Doobie Brothers Walk This Road With Exclusive Interviews
Rock icons share rehearsal stories, reflect on decades of hits and tease new album tracks
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The Band’s New Chapter
The Doobie Brothers are back in the spotlight as they prepare to drop their 16th studio album, Walk This Road, on June 6. In anticipation, the legendary rock group—Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, John McFee and Tom Johnston—have each opened up in a series of exclusive interviews, reflecting on the band’s storied past and looking ahead to its next musical phase.
Formed in 1970 in San Jose, California, the Doobie Brothers gained fame with hits like “Listen to the Music,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Long Train Runnin’.” After several line-up changes, their current quartet blends founding members Johnston and Simmons with McDonald (who joined in 1975) and McFee (who came aboard in 1979). The upcoming release promises fresh collaborations and nods to the sound that made them icons.
In Their Own Words
Each member offers a unique perspective on Walk This Road. Pat Simmons praises the album’s songwriting: “These songs capture our roots while pushing us into new territory.” Michael McDonald, whose soulful vocals helped define the band’s mid-’70s era, says, “It’s been a privilege to revisit this legacy with my bandmates and see how our chemistry has only grown stronger.” John McFee reflects on the recording process: “We challenged ourselves to experiment—there’s mandolin, slide guitar and even horn arrangements that surprised us.” Founding guitarist Tom Johnston adds, “Walking this road together after all these years feels like coming home.”
Behind The Scenes On Instagram
In a recent Instagram post, shared by @doobiebrothersofficial, the band revealed the official Walk This Road artwork alongside individual portraits of each member. The graphic sets the tone for a record that’s both nostalgic and forward-looking.
Earlier this spring, they treated fans to rehearsal snapshots on Instagram. In a post captioned “Lots of exciting stuff happening at rehearsals today!” and photographed by @hurleyhurley, the group looks focused and energized as they fine-tune new material ahead of studio sessions and an upcoming summer tour.
Radio Support For “learn To Let Go”
One of the album’s standout tracks, “Learn to Let Go,” received its first wave of airplay thanks to BBC Radio 2. The band posted, “Thanks @bbcradio2 for adding ‘Learn to Let Go.’ 📡” on Instagram, celebrating the single’s inclusion on the station’s playlist and signaling global interest in their new work.
Walking This Road Forward
Walk This Road marks a significant moment in the Doobie Brothers’ evolution. With over five decades of music behind them, they’re still finding ways to surprise longtime fans and attract a new generation. The exclusive interviews, available now via the link in their Instagram profile, dive deep into the band’s dynamics, songwriting inspirations and plans for the future.
From candid rehearsal images to radio shout-outs, the Doobie Brothers are giving fans a full view of their journey toward June 6. Whether you’ve followed them since the early 1970s or are just discovering their catalog, this new chapter promises songs that resonate and stories worth sharing.
Stay tuned for Walk This Road—where past meets present and legends keep moving forward.
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