Doobie Brothers' Drummer Michael Hossack Dead at 65
Another sad day for music. Doobie Brothers' long time drummer Michael Hossack has passed away from cancer, his manager reveals. He had left the group two years ago due to his health. His work can be heard on tracks "Listen to the Music" and "China Grove." RIP.
From EW:
Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack, whose work is heard on the hits “Listen To The Music” and “China Grove,” died of cancer at age 65, his manager said Tuesday. Hossack died Monday at his home in Dubois, Wyo., manager Bruce Cohn said in a statementHossack played with the group from 1971 to 1973 and rejoined in 1987. He stopped performing with the band two years ago while struggling with his health, “Mike has always been a part of my musical life and the life of the Doobie Brothers,” said band co-founder Tom Johnston. “He was an incredible musician.”
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