The Doobie Brothers’ original drummer John Hartman has died aged 72. His former bandmates hailed him as a “wild spirit” in a social media statement to mark his passing, which did not state John’s cause of death.
The group – named after the 1970s slang ‘doobie’ for a marijuana spliff – said in joint tribute: “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us.
John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies. “He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band personality! “We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time.
Rest In Peace John. ” Despite The Doobie Brothers’ success John grew weary of the internal tensions and illness that tore at the group, and left in 1979.
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