Doobie Brothers Join Songwriters Hall of Fame, Launch New Album

The Doobie Brothers, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, continue their enduring legacy with the release of their 16th studio album, Walk This Road, and a summer tour starting in August. The band evolved from their early 1970s country-rock style to a smoother R&B/pop sound, highlighted by hits like "What a Fool Believes," which earned them Grammy Awards. Muscle Shoals Sound Studio cofounder Jimmy Johnson initially offered the song "Old Time Rock and Roll" to the local band Jackson Highway before Detroit singer Bob Seger recorded it, ultimately modifying the lyrics and making it a classic hit. Kim Deal of the Dayton-based indie scene reflected on her two-year side project, the Amps, during the Breeders' hiatus, sharing stories of chaotic tours and the vibrant local music environment of the mid-1990s. Additionally, Bear Family Records' That’ll Flat…Git It! Vol. 50 compilation revisits early rockabilly and rock’n’roll recordings from Columbia and Epic Records, capturing a range of artists from country legends to raw rock pioneers like Link Wray. These stories collectively illustrate the rich, evolving tapestry of American rock music from its roots to contemporary expressions.