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Hendrix At 70: From Lemmy To Frampton, Legends Sound off

Tuesday (November 27) marks 70 years since the birth of Jimi Hendrix, the man who changed electric guitar and rock’n'roll forever. For the past few weeks, CBS Local has discussed the man’s impact with musicians who came after him, his peers, and even one of his main inspirations. Everyone felt his influence, whether it was on their guitar playing, or their singing. Some even found a new direction for their life thanks to Jimi.

2012/11/26

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Hendrix At 70: “He Changed The Whole Landscape” – Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers was one of many artists inspired by Jimi; he told CBS Local that in the short period that Hendrix made records (1966-1970) “Musically, he changed the whole landscape, he was doin’ things that nobody was doin’.” While much has been said about Hendrix’s live showmanship, Johnston was more impressed by what Jimi did in the studio, including his use of feedback and backwards recording.

2012/11/25

John McFee, Michael Hossack, Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers React To Michael Hossack’s Death

As previously reported, Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack passed away at his home in Dubois, Wyoming yesterday (March 12) after a long battle with cancer. He was 65. Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn said in […]

2012/03/13

Michael Hossack of The Doobie Brothers 1946 – 2012

Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died Monday at his home in Dubois, Wyoming, according to the band’s official website. Hossack, who had battled cancer in recent years, passed away with his family by his […]

2012/03/13

Happy Birthday Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. Sometimes described as a “blue-eyed soul” singer.

2011/02/12

A 62 Year Old Skunk

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jeff “Skunk” Baxter [/lastfm]is one amazing dude. Not only was he in two great bands, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Doobie Brothers [/lastfm]and[lastfm link_type="artist_info"] Steely Dan[/lastfm], but now he works with the U.S government as a chair […]

2010/12/13

Dukes of September

Donald Fagen of [lastfm]Steely Dan[/lastfm], Michael McDonald of [lastfm]The Doobie Brothers[/lastfm], and[lastfm] Boz Scaggs [/lastfm]have put together a stylish new project called The Dukes of September. McDonald explains. [tonefuse artist="Steely Dan" type="text"]

2010/08/19

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