Message from Michael Hossack
Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has issued the following message to his fans:
Hi everyone, I thought I’d write a letter to all you fans out there, who have been so supportive during my absence from the tour. Thank you for all your kind messages. It certainly helps to keep my spirits up during my time away. I have had some problems relating to injuries I received in an auto accident a couple of years ago. I needed to take some time off to address these issues, and get my health back on track. Things are improving, but it may be several months before I’m able to get back to touring. In the mean time I’ll be following my doctor’s orders, and spending time with my family and friends. At least that will be some compensation while I’m away. It’s been hard not touring with the band but I have incredible support from my family, the Doobie Brothers, and all my friends out there. I can’t thank you enough for everything. All my best wishes to you all, and thanks for thinking of me. I’m receiving your emails, and cards sent to our office, and appreciate your thoughtfulness. Hope to be seeing you soon.
Love, Mike
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Comments
Comment from Angela “RoadAngel” Moraglia
Time: July 12, 2010, 1:00 pm
Hey Big Mike – missed seeing you behind the drums on Saturday, July 10th at Jones Beach. First Skylark and now you. The music was great but you were missed. But, your health is more important so sending lots of love from Brooklyn, NY. Know you are loved that’s the main thing. All the best Angela “RoadAngel” xoxox
Comment from Michael
Time: July 12, 2010, 1:20 pm
Missing you on the road but your health is the most important so get better so you you can hit the road with the boys again.
Comment from Perry
Time: July 12, 2010, 1:31 pm
Get well soon Big Mike. We missed you in Montreal.
Comment from tony mcgill liverpool england
Time: July 12, 2010, 2:10 pm
get well soon mike, been there since toulouse street, keep on rockin.
Comment from Tom
Time: July 12, 2010, 7:31 pm
Every time I’ve seen the Doobie Brothers,you were always there.Get well and good luck and health.
Comment from Bill
Time: July 12, 2010, 7:48 pm
Feel better and get well soon. Missed seeing you playing Saturday at Jones Beach. Hope you are doing better and can’t wait to see you takin it to the streets again with the doobies.
Comment from Dave
Time: July 13, 2010, 1:07 pm
Mike,
Hope to see you back with the band real soon, You’ve been missed. Take care of yourself and get healthy with the help of your friends and family. Take your time. There are many of miles of road ahead. See you on the World Gone Crazy Tour.
Comment from tom san jose
Time: July 13, 2010, 2:47 pm
luv ya
Comment from Dave in CO
Time: July 13, 2010, 4:23 pm
Hey Mike,
Definitely missed in Denver. I did not know you were not playing. Met you twice and have seen the band a dozen times. You are my childhood hero. I have been drumming since I was 5, learned by using mostly Doobie music. I now have two drum kits and am teaching my 10 year old son side-by-side….it’s a blast! No doubt he is learning to play double drums to the best rock around.
Take good care!!
Best,
Dave
Comment from Bruce Greene
Time: July 13, 2010, 6:44 pm
Mike … First: It’s always hard to comprehend how and why past injuries can come back to haunt us and impact our day to day activities; as yours have. My family and I have gone through similar issues. I can emphasize with what you and your family are currently going through. I’m sure that going back on tour was an objective throughout your past recovery, and may well be this time, but do take good care of Mike Hassock … you mean a lot to a lot of caring people. However, having watched several of your incredible tour performances since the accident, I truly expect that this current “bump in the road” will be short lived and you’ll be joining your “Brothers” on tour in the near future. In the meantime, my best to you and your family as you nurture your health back to where you want it. (Been there, done that … so I know it can be done … and with your strong will you’ll do it.)
Second: Definitely missed your smiling face at the Atlanta show last night. Don’t know who was sitting in with Ed (Toth); he did a respectable job; but, in my humble opinion, you need not concern yourself about job security … you’re just too good … that drum throne will be there when you’re ready!
God bless! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Comment from Holly
Time: July 13, 2010, 9:58 pm
Just get better Mike…you are missed and loved.
Peace, Holly
Comment from Andrew
Time: July 14, 2010, 9:20 am
Hey Mike please take the time to get well you will be missed but i hope to see you again back behind the drums.
Please keep us up to date on how your doing .
Andrew
Comment from Larry Lee
Time: July 14, 2010, 11:28 am
Mike, it was a shock to not see you behind the kit in Atlanta last Monday night, but am glad you are recovering with family and friends. I send my best wishes for a sppedy recovery and returning to The Doobie Brothers soon. Your health is the most important thing and we as fans miss you but understand! Keep us posted on your progress and I hope to see you next summer in Atlanta!! Regards,
Larry
Comment from Dave
Time: July 16, 2010, 12:08 pm
Would the Doobies give us a little Bio on the guy keeping the seat warm until Big Mike returns?
Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: July 17, 2010, 4:56 pm
Mike this must be a real bind for you with the album ready to go and Skylark’s health issues too. I know you are a Doobie of fine standing and I pray for your swift recovery. I’ll also look forward to hearing what you and Ed can do together on those skins when World Gone Crazy comes out.
Comment from Pearl and Blaise Russo
Time: July 17, 2010, 7:06 pm
Mike, we hope that you’re soon back to doing what you love–music and biking and especially enjoying good health. Our very best regards, Blaise and Pearl
Comment from suzy, dave, spencer & champ
Time: July 19, 2010, 6:19 pm
Hey Mike, We miss you & Wish you the best of health and peace of mind…Feel better soon…
Love Always, suzy, dave, spencer & champ!!
Comment from Dennis
Time: July 20, 2010, 6:26 am
sending good vibes and prayers for you!
Comment from Lou Rose
Time: July 20, 2010, 6:45 am
Does this mean i gotta break out my “Get well Mike” tee shirt again..?? =) hope your feeling better , thanx for everything.. 8==8 NJ
Comment from Harry Blue and Family
Time: July 20, 2010, 4:25 pm
Hi Mike, We missed you behind your kit at the Dodge in Phoenix. Yes this is late but, better late than never. We hope you are back and playing percussion soon. We wish you, your family and The Doobie Brothers many Blessings and will see you again soon. The Blue Family
Comment from Priscilla Vincent & Debi Turnbow
Time: July 22, 2010, 9:02 am
Hey, Big Mike. We sure missed you at DTE but we are happy that you are coming along and getting stronger. We are looking forward to seeing you next summer.
Comment from Dale from IN
Time: July 24, 2010, 6:36 pm
Mike – Hope you are feeling better. You were missed by your fans this summer. Can’t wait to see you behind the kit again.
Comment from Daniele
Time: August 3, 2010, 5:34 am
I am Italian and I do not speak English well, however I wish you a speedy return to full health on tour
Good Healing
(Translated from Italian to English with Google)
Comment from Polly Johnson Boedeker
Time: August 12, 2010, 6:09 pm
Mike, I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Sorry to hear the news. Just rest and relax like doctor ordered and in no time you will be up and running to catch that big buck you so well deserve. Very sorry we will miss you in Sturgis. Won’t be the same without you as YOU were the reason we wanted to go lol. but still love the Doobie Brothers no matter what, just wanted to visit with you and catch up on things. Take care bud,,get well soon. Love Polly
Comment from Polly Johnson Boedeker
Time: August 12, 2010, 6:23 pm
Oh yea and also, I think I know a good guide for your mighty deer hunt. I hope you get one bigger then mine that way you can at least say, “Well if I can’t kick her butt in shooting pool , I at least can kick her butt on getting the bigger deer HAHAHAHA!!! Love ya man
Comment from Sveinung Molde
Time: August 24, 2010, 2:46 am
Hi Mike,
Hope your recovering and that you can make the concert in Oct.23 in Oslo,Norway . Like I wrote to Skylark; Music is the Doctor, it sure is for me. As we say over here “God Bedring” (Get Well Soon). From your #1 biggest Doobie Fan in Norway. I still have all your 8 Track Tapes Collection of which I play in my 69 Dodge Charger 8 Track Player. Rockìn Down the Highway !! Love you all !!
Comment from tom,julie.rachael,mary
Time: August 26, 2010, 7:18 pm
hey big guy-get well from all the kelleys—–dobbies are not the same without you..
Comment from ultimate fan
Time: July 12, 2010, 12:41 pm
Protect your health brother Mike and come back with the same, strong consistent beat of the double drums, which makes the Doobs click! Carpe diem!