Can you believe it? The Doobie Brothers are on tour, AGAIN. Unlike many other bands that have remained together through decades, The Doobie Brothers still have it! The Brothers have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, 3 multi-platinum albums, and 4 platinum sets. Noted as one of the most popular Californian alternative/ country rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a smooth, soul igniting, rhythm and blues band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the Doobies gathered a number of radio hits. Some of those include.. "Listen to the Music," "Black Water" and "Long Train Runnin." I will never forget the first time I listened to the Doobie Brothers. My Dad and I were driving somewhere listening to the radio. As I always ride shotgun to ensure that I have special DJ privileges, I grew frustrated with scanning the radio. Until the Doobies came on. Their song "Black Water" had just started and my Dad turned it up, giving me fair warning to NOT change the station. Their named caught my eye at first, but then their music blew me away. The country sound really set the mood, as I put my head back and stared out the window. The Doobies brought me into music heaven, as they sang, "Oh black water, keep on movin' Mississippi moon won't you keep on shining on me." After the song was over, I asked my Dad several questions about the band, beginning with their name ('Doobie'). From that conversation I learned a lot about my Dad and what the music scene was like back in the day. I couldn't get enough of his stories, nor could I get enough of the Doobies. Now, I am happy to inform fans of the Doobie Brothers, that they are on tour, and on November 2, they will perform in Englewood, NJ at the Bergen Performing Arts Center! For additional information and tour dates, check out their site!
No comments:
Post a Comment