After Tom Johnston leaving the Doobie Brothers would the band have it better if Pat Simmons became the full time lead singer and continue where they left off? I feel that they would cause I really think Pat Simmons has a great voice and I would have loved hearing him sing on more songs.
The reason why I'm asking is cause I know that the hardcore Doobie Brothers fans were angered with the fact that Michael McDonald became the singer for the group and totally changed the band.
2007-10-07 17:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Fell In Love 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Toulouse Street, Stampede, Captain&Me, Vices, are all my favorite Doobies albums...they are classics...all with Simmons and Johnston.
Minute by Minute was the only "McDonald" album that I thought was decent. The McDonald era was just too mellow....
2007-10-08 08:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by geohoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The evolution of the Doobie Bros was cemented with MacDonald. Minute by Minute was a strong album, and they made money. I am not sure if Simmons would have made a difference. His solo effort, Arcade, went nowhere. They should be happy they made an album with a couple of top 10's and are able to do reunion tours!
2007-10-08 05:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Doobie Brothers themselves preferred Michael McDonald (and the increase in their bank accounts)
2007-10-07 17:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by J S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I liked the group when Tom Johnston was with it but I never liked Michael MCDonald. His voice annoys me and I didn't like the songs as much as the earlier ones.
2007-10-07 19:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know, maybe he changed the bands direction, but Michael McDonald has a great voice and he did a great shop know he had a pair of tough shoe's to fill.
2007-10-07 17:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by The MO_Minator 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, where did all the guitars go when Michael arrived?
2007-10-07 20:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought they both contributed in their own way. I liked them anyway.
2007-10-08 05:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by BoosGrammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋