Tom Johnston
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- Born
- August 15, 1948 · Visalia, California, USA
- Birth name
- Charles Thomas Johnston
Tom Johnston is not only one of the founding members of The Doobie Brothers, but he also composed many of their greatest hits including: "Listen to The Music", "Rockin Down the Highway", "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "The Doctor". He played guitar for the group, and was the main lead singer and guitarist. In 1975, during a tour promoting The Doobie Brothers' album "Stampede", Tom came down with a stomach ailment and Michael McDonald replaced Tom as the lead singer of the group. Tom returned to the group after recuperation, but soon left again to pursue a solo career, releasing an album entitled "Everything You Heard Is True". In 1982, he reunited with the group on their Farewell Tour. In 1987, The Doobie Brothers grouped together once again with the lineup featured on their first successful album "Toulouse Street". They released the album "Cycles" in 1989, and "Brotherhood" in 1991. Currently, Tom tours with The Doobie Brothers as the lead singer and guitarist playing their greatest songs at 1970s revival concerts.
Cast
- 2020The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 InductionsArchive photographs
- 2019The Doobie Brothers Live from Beacon TheatreSelf
- 2012The Doobie Brothers: Let the Music PlaySelf
- 2008Rock the CradleSelf
- 2007The Stern Grove Festival VideosSelf
- 2003SoundstageSelf
- 2002Top 2000 a gogoSelf
- 1998Fox and FriendsSelf
- 1997Behind the MusicSelf
- 1996The Doobie Brothers: Rockin' Down the Highway - The Wildlife ConcertPerformer
- 1996E! True Hollywood StorySelf
- 1994Listen to the MusicSelf
- 1982Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek TheatreSelf
- 1979CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane PauleySelf
- 1974Top Ten New YorkSelf - Musician
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Vocalist
- 1952American BandstandSelf