The Doobie Brothers take shape

Event 1 of 26 in How the Doobie Brothers unfolded

The event

1970

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The Doobie Brothers take shape

Tom Johnston, John Hartman, Dave Shogren and Patrick Simmons form the San Jose band. Rhino distinguishes their 1970 Doobie Brothers identity from Johnston and Hartman's earlier group, Pud.

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Rhino Galleries: The Doobie BrothersCompany statement · Rhino

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Rhino Galleries: The Doobie Brothers Rhino

After · 30 Apr 1971
The debut album arrives

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