John Hartman was an American drummer who was a co-founder and original drummer of the Doobie Brothers. At the band’s inception, John was the sole drummer.
A year after being formed, the band added a second drummer, Michael Hossack (then replaced by Keith Knudsen in 1973), and the two-drummer formation remained until 2016 when Ed Toth became the band’s sole drummer.
He played on all of the Doobie Brothers’ hits in the 1970s. He also played on the 1989 reunion album Cycles and 1991’s Brotherhood.
How did John Hartman (Drummer) die?
John passed in September and the Doobie Brothers Band announced his death in a statement they published on their social media page, on Thursday, September 22, days after he died. The exact date and circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been revealed.
By 1972, the Doobies had added new bassist Tiran Porter as well as second drummer Michael Hossack, initiating what would become their signature double-percussionist sound.
They continued to churn out a string of indelible AM-radio hits throughout the decade, including China Grove, Black Water, Long Train Runnin’, What a Fool Believes, Minute by Minute, and Takin’ it to the Streets.
John Hartman left the group in 1979 before the release of the band’s ninth album, 1980’s One Step Closer.
He returned 10 years later and played on 1989’s Cycles and 1991’s Brotherhood before leaving again in 1992. The beloved drummer was on hand in 2020 when the Doobies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
