In 1970 in San Jose, California the Doobie Brothers were formed. They played all over the bay area but were especially popular and had a recuring gig at a Hell's Angels hang out in the Santa Cruz Mountains. (The Hell's Angel's influence can be seen in the band's logo.) It wasn't long before they had a recording contract with Warer. The band has had had a revolving door of membership, the Michael McDonald years being either the apex or the nadir depending on your tastes. For a few years all the did was an annual Chrstmas concert at the Stanford Children's Hospital, but they are back full force and are touring.
They have had many hits over the years, including "Listen to the Musc" and "Jesus is Just Alright With Me", but this is my favorite Doobie Brothers song: "Long Train Running". Notice, it references the Illinois Central, the same line mentioned in the Arlo Guthrie song, "City of New Orleans". Also, this must be the band that was the inspiration for Animal, the drummer on the Muppet show.
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