Patrick Simmons

Patrick Simmons (born October 19, 1948)[1] is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers (whom he was inducted as a member of into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020[2][3]). Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure.

For other people named Patrick Simmons, see Patrick Simmons (disambiguation).

Patrick Simmons
Simmons performing with the Doobie Brothers
Background information
Born (1948-10-19) October 19, 1948
Aberdeen, Washington
OriginSan Jose, California
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, banjo
Years active1970–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Capitol, Elektra

Early Life

Simmons was raised in San Jose, California, where his father was a high school educator. He attended San José State University[4] where he was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity[5] and lived for many years in Santa Cruz County, California.

The Doobie Brothers

Formation

In 1970, a California-based power trio consisting of Tom Johnston, Skip Spence, and John Hartman teamed 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:[6]

Why don't you call yourself the Doobie Brothers because you're always smoking pot?

Initial Success

Simmons wrote and sang many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including "South City Midnight Lady", "Dependin' On You", "Echoes of Love", "Wheels of Fortune" and "Black Water", the group's first #1 record.[1]

Simmons (far left) and the Doobie Brothers performing on the television show “TopPop” in 1974.

Patrick sang lead on many Doobie Brothers songs, such as South City Midnight Lady.

Disbanding and Reforming

The Doobie Brothers initially disbanded in 1982, largely on account of Simmons' decision to leave the group, as he was its sole remaining original member at the time (Dave Shogren left in 1971, Tom Johnston in 1977, and John Hartman in 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 was Liberté (2021).

Doobie Brothers Accolades

The group's 1978 studio album, Minute by Minute, which reached number one for five weeks, and won the band a Grammy for Best 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 were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004,[7] and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 7, 2020.[2][3] The group has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.[8][9]

Solo Works

In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong",[10] which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. "So Wrong" was also a surprise hit on the US dance/disco chart, peaking at #8.[11] The album was reissued on compact disc in Japan in the early 1990s and again in 2007, by the label Wounded Bird Records. Simmons also formed the band Skin Suit during this period.[12] In 1998, Simmons released a second solo album titled Take Me to the Highway.

Personal life

In 1981 he opened a vintage motorcycle shop with author William J. Craddock.[13] Simmons moved to Mendocino County, California in 1990 after the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 and later to Hawaii.[14]

He met his wife Cristine in 1989 in Sturgis, South Dakota at the Sturgis 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 from Atlantic City, New Jersey to San Diego, California.[16]

With Tom Johnston, Simmons wrote Long Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers (2022).[17]

Discography

With the Doobie Brothers
Main article: The Doobie Brothers discography
Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications
US[18] AUS[19] CAN[20] NLD[21] NZ[22] SWE[23] UK[24]
1971 The Doobie Brothers
  • Released: April 30, 1971
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: Vinyl, 8-Track, CS, CD, Digital
 — — — — — — —
1972 Toulouse Street
  • Released: July 1, 1972
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: Vinyl, 8-Track, CS, CD, Digital
 21 57 24 — 30 — —
1973 The Captain and Me
  • Released: March 2, 1973
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, Quad
 7 — 10 — 12 — —
1974 What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
  • Released: February 1, 1974
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, Quad
 4 24 13 — 17 — 19
1975 Stampede
  • Released: April 25, 1975
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, Quad, CD
 4 6 5 11 5 — 14
1976 Takin' It to the Streets
  • Released: March 19, 1976
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, cassette, CD
 8 7 18 11 7 — 42
1977 Livin' on the Fault Line
  • Released: August 19, 1977
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, cassette, CD
 10 16 12 — 14 40 25
1978 Minute by Minute
  • Released: December 1, 1978
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, cassette, CD
 1 6 1 72 6 46 —
1980 One Step Closer
  • Released: September 17, 1980
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Format: LP, cassette, CD
 3 18 18 42 22 — 53
1989 Cycles
  • Released: May 17, 1989
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: CD, cassette, LP
 17 44 8 69 32 — —
1991 Brotherhood
  • Released: April 15, 1991
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: CD, cassette, LP
 82 — 18 85 — — —
2000 Sibling Rivalry
  • Released: October 3, 2000
  • Label: Pyramid / Rhino
  • Format: CD, LP
 — — — — — — —
2010 World Gone Crazy
  • Released: September 28, 2010
  • Label: DooBro Entertainment / HOR
  • Format: CD, LP, download
 39 — — — — — —
2014 Southbound 16 — — — — — —
2021 Liberté
  • Released: October 29, 2021
  • Label: DB Entertainment / Island
  • Format: CD, LP, download
 — — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Solo albums
  • 1983 - Arcade
  • 1995 - Take Me to the Highway

Solo singles
  • 1983 - "So Wrong."
  • 1983 - "Don't Make Me Do It.
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