road soon. We will miss him

Comment from mounted patrol
Time: August 3, 2008, 10:13 pm

mike hope your ok,get better soon, may you have a safe and speedy recovery,St Louis City Park Rangers Mounted Patrol unit,Joseph Marzuco,the biggest doobie fan in St Louis,see ya soon in tama ia,and wabash indy.

Comment from Michael G. SF Bay Area
Time: August 4, 2008, 8:26 am

Dear Mike,

Our hearts are with you …. please get well soon.

Our best,

Michael

Comment from Mellonie from Lakeport
Time: August 4, 2008, 10:42 am

Mike, I hope you have your angel to love you through this one ;o) We missed having you back home playing for ALL of your friends here. Stay strong and you know what to do. If you need a friend I am here for you.

Comment from jeanne
Time: August 4, 2008, 10:50 am

I just saw the Doobies last night at Konocti, and did miss mike, but Ed knows how to put it together …….they sounded great as ever! Hang in there mike….I know you’ll miss playing as much as we’ll miss hearing you……

Comment from nancy
Time: August 4, 2008, 11:37 am

Mike we are thinking of you and wish you a very safe and speedy recovery so that we see you back on the road soon
Nancy Howson
Toronto Canada

Comment from JOhanna
Time: August 4, 2008, 1:13 pm

We are thinking about you Mike here in Dubois, WY, hope you’ll have a safe and speedy recovery. Hope to see you soon, Johanna and Jason Beals

Comment from Angela “RoadAngel” Moraglia
Time: August 4, 2008, 1:59 pm

Mike – first the motorcycle accident now a taxi – wishing you a speedy recovery – it’s not the same without you. May you be back with the band soon – A get well hug – Angela from Brooklyn

Comment from vicki
Time: August 4, 2008, 2:40 pm

BIG MIKE
So sad to hear the news, prayn for a speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!Take care n God Bless!
Vicki

Comment from Cary Hunt
Time: August 4, 2008, 3:36 pm

Michael,
We already miss your timekeeping gift with the band. Stay strong and thank God your “Road Angel” was with you during the accident. Here’s to a speedy recovery from Southern Indiana!!

Comment from JR
Time: August 4, 2008, 4:02 pm

mike,

i’m thinking of you every day and hope for your quick recovery. you’re a great guy and need to get back behind the set. i’m working on something for you but perhaps i should change it to camouflage. take good care, my friend.

john in tempe

Comment from Max Shemesh
Time: August 4, 2008, 4:06 pm

Big Mike: Thoughts and prayers to you from up here in Minnesota. I truly hope you will recover quickly with no long-term health issues, and that everything will be okay. Kindest wishes. Max from Minnesota

Comment from Mikinori
Time: August 4, 2008, 4:52 pm

I really hope Mike gets well soon.
Please rest only thinking to get well.
We wait for you. We pray for you’ll get better and better.
Mikinori from Japan

Comment from Jorge Haddad
Time: August 4, 2008, 7:52 pm

Big Mike, we’re all praying for your quick recovery. We miss you too much…
From all your fans in Brazil.

Comment from Lori & Rick
Time: August 4, 2008, 8:05 pm

Mike…
So sorry you’re down. We wish you a fast recovery. We’ll miss you while you’re gone. You know ET has your back!

Lots of good thoughts, prayers and love comin’ your way!

Comment from Pam Cameron
Time: August 5, 2008, 2:15 pm

Sorry to hear about Mike. He’ll be missed tomorrow in Roseburg. I’ll be there to cheer for the guys and thank them for all they’ve done for Children’s Hospital at Stanford (LPCH at Stanford now). I used to love the shows they put on the the kids being treated for cancer and other life threatening conditions when I was there 20 odd years ago. They are the best. Hope you’re better soon Mike.

Comment from DoobieHolly
Time: August 5, 2008, 4:09 pm

Been thinking about you a lot, Mike. I hope this round isn’t as tough as the last go-round and that you are up and it again soon. A taxi? Geez…
Peace, Holly

Comment from Rich Ayres
Time: August 5, 2008, 6:24 pm

Big Mike, our prayers are with you buddy. You’re one of the toughest dudes I know and I have faith you will heal faster than expected and be back doing what you were born to do, making people happy with your awesome rock solid playing! Rest and have faith Mikie,
God bless,
Rich Ayres.

Comment from Bob Kelly
Time: August 6, 2008, 7:58 am

So sad to hear about Mike’s accident, was truly lookin forward to hearing and seeing his expertise on the kit at Marymoor Park in Redmond this Saturday with Tom, Pat, Skylark, Ed and the rest. I am praying for you mister, rest up well and hope you are back on your feet soon. We’ll miss you! Guess I’ll have to pop in the pair of DVD’s at home to get my Hossack fix! Love you, bro.

Comment from Angela & Jerry Corman
Time: August 6, 2008, 9:11 am

Hey Big Mike – sending our speedy recovery wishes your way. Saw the band at Jones Beach. Chicago was good but the Doobies rocked the house. We love you Mike and hope you are with the band soon. Hang in there! Love, Angela & Jerry

Comment from Wayne “Digger” Arnold
Time: August 6, 2008, 2:15 pm

Big Mike,
Hope you get well soon! I guess our prayers worked on the scooter accident, let’s do it again. Get back in the wind soon…

Wayne “Digger” Arnold
B.A.C.A. Humboldt Chapter
http:www.bacausa.com

Comment from STEVE MIRAMONTES
Time: August 6, 2008, 2:50 pm

Karrie & I just saw you guys in Tahoe on July 26th. We hope & pray for a full-speedy recovery for you. Karrie loves the drumstick you gave her after the show. I had to laugh, she looked at it and said, “Man, he beats the hell out of these things!!” very cool-thanks Mike! I have been a fan since the days of The Chateau in Los Gatos and especially since the day in Watsonville when “Big O-Oscar Harris” introduced me to you guys when you, Tommy,Pat,John & Tiran were all on the stage to play a couple of songs before you decided to get back together. I have been a loyal fan of The Original Doobies since. You guys gave a GREAT performance in Tahoe. Karrie was right in front of you with the camera. She got some excellent shots of you guys-it was great watching you all!! God Bless–Steve & Karrie Miramontes

Comment from Lee
Time: August 7, 2008, 11:19 am

Hey Big Mike,

C’mon now, you know hospital food isn’t that good! Seriously, heal up fast. Everyone misses you! God Bless from Milwaukee

Comment from Nolen’s
Time: August 8, 2008, 2:52 am

Big Mike-Get well soon from Illinois.

Comment from melinda Williams
Time: August 8, 2008, 8:40 am

Our prayers are with you, we hope you get well soon.
We Miss you, Everyone at The Sawmill Lodge

Comment from B. Davison
Time: August 8, 2008, 1:50 pm

I am really sorry to hear about Mike’s situtation with the taxi cab accident! I hope and pray that he will have a speedy and 100% recovery from the injuries. We will all miss you while you are away! I look forward to seeing a show sometime towards the end of the year in Florida and hope that Mike can return in time for those shows. Keep on rockin and I hope to you guys again sometime soon!

Comment from Motor City Eddie
Time: August 8, 2008, 3:34 pm

Big Mike, praying for your speedy recovery. Saw you guys at Pine Knob in Detroit with Chicago. You were awesome!

Comment from dean.
Time: August 9, 2008, 4:44 pm

Get better soon Big Mike !

Comment from Paul Van
Time: August 10, 2008, 4:32 pm

Roseburg, OR, August 6, 2008 – Saw the Doobies, came up from S.J. in the last row of the paid seats… Had a roll of 24 (and wished me had more). The show was spectacular and noticed the empty drum riser in the middle of the stage; a speed recovery for the Mike man. I’ll try to catch up with you guys somewhere on the circuit – ouch baby hurt me. Rock on! Go to my site, check the pics, let me know if there are any hangs.

Comment from Phil & Robin Georgi
Time: August 11, 2008, 8:04 am

Our prayers for a speedy recovery Michael and to all thanks for a great night in Ventura!!

Comment from steve hewitt
Time: August 11, 2008, 6:28 pm

What a wonderful year! I got to see the best rock and roll band in history TWICE!!! First at Little Creek Casino, then at Mary(downpour)moor Park in Redmond. It was like a minature Woodstock what with the rain, mud and awesome music. Wasn’t able to take my children to the casino concert so got tickets for Marymoor Park concert and we had a blast. Living in the northwest taught me long ago to go prepared so I had tarps, umbrellas and ponchos for all; I pity those who didn’t because the skys opened up on us for two hours. I feel so blessed to have had the chance to see my favorite band and have my kids with me to learn why I rave about the Doobies so much, now they’re hooked too. Already burned two discs of music for both, a combination of hits from all their albums and the house has been ROCKIN for the last two days! Thanks to all the Doobies, past and present, for being such a positive and wonderful companion on this trip around the sun. Big Mike, the world awaits your recovery with lots of prayers and best wishes, can’t wait to hear the doubles again, two drum sets-AWESOME!!! 4EVERAFAN, Steve Hewitt

Comment from Leen VAN’THOOG
Time: August 12, 2008, 12:04 pm

Mike!
Get well soon because I want to see the band early next year WITH you again.
Leen from Holland.

Comment from todd binder
Time: August 14, 2008, 5:02 am

mike, hope you get well soon, the doobies are not the same with only 1 drummer, i am a huge fan and have been
playing doobies music for over 30 yrs as a bass player in a doobies tribute band.

Comment from M. Simmons
Time: August 14, 2008, 8:31 am

Mike, I hope you get well real soon, I also have been hospitalized(a month)due to an accident. They do their job well and all that, just awful food and where are all the pretty nurses???? Saw you guys this summer in Dallas, awsome!!! Made my grown kids w/me, they love your music, and they’re not just saying that for my benifit, it’s genuine! Thanks you so much. M. Simmons—Fan since ‘72……….

Comment from ERNEST AND PAM RODRIGUEZ
Time: August 15, 2008, 10:07 am

The Rodriguez family is praying for you and your whole family.We also have our church family praying for a fast recovery.We love you guys.

Comment from R.Capper
Time: August 16, 2008, 6:21 pm

Mike I hope you get well soon you are in my prayers.The Doobies Brothers are the best band ever.I’ve been listening for a long Time.Speedy recovery Rich.

Comment from Kelly (Knudsen) Hanna
Time: August 18, 2008, 4:58 pm

Micheal,
Hope this day finds you feeling stonger than ever. All my strength to you during your speedy recovery. I am sure With everday you are one step closer to feeling 100%. Best of wishes to you and your family. I’m sure you can’t wait to get back behind those drums. I know you’ve been very missed!!
Take Care….Kelly Hanna (Keith Knudsens sister and forever fan)

Comment from Andrew
Time: August 19, 2008, 7:29 am

Is there any up dates with how Mike is doing.
Mike hope all is well and look forward to seeing you back in action.

Andrew Campbell ( Ontario Canada )

Comment from Corrina
Time: August 20, 2008, 4:41 pm

Michael,
You will be in my prayers for a quick recovery. God bless you and your family and all the Doobie family.
A Doobies fan forever!

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: August 23, 2008, 10:58 pm

Michael I am praying for your complete recovery and that you may know the love of Jesus through all tihs. You are truly a staple of the Doobies.

Comment from Andrew
Time: August 25, 2008, 12:53 pm

Hope you mending well Mike.

Happy belated birthday Tom hope you had a good one.

Andrew Campbell

Comment from Fred Crowder
Time: August 27, 2008, 9:39 pm

I have listened to the Doobie Brothers since the mid 70s just after they became famous and still enjoy their music. I’m 59 and I know Pat Simmons from Aberdeen, Washington which is both Pat’s and mine hometown. I haven’t seen him since the mid 1960s though. Pat, your band is one of the greatest STILL to this day

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: August 28, 2008, 8:07 pm

Any word on Michael’s progress?

Comment from K2
Time: August 29, 2008, 6:34 am

Great show in Grand Rapids last night! Ed did a great job on the drums, but Michael was definitely missed! I wish the Doobies would play longer in concert, though. Only 75 minutes last night—-they left the crowd wanting more, that is for sure! Keep rockin’ guys!

Comment from Knudsen Family
Time: August 30, 2008, 6:38 am

Mike;
Sorry to here the news. We are going to see the band tonight and heard of your injuries from Ed Ryan. We will miss seeing you, we always enjoy your company and warm welcome. Best wishes to you for a short recovery. We will catch you next time the band comes through the area…Kevin & Sharon, Marcia, Gail ,Kent ,Kelly

Comment from Joe
Time: August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm

Hope you recover well, as if you wouldn’t lol..having the Hossack genes and all..gf as a strongman in the circus etc…yeeha…so when is your tour to Calgary…waiting for you all to Stampede this way soon.

Comment from Lorrie Martin
Time: September 1, 2008, 7:09 am

Hey guys – I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the concert the other night at Tama Casino in Iowa. We have been through a very hard time with my son who is 21and just diagnosed with testicular cancer, then we lost all of our possessions and our home in the flood in New Hartford Iowa in June. So, my brother and I traveled down to see you. I laughed, cried and rocked. I thought I was too old to rock but you taught me that music is not generational – it is in our hearts and souls. Mike was mentioned several times in the concert and we know he was missed. I was sad to lose my doobies CDs in the flood so will have to try to replace them online. P. S. – I realy enjoyed John McFee – he is amazing.

Comment from Ed
Time: September 1, 2008, 2:31 pm

As many have said, you’re missed behind the skins. I’ve been a Doobie fan since inception of the group and all of you guys are great. Kept my hopes up when times were not so sunny and hope the responses to your accident help in this time of need. Hope you are back to your ‘ol self soon! Saw you in Chicago, missed you but saw the gang in the small town of Warsaw and hope to see all soon again.
Ed
Ed

Comment from Andrew
Time: September 4, 2008, 9:49 am

John McFee let me be the first to wish you a happy Birthday September the 9th.
I look forward to seeing The Doobie brothers back in southern Ontario Canada in 2009.

Andrew Campbell

Comment from DJ
Time: September 9, 2008, 11:08 am

Get well soon! We have a brand spankin new state of the art facility here in Tulsa Oklahoma. Make sure you guys take a look. Love to see you rockin here soon!

Comment from Jeffrey Leukel
Time: September 11, 2008, 7:42 pm

Just heard you guys were coming to the Florida flatlands in November and checked your website. I hope this email finds Mike doing well. I catch you guys every time your down this way since age 16 on the Vices tour when you brought the house down in Jacksonville, Fl. My Doobie highlight was the 30 year gathering in Saratoga Heights back in 2000. The band were so gracious to the fans in attendance. You’ve always taken good care of us.

My next great Doobie Brother junket is Cleveland Ohio when the people at the Rock and Roll hall of Fame pull their collective heads out of their _ _ _ and recognize one of the true giants of American Rock.

Hope to see you in Melbourne Mike. Can’t wait to see the rest of you. jeff Leukel

Comment from Bob Womack
Time: September 12, 2008, 7:46 am

Hey, Michael!

I hope you are convalescing well and are soon feeling well enough to be back with us again.

Bob

Comment from bob baker
Time: September 15, 2008, 6:49 pm

so whatever happened to Iron Mike? I never got the whole story and wondering how bad he is and if he’s going to be OK again soon. Go Mike.

Comment from Bill and Cheryl Batleman
Time: September 17, 2008, 11:51 am

Mike we both want you to know that we are thinking of you. You are in our prayers. We hope that you are feeling better soon. We love you Brother. All the best always…..bbcbdoobs

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: September 21, 2008, 6:21 am

It’s been six weeks or so now. Is Michael OK?

Comment from susane allman
Time: September 24, 2008, 2:35 pm

Tommy;
I have an idea. Since you are coming to the Ribfest in St. Pete; why not book in Ruth Eckerd Hall? I am convinced that a coffee-house style concert with a lot of acoustic music would be well received. Kind of an intimate, kick your shoes off, kind of concert. Playing some of the old stuff and the “hits” in their acoustic beginnings. Then a short intermission and close the show out with an electric set.

I missed out on an opportunity to meet y’all and would like another invitation.

Keep on rockin’!

Comment from Ronni
Time: October 2, 2008, 9:06 am

Sending good thoughts and prayers for Mike, and hoping that he is well on his way to a full recovery.

Comment from craig schoeppner
Time: October 2, 2008, 5:35 pm

Hey big guy! We are so sorry to hear that you are laid up in the hospital. We will miss you at the BR Cohn event and will check with Ed & Bruce to get an update. Are you ready to have me back as your personal driver????? Keep you safe and away from the crazy’s on the road. Heal and be good….
Love Cammie & Craig
Miss you big teddy bear:)

Comment from Bridget
Time: October 28, 2008, 2:06 pm

OMG, I’m so sorry to hear this. Wishing you a very speedy recovery!

Comment from Lou Rose
Time: October 29, 2008, 4:40 pm

Yo, baldy… what the hell ?? cant you stay out of trouble..lol just kidding you know your like a big brother to me and i hope to see you in line up when band returns to Jersey…ps does thismean i gotta wear my get well shirt again…??? Later 8==8

Comment from JR
Time: November 17, 2008, 6:51 pm

hey mike. just checking in to say i hope you’re coming along well and i think of you often. stay low, go slow and i’ll see you down the road.

Comment from Marty Ladd
Time: November 19, 2008, 6:47 am

Would love to hear an update on Mike and his recovery. Saw you guys in Tahoe (met Steve and Karrie from Aug. 6 comment- “hi guys” from Marty and Misty). What a show! Can’t wait to hear about 2009 tour. We’ll be there! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, what’s the deal? It’s long overdue! Get well Mike and Happy Holidays to one of the GREAT BANDS of all times

Comment from Teresa
Time: December 8, 2008, 10:24 pm

Mike I hope you have been recovering nicely, lord knows you have had enough. And I hope you are back in the swing of things when the Band is in Illinois and Iowa in April. Would love to be able to hear and see you again. I always feel like I am home again when you are out this way.

Comment from Bob Michna
Time: December 12, 2008, 10:59 am

Dear Big Mike
Go figure, How often do I see you….the last time I saw you…(N.H)..recovering from another accident.
Mike, I know you will be well.. Take care, my brother. I will be in touch.

Comment from mike waz
Time: December 20, 2008, 4:32 am

big mike i hope you are feeling stronger and be back with the doobs real soon.have a great xmas.mike waz.south jersey.

Comment from Dale in OH
Time: January 3, 2009, 2:01 pm

Hope Big Mike is doing better. I saw he did not play at the Orange Bowl Halftime show.

Speaking of that, Fox should’ve shown the whole set and not one song. Was a little disapointed in that.

Comment from Polly Johnson
Time: January 18, 2009, 9:47 pm

Hey Mike,,how you doing? Hope you healed up ok and ready to rock and roll again. Let us know,,everyone is wondering how you are doing. Polly, Wayne and Paul

Comment from Jeff Marinangel
Time: January 29, 2009, 1:31 pm

Mike, I am a life time fan and the first thing I asked when I saw the halftime show was “where is Michael Hossack”. You guys are all an inspiration and sounded fantastic when I saw you a year ago at the Hard Rock in Dallas. I hope your getting over any injuries sustained this past summer and will be back on the road soon.
Jeff

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Comment from Richard
Time: March 25, 2009, 1:14 pm

Mike,
Great to have you back!!! I still remember I met you in Vegas after a show and you took the time to say hello to me!! (you were doing pretty good at the slot machine!!) God bless and keep you healthy dude!!
You are one heck of a drummer!!!
Doobies kepp on rockin’ and I’ll keep on “Listen to the Music” !!

Comment from Gregory Bardakos
Time: September 7, 2009, 1:38 am

Mike, I just saw this. I know, a little late. But I do promise to bring ALL the food, not forgetting anything the next time you are in the, excuse myself here. THERE WILL BE NO NEXT TIME. Luv ya pal,
gregthegreek