Classic Rock Here And Now: PATRICK SIMMONS SINGER…SONGWRITER…GUITARIST…FOUNDING MEMBER OF ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMERS THE DOOBIE BROTHERS ‘THE LOST INTERVIEWS’ EPISODE 16

P A T R I C K

S I M M O N S

SINGER…SONGWRITER…GUITARIST

and FOUNDING MEMBER

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER

THE DOOBIE BROTHER

WITH THE LONGEST HAIR!

‘THE LOST

INTERVIEWS’

WITH RAY SHASHO

EPISODE 16

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Patrick Simmons Interview

THE LOST INTERVIEWS EP 16

Interviewed Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Doobie Brothers

I had the opportunity to interview

The Doobie Brothers legendary guitarist, singer, and songwriter Patrick Simmons a few days before the 2011 Orlando Calling festival.

Pat Simmons was introduced to future Doobie Brothers bandmates Tom Johnston and John Hartman by Moby Grape’s Skip Spence in 1969 forming the foundation to what would eventually be one of the most esteemed classic rock bands in history.

Pat is usually identified as the Doobie Brother with the longest hair. His heartfelt vocal styles are significant to the band’s success. He’s an important musician with eclectic musical styles and tastes. Some of his many compositions with the band include the classic “Black Water” (which became their first number one hit) “South City Midnight Lady,” “Dependin’ On You,” “Dangerous,” “Echoes Of Love” and “Clear as the Driven Snow.”

His on-stage presence is both surreal and overwhelming during his solo of “Jesus Is Just Alright.”Here’s my interview with singer, songwriter, guitar virtuoso, and founding member of The Doobie Brothers … Patrick Simmons

Doobie Brothers official website http://www.doobiebros.com/

Patrick Simmons musical credits on allmusic.com http://www.allmusic.com/artist/patrick-simmons-p20546/credits

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

ON TOUR

2024

Aug 17 Noblesville, IN

Ruoff Music Center

Aug 18 Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

Aug 20 Pittsburgh, PA

The Pavilion at Star Lake

Aug 22 Cleveland, OH

Blossom Music Center

Aug 24 St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL

Aug 25 Tinley Park, IL

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Aug 27 Omaha, NE

CHI Health

Aug 29 Denver, CO

Ball Arena

Aug 30 Salt Lake City, UT

USANA Amphitheater

Sep 03 Bend, OR

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Sep 05 Ridgefield, WA

RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Sep 06 Seattle, WA

White River Amphitheatre

Sep 08 Concord, CA

Concord Pavilion

Sep 10 Wheatland, CA

Toyota Amphitheater

Sep 27 Syracuse, NY

Oncenter War Memorial

Sep 28 Allentown, PA

PPL

Sep 30 Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theater

Oct 01 Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theater

Oct 02 Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

Oct 04 Atlantic City, NJ

Borgata

Oct 05 Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun

Oct 08 London, ON

Budweiser Gardens

Oct 09 Kitchener, ON

The Aud

Oct 12 Laval, QC

Place Bell

Oct 13 Kingston, ON

Slush Puppie Palace

Oct 15 Quebec City, QC

Centre Videotron

Oct 16 Saint John, NB

TD Station

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

DISCOGRAPHY

The Doobie Brothers (1971)

Toulouse Street (1972)

The Captain and Me (1973)

What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974)

Stampede (1975)

Takin' It to the Streets (1976)

Livin' on the Fault Line (1977)

Minute by Minute (1978)

One Step Closer (1980)

Cycles (1989)

Brotherhood (1991)

Sibling Rivalry (2000)

World Gone Crazy (2010)

Southbound (2014)

Liberté (2021)

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

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