The Doobie Brothers said that John Hartman, the band’s drummer in the 1970s when they had a lot of hits, has died. He was 72.
No cause of death or date of death was given.
“John Hartman, or “Little John” to us, is on our minds today,” the band wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “When John was in the Doobies, he was a wild spirit, a great drummer, and a showman.
He was also a close friend for a long time and a big part of the band’s character. We feel bad for all of his family and friends during this hard time. John, rest in peace.”
Hartman and singer, guitarist, and songwriter Tom Johnston met in San Jose, California, in 1970. This was the start of the Doobie Brothers. Patrick Simmons, a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, and Dave Shogren, a bassist, soon joined. Over the years, different people joined the band, including singer and keyboardist Michael McDonald in 1975. The Doobies still tour today.
In 1971, Michael Hossack joined the band as a second drummer. This gave the band its unique double-drum sound.
Hartman was in the band from 1970 to 1979, and he came back again from 1987 to 1992. During his first time with the band, the Doobies released a number of songs that became classic rock standards, such as “China Grove,” “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “Black Water,” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.”
Hartman and the other original group members who were still alive in 2020, like Johnston, Simmons, and McDonald, were all inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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