Plus, why the band's new album Walk This Road is its first to feature contributions from all three principal songwriters: Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons.

Doobie Brothers' Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald on the band's new album, 'Walk This Road', Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and more.

The Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston recounts the stories behind five of the band's classic tunes. Gary Graff. Wed, August 21, 2024 at 4:46 PM UTC. 9 min read.

Tom Johnston talks with Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra about the Doobies’ old hits and new tour. Jim Williams worked as an Andy Frain usher for The Doobie Brothers at the old International ...

Johnston temporarily departed the Doobies in 1977, five years before the group broke up. He returned to the reformed band’s ranks in 1987 and helped lead its full-fledged reunion two years later.