The Doobie Brothers

Tom Johnston thought he was writing about a fictional town until he remembered a little place in South Texas.

Patrick Simmons talks to UCR about how Tom Johnston's absence has impacted their set list.

Singer and guitarist is scheduled to undergo surgery as tour continues without him.

Band has added more than 30 new shows that will run from June through October.

They'd already developed a local reputation as a hungry — and increasingly popular — live act.

As the '80s wore on, what were once vices became fond memories.

They've played to countless crowds over the years, but one of the band's most memorable gigs happened on TV.