John Hartman

John Hartman (March 18, 1950 – September 22, 2022)[1][2][3] was an American drummer who was a co-founder and original drummer of the Doobie Brothers.[4] At the band's inception, Hartman was the sole drummer. However, in late 1971, the group added second drummer Michael Hossack, and the dual-drummers formation remained until 2016 when Ed Toth became the band's sole drummer. (Hossack was replaced in 1973 by Keith Knudsen.)

For the United States Army officer, see John Daniel Leinbach Hartman. For the Canadian painter and printmaker, see John Hartman (artist).
John Hartman
Hartman (first from right) as part of the Doobie Brothers in 1974
Background information
Born(1950-03-18)March 18, 1950
Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 22, 2022(2022-09-22) (aged 72)[1][2][3]
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion

Music

Hartman played on all of the Doobie Brothers' major hits of the 1970s with both Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald. He left early in 1979 following a promotional tour in support of the award-winning Minute by Minute album to look after Arabian horses on his California ranch.

Hartman was enticed to join twelve Doobies alumni (including drummers Hossack, Knudsen, and Hartman's own 1979 replacement Chet McCracken) for a brief benefit tour in 1987. Hartman subsequently rejoined when the band was reconstituted the following year. He played on the reunion albums Cycles (1989) and Brotherhood (1991) as well as the accompanying promotional tours. However, following a 1992 alumni reunion for the benefit of terminally ill percussionist Bobby LaKind, Hartman retired permanently from the band. In typical Doobies fashion, he was replaced by his former partner, Keith Knudsen.

Hartman was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers in 2020.[5]

In September 2022, The Doobie Brothers announced Hartman's death.[6][1][2][3]

Discography

Albums

References
  1. The Doobie Brothers drummer and co-founder John Hartman has died. Retrieved November 26, 2022
  2. Doobie Brothers founding member, drummer John Hartman dead at 72. Retrieved November 26, 2022
  3. Doobie Brothers Drummer John Hartman Dies at 72. Retrieved November 26, 2022
  4. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: The Doobie Brothers". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
  5. "The Doobie Brothers | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". www.rockhall.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. "Doobie Brothers’ Founding Drummer, John Hartman, Dies, Best Classic Bands, September 22, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022
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