**For the first time, the incredible true story of the legendary band,
the Doobie Brothers, written by founding members Pat Simmons and Tom
Johnston.
**
Only a very few rock bands have had the longevity, success, and drama of
the Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NorCal, and led by Pat
Simmons and Tom Johnston, they stood alongside their contemporaries the
Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic
American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like
wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them
live...then Tom Johnston, the band's front man and lead guitarist,
became ill and had to leave.
The Doobies' train came to a screeching halt. All of a sudden the band
started contemplating the end of the road only seven years into their
career, just as things were taking off. But Pat Simmons made sure they
were far from the end and began the process of keeping the band together
through most of the next decade.
A soul-steeped backup singer for Steely Dan named Michael McDonald took
a shot at singing some of the Doobies' songs on tour, and just like that
a new chapter in the Doobie Brothers' story began. The band expanded
their sound and had even more hits with their new front addition. Tom
recovered from his health issues, but the band had moved on. When it
came time for a reunion concert in the '80s, Tom got the call and was
back in the mix. Led once again by Pat and Tom, the Doobie Brothers have
been touring ever since and maintain a massive fan base the world over.
Never before have Pat and Tom shared their story, in their own words. In
Long Train Runnin' they'll change that.
