The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band, best known for hit singles like "Black Water". They were popular throughout the 1970s.

The reunion years and beyond

They reunited with their original line-up, 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.

Related Topics:
Cycles - 1987

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New albums (many via independent labels) continued through the 1990s. Also, Michael McDonald rejoined the band briefly in 1995. But by the end of the decade the Doobies were engaged in a legal battle of their own. Saxophonist/vocalist Cornelius Bumpus was sued by his former band mates because Bumpus and other musicians were using the band's name. Eventually, Bumpus lost the case.

Related Topics:
1990s - 1995 - Cornelius Bumpus

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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). Meanwhile, Michael McDonald has forged ahead with his own solo career.

Related Topics:
Bobby LaKind - 1992 - 2004 - Keith Knudsen - 2005

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The original version of the band have continued to tour and are a popular concert draw, though their recordings' success has been limited.

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