The Doobie Brothers to Headline 2016 SCI Hunters’ Convention

By HCom

(AmmoLand.com) Northern California’s four-time Grammy winning Doobie Brothers will be headlining the 2016 SCI Hunters’ Convention evening banquet Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Known for their familiar and inimitable sound, they effortlessly draw on virtually every imaginable tributary of American music.

“We’re basically an American band – we cover a lot of areas,” says Tom Johnston, singer-songwriter-guitarist. “We cover blues, R&B, country, bluegrass, and rock ‘n’ roll. It’s based on rhythms, rhythm structures, picking and harmonies. That’s been the signature of the band.”

While the Doobie Brothers continue to draw their sound from the deep well of the past, their music has always been grounded in the here-and-now, dating back to their very first hit single, issued at the height of the Vietnam War.

The Doobies have run up a glittering track record that would be the envy of any band. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies, (1976) has sold more than 11 million copies – a rare “diamond” record. The Doobies propulsive roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style has sold more than 30 million albums.

Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” (1974) and “What …Read the Rest

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