John Hartman
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John Hartman is a U.S.
drummer
who was a co-founder and original drummer of the Doobie Brothers. At the band
's inception, Hartman was the sole drummer. However, in late 1971, the group added second drummer Michael Hossack
, and the dual-drummers formation has persisted ever since. (Hossack was replaced in 1974 by Keith Knudsen
.)
Hartman played on all of the Doobie Brothers' major hits of the 1970s with both Tom Johnston
and Michael McDonald
. He left early in 1979 following a promotional tour in support of the award-winning Minute by Minute
album to look after ponies on his ranch.
Hartman was enticed to join twelve Doobies alumni (including drummers Hossack, Knudsen, and Hartman's own 1979 replacement Chet McCracken) for a brief benefit tour in 1987. Hartman subsequently rejoined when the band was reconstituted the following year. He played on the reunion albums Cycles (1989) and Brotherhood
(1991) as well as the accompanying promotional tours. However, following a 1992 alumni reunion for the benefit of terminally ill percussionist Bobby LaKind
, Hartman retired permanently from the band. In typical Doobies fashion, he was replaced by his former partner, Keith Knudsen
.
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drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
who was a co-founder and original drummer of the Doobie Brothers. At the band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
's inception, Hartman was the sole drummer. However, in late 1971, the group added second drummer Michael Hossack
Michael Hossack
Michael Hossack is the drummer in the band The Doobie Brothers.Hossack, known as "Big Mike," learned his craft drumming in the Boy Scouts and later served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. His musical career began in a short-lived band called Mourning Reign, but upon their break-up...
, and the dual-drummers formation has persisted ever since. (Hossack was replaced in 1974 by Keith Knudsen
Keith Knudsen
Keith Knudsen was an American rock drummer, vocalist and songwriter.-Career:Knudsen was born in Le Mars, Iowa. He began drumming while attending Princeton High School in Princeton, Illinois, where he graduated from in 1966...
.)
Hartman played on all of the Doobie Brothers' major hits of the 1970s with both Tom Johnston
Tom Johnston (US musician)
Tom Johnston is an American musician. He is a guitarist and vocalist, and co-founded The Doobie Brothers with drummer John Hartman, guitarist Patrick Simmons and bassist Dave Shogren....
and Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
. He left early in 1979 following a promotional tour in support of the award-winning Minute by Minute
Minute by Minute
Minute by Minute is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1978. The album contains their biggest hit, the Grammy-winning "What a Fool Believes". "Depending on You" and the title track were also released as singles...
album to look after ponies on his ranch.
Hartman was enticed to join twelve Doobies alumni (including drummers Hossack, Knudsen, and Hartman's own 1979 replacement Chet McCracken) for a brief benefit tour in 1987. Hartman subsequently rejoined when the band was reconstituted the following year. He played on the reunion albums Cycles (1989) and Brotherhood
Brotherhood (The Doobie Brothers album)
Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 .-Track listing:#"Something You Said" – 4:48#"Is Love Enough" Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music).-Track...
(1991) as well as the accompanying promotional tours. However, following a 1992 alumni reunion for the benefit of terminally ill percussionist Bobby LaKind
Bobby LaKind
Bobby LaKind was a conga player, vocalist, songwriter and occasional live backup drummer with The Doobie Brothers. He was originally a lighting roadie for the band...
, Hartman retired permanently from the band. In typical Doobies fashion, he was replaced by his former partner, Keith Knudsen
Keith Knudsen
Keith Knudsen was an American rock drummer, vocalist and songwriter.-Career:Knudsen was born in Le Mars, Iowa. He began drumming while attending Princeton High School in Princeton, Illinois, where he graduated from in 1966...
.
Albums
- The Doobie BrothersThe Doobie Brothers (album)The Doobie Brothers is the first studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1971 . It is their only official studio album to feature original bass player Dave Shogren on all tracks, who left during the recording of their second album.The first single from the album,...
(1971) - Toulouse StreetToulouse StreetToulouse Street is the second studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1972 . Toulouse Street is the name of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.-Track listing:Side One...
(1972) (US #21) - The Captain and MeThe Captain and MeThe Captain and Me is the third studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1973. It features some of their most popular hits including "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "Without You". The album is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.- Recording and content :This time...
(1973) (US #7) - What Were Once Vices Are Now HabitsWhat Were Once Vices Are Now HabitsWhat Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1974.-Recording and content:...
(1974) (US #4) - Stampede (1975) (US #4)
- Takin' It to the Streets (1976) (US #8)
- Livin' on the Fault LineLivin' on the Fault LineLivin' on the Fault Line is the seventh studio album by the American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1977. It is one of the few Doobie Brothers albums which did not produce a hit . Still, the album received modest critical acclaim...
(1977) (US #10) - Minute by MinuteMinute by MinuteMinute by Minute is the eighth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1978. The album contains their biggest hit, the Grammy-winning "What a Fool Believes". "Depending on You" and the title track were also released as singles...
(1978) (US #1) - Cycles (1989) (US #17)
- BrotherhoodBrotherhood (The Doobie Brothers album)Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 .-Track listing:#"Something You Said" – 4:48#"Is Love Enough" Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music).-Track...
(1991) (US #82) - On Our Way UpOn Our Way UpOn Our Way Up is one of several unauthorized releases of an early Doobie Brothers demo recorded in 1970. Other unauthorized releases of some or all of the tracks on this recording include Introducing The Doobie Brothers and Excitement, among other titles.-Track listing:#"By Yourself" – 2:48#"Make...
(2001) - Divided HighwayDivided HighwayDivided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
(2003) (consisting of tunes from Cycles and Brotherhood)