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When did The Doobie Brothers start making music?

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The Doobie Brothers's first song “Greenwood Creek” released on April 30, 1971.


American rock band formed in 1970 in San Jose, CA, known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies. Active for five decades, with their greatest success in the 1970s, the group’s lineup consists of:



Tom Johnston (guitars, vocals)

Patrick Simmons (guitars, vocals),

Michael McDonald (keyboards,... Read More
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