Doobie Brothers re-unite with Michael McDonald for tour

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame minees Doobie Brors are reuniting with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year.

McDonald, who sang with band starting in 1975 before starting his own solo career, surprised fans at Doobie Brors concert with a performance of “Takin’ it to Streets” on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, at Ryman Auditorium.

Formed in rrn California, group featured harmonies backed by finger-picking style of guitarist Patrick Simmons paired with R&B guitar playing by Tom Johnston, singing le. y h hits with “Listen to Music,” “Long Train Runnin’” and “China Grove.”

y earned two Grammys with McDonald for “What a Fool Believes” and “Minute By Minute.” tour will begin June 9 in West Palm Beach, Florida.