The Doobie Brothers’ Anniversary Tour to Proceed Without Tom Johnston

Earlier this year, The Doobie Brothers announced an extension to their 50th Anniversary Tour. The 35-date trek cross-country trek would have marked the first time original members Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, and John McFee hit the road together in 25 years.

However, a recent press release revealed Johnston will not be joining the band on the extensive leg. The frontman will be undergoing back surgery following severe back pain. Under doctors’ orders, he will not be traveling. McDonald, Simmons, and McFee will continue on in celebration of the band’s five-decade-long legacy.

“I hope for a speedy recovery and can’t wait to get back on the road and continue doing what I love,” Johnston shared in a statement. “I would like to thank Pat, Michael, John, and the entire Doobie Brothers band for covering for me while I recover from back surgery…I’m sure they will bring it every night as they always do.”

See a list of upcoming dates below.

50th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates:

May 25 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
May 26 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
May 28 – Concord, NC @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
June 7 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Theater
June 9 – Sparks, NV @ Nugget Event Center
June 11 – West Valley, UT @ Maverik Center
June 14 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
June 15 – Springfield, MO  @  Great Southern Bank Arena
June 17 – Sioux City, IA @ Tyson Events Center
June 18 – Des Moines, IA  @  Wells Fargo Arena
June 20 – Duluth, MN  @ AMSOIL Arena
June 21 – Madison, WI @  Breese Stevens Field
June 23 – Fort Wayne, IN @  Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
June 24 – Peoria, IL @   Peoria Civic Center
June 26 – Huber Heights, OH @   Rose Music Center at The Heights
June 28 – Youngstown, OH  @  The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
June 30 – Pikeville, KY @ Appalachian Wireless Arena
July 1 – Louisville, KY  @ The Palace Theatre
July 3 – Portsmouth, VA @  Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
July 6 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
July 8 – New Brunswick, NJ @ State Theatre New Jersey
July 9 – New Brunswick, NJ  @  State Theatre New Jersey
July 11 – Morristown, NJ  @  Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
July 12 – Morristown, NJ  @  Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Aug 18 – Waite Park, MN  @  The Ledge Amphitheater
Aug 20 – Lincoln, NE  @  Pinewood Bowl Theater
Aug 23 – Camdenton, MO  @  Ozarks Amphitheatre
Aug 26 – Brandon, MS  @  Brandon Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Biloxi, MS  @  Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Aug 30 – Huntsville, AL  @  The Orion Amphitheater
Aug 31 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater
Sept 2 – Macon, GA  @  Macon Centreplex
Sept 3 – Savannah, GA  @  Enmarket Arena
Sept 6 – Simpsonville, SC   @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Sept 7 – Greensboro, NC @ White Oak Amphitheatre
Sept 9 – Charleston, SC  @ Credit One Stadium
Oct 4 – Washington, DC @  MGM National Harbor
Oct 6 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct 8 – Atlantic City, NJ  @  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Get ready for a musical journey! Book your Doobie Brothers Tour tickets and let the good times roll.

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