Who Is Doobie Brothers Drummer John Hartman?

John Hartman was a wild spirit drummer and co-founder of The Doobie Brothers.

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The old rock veteran’s died at 72, the band paid tribute to the great drummer in grand way.

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Hartman was planning to move to Northern California to reunite with the band’s leader, Skip Spence.

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John Hartman did several gigs with his bandmate singer/guitarist Tom Johnston before creating the band.

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Hartman left the group in 1979 before the release of band’s ninth album 80’s “One Step Closer.”

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He returned to the band in 1989 after 10 years and left again in 1992.

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Hartman was on hand in 2020 when the Doobies inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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The band is currently in the midst of a 50th anniversary tour.

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