Doobie Brothers

Tom Johnston thought he was writing about a fictional town until he remembered a little place in South Texas.

Patrick Simmons talks to UCR about how Tom Johnston's absence has impacted their set list.

Singer and guitarist is scheduled to undergo surgery as tour continues without him.

Band has added more than 30 new shows that will run from June through October.

"John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies," the band wrote.

They suddenly had a blank canvas, with none of the biker-boogie band constraints from their early years.

Several major cities are now included in the trek.

Prize includes roundtrip airfare and two-night accommodation.

The Doobie Brothers have postponed their 50th Anniversary Tour with Michael McDonald, again. This includes SPAC and 3 other New York shows.

As the '80s wore on, what were once vices became fond memories.