The Doobie Brothers

The original version of the band has continued to tour and are a popular concert draw, though their recordings' success has been limited. Note: This list is probably incomplete and not in chronological order.. Meanwhile, Michael McDonald has forged ahead with his own solo career. Note: This list is probably incomplete and not in chronological order.. Four members of the Doobies have since passed away (percussionist Bobby LaKind in 1992, original bassist Dave Shogren in 1999, Cornelius Bumpus in 2004, and drummer Keith Knudsen in 2005). Speculation started after Rollo wrote "We set out thinking it would be our last album, feeling maybe we have had our time in the sun". Eventually, Bumpus lost the case. It has been reported that Faithless are to split up after their current tour, which ends on 30 April 2005.

Saxophonist/vocalist Cornelius Bumpus was sued by his former bandmates because Bumpus and other musicians were using the band's name. The album No Roots was released on the same month, which debuted at #1, becoming their highest charting album ever, beating Outrospective (#4), Sunday 8PM (#10) and Reverence (#26). But by the end of the decade the Doobies were engaged in a legal battle of their own. A new single was released on June 2004, called "Mass Destruction", and debuted at #7 in the UK. Also, Michael McDonald rejoined the band briefly in 1995. Each of these albums was also rereleased with a bonus disc of remixes and alternative versions under a different name- Irreverence, Saturday 3AM, Reperspective and Everything Will Be Alright Tomorrow respectively. New albums (many via independent labels) continued through the 1990s. Faithless have released four albums of their own work, called Reverence, Sunday 8PM, Outrospective and No Roots.

They reunited with their original line-up (obviously minus lead singer Michael McDonald), released a new album (Cycles), and a new Top Ten single ("The Doctor"), and toured in 1987 to promote their new music, but the band was unable to continue their momentum. For No Roots, Faithless were joined by LSK. The final show on that tour reunited former lead singer Tom Johnston with his former bandmates. The four members of Faithless are Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss, Jamie Catto and Rollo. By 1982, the Doobie Brothers announced their imminent break-up by embarking on a "farewell tour". Their songs include "God is a DJ", "Reverence" (reaching #10 in the UK), "Insomnia" (reaching #3), "Salva Mea" (reaching #9 as a remix), "We Come 1" (also reaching #3) and "One Step Too Far" (featuring Dido, Rollo's sister, reaching #6). The LP, which featured the Top Ten hit "Real Love" (not to be confused with the John Lennon composition that would later be a hit for The Beatles), was a success, but did not match the blockbuster figures of Minute by Minute. Faithless are a UK group of musicians whose music is described by one of their band as a cross between trip-hop and dance.

By the beginning of the 1980s, former Moby Grape saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus joined the band as an occasional lead singer for the album One Step Closer. Faithless - Woozy, on the album The Beach OST. Their hit "What a Fool Believes" won them a Grammy Award. The album also featured the first (and to date, the only) female lead vocal, from Nicolette Larson (who herself scored a hit with Neil Young's "Lotta Love"). Faithless - Addictive, on the album Cruel Intentions OST. Their career peaked with the success of 1978's Minute by Minute which spent five weeks at the top of the charts and brought the group their greatest success. Faithless & Robbie Williams - My Culture, on the album One Giant Leap. Their new sound was further forged with their next album, Livin' On The Fault Line, which featured "Little Darlin' (I Need You)", "Echoes Of Love", and "You Belong To Me" (later a hit for Carly Simon). Miss You Less See You More - 2004.

Their first album under McDonald was Takin' It To The Streets (which featured the singles "It Keeps You Runnin'" and the title cut). I Want More - 2004. Their sound also changed, from a hard-edged guitar-filled sound to that of mellow rock (filled with keyboards and horns). Mass Destruction - 2004. So he left the Doobies (eventually he forged his own short-lived solo career), and shortly after a new lead singer named Michael McDonald (another member of Steely Dan) was recruited to replace Johnston. Dub Be Good To Me (with Dido) - 2002 promo vinyl. But by 1976, lead singer Johnston grew tired of touring, and fell ill as a result. One Step Too Far (with Dido) - 2002.

Their live shows had given them an energetic fanbase, primarily among the Hells Angels of Southern California. Tarantula - 2001. The following year (1975), Steely Dan member Jeff Baxter (nicknamed "Skunk") joined the band as a guitarist. Crazy English Summer - 2001. These early singles continued to be hits for the next few years and eventually earned continued airplay among today's Classic Rock radio stations. We Come 1 - 2001. Under the leadership of Johnston and Simmons, the Doobies' trademark sound (a cross between heavy metal and Southern rock) helped lead the band to the Top Ten charts with such other hits as "Long Train Runnin'" & "China Grove" (from their 1973 album The Captain And Me), and "Black Water" (from 1974's What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits). Muhammed Ali - 2001.

But it was after their next album (on which bass player Dave Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter), Toulouse Street (which spawned the hit singles "Listen To The Music" and "Jesus Is Just Alright"), that brought the band their breakthrough success. Bring My Family Back. The group's 1971 self-titled debut album failed to chart. Why Go - 1999. The band's name was taken from a slang term for the marijuana joint. Take The Long Way Home - 1998. In 1970, after leaving that band, they joined up with bass player Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons, and thus The Doobie Brothers was formed. God Is A DJ - 1998.

The founding members were lead vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman, both former members of a group called Pud. Don't Leave. They were popular throughout the 1970s. If Lovin' You Is Wrong. The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band, best known for hit singles like "Black Water". Salva Mea - 1997. Live at Wolf Trap [Live] (2004). Insomnia - 1995.

Divided Highway (2003). Reverence. Doobie's Choice (2002). Everything Will Be Alright Tomorrow. Greatest Hits (2001). No Roots (June 7, 2004). On Our Way Up (2001). Outrospective / Reperespective (August 26, 2002).

Sibling Rivalry (2000). Outrospective (June 18, 2001). Long Train Runnin': 1970-2000 [Box Set] (1999). Reverence / Irreverence (November 6, 2000). Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert [Live] (1996). Sunday 8PM / Saturday 3AM (October 25, 1999). Brotherhood (1991). Sunday 8PM (September 18, 1998).

Cycles (1989). Reverence (November 1997). Farewell Tour [Live] (1983). The Bedroom Sessions - Faithless (2001) (various artists, selected by Faithless). 2 (1981). Back To Mine (October 16, 2000) (various artists, mixed by Faithless). Best of the Doobies, Vol.

One Step Closer (1980). Minute by Minute (1978). Livin' on the Fault Line (1977). Best of the Doobies (1976).

Takin' It to the Streets (1976). Stampede (1975). What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974). The Captain and Me (1973).

Toulouse Street (1972). The Doobie Brothers (1971).