Patrick Simmons
Patrick Simmons | |
|---|---|
 Simmons performing withthe Doobie Brothersin 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 19, 1948 Aberdeen, Washington |
| Origin | San Jose, California |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals,guitar,banjo |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros.,Capitol,Elektra |
Patrick Simmons(born October 19, 1948)[1]is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock bandThe Doobie Brothers,with whom he was inducted as into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 2020.[2][3]Born inAberdeen, Washington,he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure.
The Doobie Brothers[edit]
In 1970, a California-based power trio consisting ofTom Johnston,Dave Shogren andJohn Hartmanteamed up with Simmons to form a group together. They would call themselves "The Doobie Brothers", after their friend Keith "Dyno" Rosen, who either lived with or next to the band told them:[4]
"Why don't you call yourself the Doobie Brothers because you're always smokingpot?"
Simmons wrote and sang many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including lead vocal on "South City Midnight Lady", as well as "Dependin' On You", "Echoes of Love","Wheels of Fortune"and"Black Water",the group's first #1 record.[1]
The group's 1978 studio album,Minute by Minute,reached number one for five weeks, and won the band aGrammyforBest Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group,while the single "What A Fool Believes"from the album won three Grammys itself.
The Doobie Brothers disbanded in 1982, with Simmons' decision to leave the group, as the last original member at the time, after Dave Shogren left in 1971,Tom Johnstonin 1977, andJohn Hartmanin 1979. The Doobie Brothers reformed again in 1987, and the band are still touring, as of 2023, being led by Simmons and Johnston. Their latest album wasLiberté(2021).
The group has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.[5][6]The Doobie Brothers were inducted into theVocal Group Hall of Famein 2004,[7]and theRock and Roll Hall of Fameon November 7, 2020.[2][3]Upon hearing that the band were to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Simmons recalled:[8]
I was really happy about it. It's something that we've been thinking about for a long time. That's kind of one of the things you always hope will happen, especially with a band like ours that has been around this long. We're celebrating 50 years. It might even be 51, but who is counting?
Solo works[edit]
In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album,Arcade,onElektra Records.It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong",[9]which peaked at #30 on theBillboardHot 100."So Wrong" was also a surprise hit on the USdance/discochart, peaking at #8.[10]The album was reissued on compact disc in Japan in the early 1990s and again in 2007, by the labelWounded Bird Records.
Simmons also formed the band Skin Suit during this period.[11]In 1998, Simmons released a second solo album titledTake Me to the Highway.
Book[edit]
With Tom Johnston, Simmons wroteLong Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers(2022).[12]
Personal life[edit]
Simmons was raised in San Jose, California, where his father was a high school educator.
In 1981 he opened a vintage motorcycle shop with authorWilliam J. Craddock.[13]Simmons moved toMendocino County, Californiain 1990 after theLoma Prieta earthquake of 1989and later to Hawaii.[14]
He met his wife Cristine in 1989 inSturgis, South Dakotaat theSturgis Motorcycle Rally.They both enjoy riding antique motorcycles, participating in the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Ride.[15]They participated in the 2016 Motorcycle Cannonball, riding fromAtlantic City, New JerseytoSan Diego, California.[16]
Education[edit]
He attended Leigh High School in San Jose, California.,[17]followed bySan José State University[18]where he was a member of theTheta Xifraternity[19]and lived for many years inSanta Cruz County, California.
Discography[edit]
WithThe Doobie Brothers[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Year | Album |
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| 1971 | The Doobie Brothers
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| 1972 | Toulouse Street
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| 1973 | The Captain and Me
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| 1974 | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
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| 1975 | Stampede |
| 1976 | Takin' It to the Streets
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| 1977 | Livin' on the Fault Line
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| 1978 | Minute by Minute
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| 1980 | One Step Closer
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| 1989 | Cycles
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| 1991 | Brotherhood
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| 2000 | Sibling Rivalry
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| 2010 | World Gone Crazy
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| 2014 | Southbound
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| 2021 | Liberté
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Live albums[edit]
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Farewell Tour
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| 1996 | Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert
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| 1999 | Best of The Doobie Brothers Live
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| 2004 | Live at Wolf Trap
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| 2011 | Live at the Greek Theater 1982
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| 2019 | Live From the Beacon Theatre
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Singles[edit]
| Year | Single |
|---|---|
| 1971 | "Nobody" |
| 1972 | "Listen to the Music" |
| "Jesus Is Just Alright" | |
| 1973 | "Long Train Runnin'" |
| "China Grove" | |
| 1974 | "Another Park, Another Sunday" |
| "Eyes of Silver" | |
| "Nobody" (reissue) | |
| "Black Water" | |
| 1975 | "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me)" |
| "Sweet Maxine" | |
| "I Cheat the Hangman" | |
| 1976 | "Takin' It to the Streets" |
| "Wheels of Fortune" | |
| "It Keeps You Runnin'" | |
| 1977 | "Little Darling (I Need You)" |
| "Echoes of Love" | |
| "Nothin' But a Heartache" | |
| 1979 | "What a Fool Believes" |
| "Minute by Minute" | |
| "Dependin' on You" | |
| 1980 | "Real Love" |
| "One Step Closer" | |
| "Wynken, Blynken & Nod" | |
| 1981 | "Keep This Train A-Rollin'" |
| "Can't Let It Get Away" | |
| 1982 | "Here to Love You" |
| 1983 | "You Belong to Me"(live) |
| 1989 | "The Doctor" |
| "Need a Little Taste of Love" | |
| "South of the Border" | |
| 1991 | "Dangerous" |
| "Rollin' On" | |
| 2001 | "Ordinary Man" |
| 2010 | "Nobody" |
| 2011 | "World Gone Crazy" |
| 2022 | "Easy" |
Solo[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Year | Album | US |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Arcade | 52 |
| 1995 | Take Me to the Highway | - |
Solo singles[edit]
| Year | Title | US [20] |
NLD [21] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | So Wrong | 30 | 49 |
| 1983 | Don't Make Me Do It | 75 | - |
References[edit]
- ^ab"Official Site".Thedoobiebrothers.com.
- ^abJohnson, Kevin (March 24, 2020)."Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction for the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails moves from May to November".St. Louis Post-Dispatch.RetrievedApril 27,2020.
- ^ab"The Doobie Brothers | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame".www.rockhall.com.Retrieved15 January2020.
- ^Doar, Spencer."Q&A with a Doobie Brother".The Minnesota Daily.Retrieved2023-02-11.
- ^"The Doobie Brothers To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut Saturday, February 26".Opry.com. February 18, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon October 13, 2011.RetrievedNovember 5,2011.
- ^"RIAA".RIAA. Archived fromthe originalon July 1, 2007.RetrievedJuly 20,2011.
- ^"The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation".RetrievedApril 26,2011.
- ^Greene, Andy (2020-01-15)."Doobie Brothers Guitarist Patrick Simmons on the Hall of Fame: 'We're Not Worthy!'".Rolling Stone.Retrieved2023-04-18.
- ^"Patrick Simmons".Discogs.
- ^Whitburn, Joel(2004).Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003.Record Research. p. 234.
- ^Dan Pulcrano (May 22, 2012)."Doobie Brothers Guitarist Pat Simmons Recalls His Santa Cruz Days".RetrievedJanuary 19,2014.
- ^"Nonfiction Book Review: Long Train Runnin': Our Story of the Doobie Brothers by Chris Epting".www.publishersweekly.com.2021-02-17.Retrieved2022-06-02.
- ^Dan Pulcrano (July 12, 2012)."Bill Craddock: 'Be Not Content'".Metro Silicon Valley.RetrievedNovember 11,2013.
- ^Dan Pulcrano (May 22, 2012)."Doobie Brothers Guitarist Pat Simmons Recalls His Santa Cruz Days".Archived fromthe originalon January 1, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 19,2014.
- ^"Doobie Brother Patrick Simmons to Participate in Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run 2014".May 22, 2012.RetrievedAugust 21,2014.
- ^[1][dead link]
- ^Leigh High School Alumni
- ^"Patrick Simmons: Vocalist/Guitar".Doobiebros.com.Retrieved15 July2015.
- ^Simmons, Pat (May 10, 2022).Long Train Runnin': Our Story of the Doobie Brothers.New York, NY, USA: St. Martin's Press. p. 40.ISBN1250270057.
- ^"Patrick Simmons charted songs".Musicvf.com.
- ^Hung, Steffen."Patrick Simmons - So Wrong".Hitparade.ch.Retrieved18 November2023.
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- 1948 births
- Living people
- American rock guitarists
- American male guitarists
- People from Aberdeen, Washington
- Musicians from San Jose, California
- American male singers
- American rock singers
- Elektra Records artists
- The Doobie Brothers members
- American lead guitarists
- American fingerstyle guitarists
- Guitarists from California
- 20th-century American guitarists
- 20th-century American male musicians
- The Sky Kings members