Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack dies
toucanet
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Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has died at age 65.
The band's manager, Bruce Cohn, said in a statement that Hossack died of cancer on Monday in his home in Dubois, Wyo., reports AP.
"His family was by his side," said a statement on the band's site. "Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. We will miss him greatly."
Hossack played with the group from 1971 to 1973 and rejoined in 1987. His drumming can be heard on early hits Doobies hits including Listen To The Music, China Grove and Blackwater. He stopped performing with the band two years ago while struggling with cancer.
"Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers," said Doobie Brothers co-founder Tom Johnson. "He was an incredible musician."
Hossack, who grew up in New Jersey and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, is survived by a son and daughter.
"People always ask me if it's hard to play with another drummer," Hossack is quoted as saying in his biography posted on the band's site. "I tell them that after playing along with up to 12 other drummers at once in the drum corps, this is a snap!"
The band's manager, Bruce Cohn, said in a statement that Hossack died of cancer on Monday in his home in Dubois, Wyo., reports AP.
"His family was by his side," said a statement on the band's site. "Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones. We will miss him greatly."
Hossack played with the group from 1971 to 1973 and rejoined in 1987. His drumming can be heard on early hits Doobies hits including Listen To The Music, China Grove and Blackwater. He stopped performing with the band two years ago while struggling with cancer.
"Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers," said Doobie Brothers co-founder Tom Johnson. "He was an incredible musician."
Hossack, who grew up in New Jersey and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, is survived by a son and daughter.
"People always ask me if it's hard to play with another drummer," Hossack is quoted as saying in his biography posted on the band's site. "I tell them that after playing along with up to 12 other drummers at once in the drum corps, this is a snap!"
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That there is some sad news.
RIP Michael, And Godspeed to a great drummer. -
RIP Mr. H. Classic band.Michael
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Oh man! Sad news indeed. Their music ALWAYS put me in a better mood.
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"The Captain and me" always sounds great on a great system. Alot of diversity on that album.
Yea, another guy from an appreciated band left us. I feel as we grow older, God willing, we'll have more and more leaving us.
Life is short, even if we live to be 100. Any life over 50 is a good run toward the 100 mark in my eyes. Do what you like to and listen to music and you'll probably pass the 50 mark in stride. I need to put that CD on when I'm working in the cave tomorrow.
Doobies were hot when I was in the 10th grade and beyond.... "Jesus is just alright" was played on my stereo a thousand times during those years.:cheesygrin:
Those were the good ol days for me...Loved em!Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
