The Ultimate Doobie Brothers Playlist (feat. Ed Toth of The Doobie Brothers)

This week, I’m joined by The Doobie Brothers’ Ed Toth to talk about his musical journey that started as a child, jamming along to songs by the band, to his 9 year role as the drummer of Vertical Horizon which, in a full circle moment, lead to his role playing drums for the Doobie Brothers, a role he’s held for the last 2 decades.

In this episode, we discuss: the stories behind Vertical Horizon’s hit album “Everything You Want” (which turned 25 last year, and was a feature of a My Weekly Mixtape Album Dive episode), as well as the 2003 follow up “Go;” the decision behind his departure from Vertical Horizon and the band’s continued relationship to this day; his role within the Doobie Brothers, that started out as one of the dual drummers, along side of Michael Hossack as well as Tony Pia, to his role as the band’s sole drummer; his 2017 project Button, which also features fellow Doobie Brothers member John Cowan, along with Keith Howland (formerly of Chicago); the songs that are essential to a Doobie Brothers live show, which includes more than just the radio staples; playing the band’s albums “Toulouse Street” & “The Captain & Me” in their entirety; the band’s plans for 2025, and so much more!

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