Michael Hossack
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Michael Hossack is the drummer
in the band
The Doobie Brothers
.
Hossack, known as "Big Mike," learned his craft drumming in the Boy Scouts
and later served in the United States Navy
during the Vietnam War
. His music
al career began in a short-lived band called Mourning Reign, but upon their break-up he was invited to join the Doobies in 1971. The addition of Hossack beefed up the rhythm section
and established the band's now trademark "dual drummers" sound. Hossack played alongside founding drummer, John Hartman
, on the band's breakthrough album
s Toulouse Street
and The Captain and Me
, as well as on the less successful follow-up What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
.
He left following a grueling tour in 1974 to form the short-lived Bonaroo, and had a brief stint with another band called DFK. Hossack subsequently became a partner in the Chateau Recorders studio
in North Hollywood
. He participated in the Doobie Brothers' 1987 one-off reunion to benefit his fellow Vietnam veterans. Afterwards, he rejoined the Doobies on a full-time basis. Except for time off to recuperate from a motorcycle accident in 2000 and 2001, Hossack has been anchoring a drum stool for the Doobie Brothers ever since.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
in the band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...
.
Hossack, known as "Big Mike," learned his craft drumming in the Boy Scouts
Scouting in New Jersey
Scouting in New Jersey has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live...
and later served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. His music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
al career began in a short-lived band called Mourning Reign, but upon their break-up he was invited to join the Doobies in 1971. The addition of Hossack beefed up the rhythm section
Rhythm section
A rhythm section is a collection of musicians who make up a section of instruments which provides the accompaniment section of the music, giving the music its rhythmic texture and pulse, also serving as a rhythmic reference for the rest of the band...
and established the band's now trademark "dual drummers" sound. Hossack played alongside founding drummer, John Hartman
John Hartman
John Hartman is a U.S. drummer who was a co-founder and original drummer of the Doobie Brothers. 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 has persisted ever since...
, on the band's breakthrough album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s Toulouse Street
Toulouse Street
Toulouse Street is the second studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1972 . Toulouse Street is the name of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.-Track listing:Side One...
and The Captain and Me
The Captain and Me
The Captain and Me is the third studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1973. It features some of their most popular hits including "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "Without You". The album is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.- Recording and content :This time...
, as well as on the less successful follow-up What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1974.-Recording and content:...
.
He left following a grueling tour in 1974 to form the short-lived Bonaroo, and had a brief stint with another band called DFK. Hossack subsequently became a partner in the Chateau Recorders studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
in North Hollywood
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
North Hollywood is a district in the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California, along the Tujunga Wash. It is bounded on the south by Moorpark Street and the Ventura Freeway, on the southwest by Burbank Blvd...
. He participated in the Doobie Brothers' 1987 one-off reunion to benefit his fellow Vietnam veterans. Afterwards, he rejoined the Doobies on a full-time basis. Except for time off to recuperate from a motorcycle accident in 2000 and 2001, Hossack has been anchoring a drum stool for the Doobie Brothers ever since.
with the Doobie Brothers
- Toulouse StreetToulouse StreetToulouse Street is the second studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1972 . Toulouse Street is the name of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.-Track listing:Side One...
- The Captain and MeThe Captain and MeThe Captain and Me is the third studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1973. It features some of their most popular hits including "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "Without You". The album is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.- Recording and content :This time...
- What Were Once Vices Are Now HabitsWhat Were Once Vices Are Now HabitsWhat Were Once Vices Are Now Habits is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1974.-Recording and content:...
- Cycles
- BrotherhoodBrotherhood (The Doobie Brothers album)Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 .-Track listing:#"Something You Said" – 4:48#"Is Love Enough" Brotherhood is the eleventh studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music).-Track...
- Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife ConcertRockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife ConcertRockin’ Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert is the second live album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1996. .-Track listing:Disc 1#"Dangerous" – 5:58#"Jesus Is Just Alright" Rockin’ Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert is the second live album by American rock band The...
- Best of the Doobie Brothers LiveBest of the Doobie Brothers LiveBest of The Doobie Brothers Live is a live album released by The Doobie Brothers. It was the companion album to Rockin' down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert, only as a limited set...
- Sibling Rivalry
- Divided HighwayDivided HighwayDivided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
- Live at Wolf TrapLive at Wolf TrapLive at Wolf Trap is the third live album by US rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2004.Wolf Trap is a National Park in Virginia, where the band performed live on July 25....