John Hartman, Doobie Brothers’ Founding Drummer, Dies at 72
John Hartman, Doobie Brothers’ Founding Drummer, Dies at 72
The Doobie Siblings honored their fellow benefactor and "wild soul" drummer John Hartman on Thursday (Sept. 22) in a post reporting the 72-year-old stone veteran's passing.
The Doobie Siblings honored their fellow benefactor and "wild soul" drummer John Hartman on Thursday (Sept. 22) in a post reporting the 72-year-old stone veteran's passing.
"Today we are considering John Hartman, or Little John to us," read a social explanation from the gathering. "John was a wild soul, extraordinary drummer, and player during his time in the Doobies."
"Today we are considering John Hartman, or Little John to us," read a social explanation from the gathering. "John was a wild soul, extraordinary drummer, and player during his time in the Doobies."
At press time no extra data was accessible on when Hartman passed or his reason for death.
At press time no extra data was accessible on when Hartman passed or his reason for death.
"He was likewise a dear companion for a long time and a complicated piece of the band character! We send our sympathies to all his friends and family at this troublesome time," read the explanation.
"He was likewise a dear companion for a long time and a complicated piece of the band character! We send our sympathies to all his friends and family at this troublesome time," read the explanation.
The Doobie Siblings honored their fellow benefactor and "wild soul" drummer John Hartman on Thursday (Sept. 22) in a post reporting the 72-year-old stone veteran's passing.
The Doobie Siblings honored their fellow benefactor and "wild soul" drummer John Hartman on Thursday (Sept. 22) in a post reporting the 72-year-old stone veteran's passing.
Hartman moved to Northern California to join what was arranged as a Moby Grape gathering with that band's chief, Skip Spence, in 1969 that never emerged, as per a band bio.
Hartman moved to Northern California to join what was arranged as a Moby Grape gathering with that band's chief, Skip Spence, in 1969 that never emerged, as per a band bio.
The band's 1971 Warner Brothers. debut included unique bass player Dave Shogren, who split before the Doobies recorded their 1972 development, Toulouse Road.
The band's 1971 Warner Brothers. debut included unique bass player Dave Shogren, who split before the Doobies recorded their 1972 development, Toulouse Road.
The last option at long last got them on the diagrams thanks to the simple shaking hits "Pay attention to the Music" and "Jesus is Okay/Rockin' Down the Roadway."
The last option at long last got them on the diagrams thanks to the simple shaking hits "Pay attention to the Music" and "Jesus is Okay/Rockin' Down the Roadway."
By 1972, the Doobies had added new bassist Tiran Watchman as well as second drummer Michael Hossack, starting what might turn into their unmistakable twofold percussionist sound.
By 1972, the Doobies had added new bassist Tiran Watchman as well as second drummer Michael Hossack, starting what might turn into their unmistakable twofold percussionist sound.
Hartman left the gathering in 1979 preceding the arrival of the band's 10th collection, 1980's One Bit nearer.
Hartman left the gathering in 1979 preceding the arrival of the band's 10th collection, 1980's One Bit nearer.
He returned 10 years after the fact and played on 1989's Cycles and 1991's Fraternity prior to leaving again in 1992.
He returned 10 years after the fact and played on 1989's Cycles and 1991's Fraternity prior to leaving again in 1992.
The dearest drummer was close by in 2020 when the Doobies were enlisted into the Wild Corridor of Distinction.
The dearest drummer was close by in 2020 when the Doobies were enlisted into the Wild Corridor of Distinction.