Someone wrote this amazing piece....it's spot on!
 
"What can one say? The rock and roll music industry is now a concoction of underperformers playing simple chords and spewing idiotic lyrics that are incomprehensible. Every band that I have seen perform on the Late Night shows, well----they freakin' suck. They would be lucky to get high school gigs if they were playing in the 70s--THE DECADE OF TRUE ROCKERS!! Once in our lifetime, true music aficianados will get to experience a band like the Doobie Brothers. Nobody can compare to this assemblage of marquis talent--and I mean nobody--not Neil Young with his impetuous, whining voice--not Bob Dylan--with his constipated incomprehensible utterances--maybe the Stones and the Who--but the problem with them is that they are a bunch of prima donnas who think that they are god's gift to rock and roll. The Doobies are essentially America's rock band. Home grown with humble roots and an incredible sense of who they are as musicians--but more important--as fellow
human beings who get off their asses and contribute to the betterment of society. Everybody cites their well known songs. However, there are so many deep cuts that few will ever get to appreciate, cutting across a wide swath of the American landscape. Do yourself a favor and pick up the CD Doobies Choice and you will see for yourself why the world is being defrauded if the Doobies don't get into the Hall of Fame.

There's no doubt they were popular enough, and I don't see any reason to exclude them as long as I don't have to listen to their boring records.

Another group that the jury is still out on. I love some of their stuff, just not sure it's strong enough to get 'em in.

Two phases of the Doobies, early (Tom Johnston) and later (McDonald). Both good and successful.

Yes

Yes, I certainly think that their longevity and the quality of their songs should be considered. "China Grove" and "Takin'It to the Streets" stand out. One thing: "Listen to the Music" repeats its title way too many times. Listening to it in its entirety is never something I do voluntarily.

These guys should be in, even it means excluding Michael McDonald. I can't believe Lynyrd Skynyrd would go in but not the Doobie Brothers. Watch the concert from Wolf Trap in high def. with good sound and you'll be hooked - again.

The best concert I ever attented was a Doobie Brothers concert. Eleventh row seats. This was just after Minute by Minute had been released. Phenomenal!

I am not a huge fan, but recognize a significant music contribution when I see one. Absolutely!

Go see one of their shows.....no better rock and roll show today and they sound better than ever....long overdue for induction.

DEEP PURPLE first

What I'd like to know is, did the Doobs know what they were going to become when they hired Michael McDonald?  What went on behind the scenes?  I bet it's a fascinating tale.

They became critical whipping boys for what they evolved into in the last half of their career as a top 40 recording act and deservedly so.  By the end of their run they were a pretty watered down  version of a very good band.  But I don't think they  were a hall of fame band compared to contemporaries like the Allmans, Skynyrd, or even Bad Company or the Faces.

I can't believe that Lynrd Skynrd has been inducted before the Doobies. They did some good music but The Doobies have better tunes and should have been inducted years ago so, what's your problem RRHF? Listen To The Music people!!!!

UPDATE:  The RRHF is run by a bunch of out of touch people who apparently haven't had their butts kissed enough times by the band and they never will. The Doobies have too much class to do that. An example of their lack of insight came up again in 2007 when they inducted Grand Master Flash (a rap group) into the hall over The Dave Clark Five (a true rock group) who received more votes than the former. Their excuse was that they had not inducted any rap group and they thought it was time. What a crock!! Hello, rap is NOT rock (much less music)!!!  My justification for being angry is further verified by the fact(s) that the following have been overlooked along with The Doobs (someone please explain to me why):  The Dave Clark Five, Blue Oyster Cult, Boston, Cheap Trick, Genesis, Def Leppard, Dire Straits, Foghat, Foreigner, Free, Bad Company, Heart, Humble Pie, J Geils Band, Jeff Beck, JJ Cale, Joe Cocker, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffet, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Scorpions, Steve Miller, etc (get the point?). At the same time some of  the ones that have been inducted aren't even ROCK artists or what have they really contibuted?: Blondie, Herb Alpert, Miles Davis, Percy Sledge, Brenda Lee, The Moonglows, Curtis Mayfield, The Staple Singers, Gene Vincent, Lloyd Price, Parliament, Jackson Five, etc. Don't get me wrong, all of these groups or musicians are very good and I enjoy their music but do they deserve to be inducted before some of the others I mentioned? IMO, no. If they are going to induct groups based on being politically correct then they need to change from RRHF to MUSIC Hall of Fame were all genres are entered. They're doing it that way now anyway...      

Everybody knows and loves these guys, but somehow we forget about them when we start mentioning the great bands of the 70's...time for their due!

The Doobs were indeed a Hybrid band with the combination of Rock, Jazz, Hard Rock, and a little Southern Rock thrown in for good measure. The uniqueness of the band is in its diversity and combination of the musical influences of the individual members. As the band's sounds evolved, did we not evolve and change with them? No band in the recent bands inducted into the RRHOF is any different in its makeup. All bands are the result of their influences. No matter how many times critics say " This band is an original."

Pros: Notable popular act from the era. Cons: What exactly did they do that was innovative? Where's their classic album?

they are depending on you.

Not my favorite band, but enuff of a rock n roll legacy to get in before a jazz musician, like say Miles Davis.

Long over-due

The Doobie Brothers were a great band with a ton of hits. They are definitely one of my favorite "classic rock" bands, and should definitely be involved in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Diverse biker-band that has proven themselves many times over. Still playing great to this day. Many other groups that have gotten into the RRHOF hadn't even come close to the compared record sales or sold-out tours this band had. They should have been in a long time ago....

After DEEP PURPLE

Here's a band that is just so under rated. They have written such great songs. China Grove, Takin' It to the Streets, Black Water, and Rollin' Down the Highway. I don't understand why they are not in.

Grammy winners, Diamond, Gold and Platinum albums along with a string of top hits. They are still giving amazing performances to packed houses to this day. These guys belong more than half the acts that are already in!

Going strong since 1969-70!! They are terrific. selfless artists that love their fans.

Hey look, another band that was great in the '70s and not so good in the '80s! Doobies, Heart, Chicago... I'm starting to see a pattern. "Black Water," "Long Train Runnin" and "Listen to the Music" are enough to make them worthy.

I First Saw them in Fall 1972, when I had gone to see Jackson Browne and some other "Featured Guest"! The rest they say is "Musical History"!! I saw them in New Orleans in 1976 when Skunk & Michael had joined & before Tommy got sick. ALong with the Memphis Horns, I will have to say that was one of the greatest shows I had ever seen!! I saw them twice in 1980-81 when Pat was the only "Original" member. I last saw them in New Orleans when Mike joined them onstage when they followed Alan Touissant. In My own Humble Opinion The Doobie Brothers and the Eagles are without a doubt the Beatles and the Rolling Stones of American Rock & Roll. It is Sacrelige they have not been Inducted as of yet!!!

Negatory, pig pen

The Doobies had some good chemistry as a band,and some fine hits like "China Grove","Takin it to the Streets" etc.They never really got me too fired up-but I did enjoy hearing them on the radio.

Not my cup of tea. but many good to great moments. i'd rather see te Ronettes or the Crystals or darlene Love before these guys.

I have just about every one of their CDs, from both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald eras. Whether it's the hard-driving "China Grove" or the jazzy "Takin' To The Streets," the band is first-rate. Despite their well-deserved success, they deserve more support from the critics and the music industry and should, for all intents and purposes, be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There a lot of less deserving bands and musicians that have made it. Unlike them, the Doobie Brothers has actually earned its way.

Boring beyond belief. There are only two things in their favor: 1.The episode of What's Happening? that they appeared on. Unintentional comedy factor is through the roof. 2. The fact that they were discovered by Skip Spence of Moby Grape and Jefferson Airplane fame. While that's actually a demerit for Spence, on his worst day, he was 10,000 times better than these corporate rockers.

Why isn't this band inducted already? Brilliant musicians with amazing diversity in material and an outstanding trio of lead singers in Johnston/Simmons/McDonald. Name another band who can boast 3 leads of this quality. This band has stood the test of time and is deserving of induction.

The Doobs are way overdue......they ARE Rock and Roll!!! Rockin so many years....If there is any doubt do yourself a favor.....go see them live, they are unbelievable!!!! I will buy every member on the inductee committee a ticket to a live show....if that is what it takes..COME ON PEOPLE!!!!

Another classic southern rock band that needs to be recognized.

What can one say? The rock and roll music industry is now a concoction of underperformers playing simple chords and spewing idiotic lyrics that are incomprehensible. Every band that I have seen perform on the Late Night shows, well----they freakin' suck. They would be lucky to get high school gigs if they were playing in the 70s--THE DECADE OF TRUE ROCKERS!! Once in our lifetime, true music aficianados will get to experience a band like the Doobie Brothers. Nobody can compare to this assemblage of marquis talent--and I mean nobody--not Neil Young with his impetuous, whining voice--not Bob Dylan--with his constipated incomprehensible utterances--maybe the Stones and the Who--but the problem with them is that they are a bunch of prima donnas who think that they are god's gift to rock and roll. The Doobies are essentially America's rock band. Home grown with humble roots and an incredible sense of who they are as musicians--but more important--as fellow human beings who get off their asses and contribute to the betterment of society. Everybody cites their well known songs. However, there are so many deep cuts that few will ever get to appreciate, cutting across a wide swath of the American landscape. Do yourself a favor and pick up the CD Doobies Choice and you will see for yourself why the world is being defrauded if the Doobies don't get into the Hall of Fame.

A tremendous group who were around for many years. I actually liked their later stuff better, when Michael McDonald was their lead singer. I think most folks like their earlier stuff better. Nonetheless, they were one of the most influential groups of the 70's and 80's and most certainly deserve to get in.

To the guy who said they were a singles band, I offer this nugget: their first hit album was on the charts for 119 weeks (Toulouse St.), their second big album was on the charts for 102 weeks (The Captain and Me), and their 1977 release Livin' On The Fault Line went gold and was a top ten album without spawning a hit single that reached higher than #48. Additionally, Minute by Minute was #1 for 5 consecutive weeks in 1979 and earned 4 grammies in total. On the same token, it was not music for white suburbanites unless you only view the Michael McDonald era (and even then, some of those songs were in the top 100 of the then-existent black charts for Billboard), and the range of music they played was wide enough to cater all the way from Country to Smooth jazz, with hard rock in the middle. In any case, they are more than worthy of entrance in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, especially considering some of the bands who have earlier gained admittance.

never was a fan......

they have earned their place in the rock and roll hall of fame. they have been around for over 3o years and they have won multiple grammys. blackwater is my favorite of theirs.

Even if you where unaware of their childrens and wildlife benefits, one concert is all it takes to see how hard they've worked over the years to stay really good. Rockin from '73 to '05...thats hall of fame material

The Doobie Brothers should have been in in 1998! Incredibly talented musicians with incredible voices, and the ability to play more diversity than any other single artist or group could ever hope to have!

excellent choice

THEY ARE WAY OVER DUE.

Long overdue. Very talented songwriters and musicians! Lasted many, many years with many band member changes.

The Doobie Brothers' feel-good rock, blues, gospel and jazz have captivated American pop culture for more than 30 years. Why they have not even been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame defies explanation. Besides winning multiple Grammy awards and selling millions of records / CDs, they still do 100 shows a year and recently released a wonderful concert performance -- Live at Wolf Trap -- on DVD. You might remember a line from the 1984 movie, Romancing the Stone. The Michael Douglas character, who has taken up residence in Colombia and doesn't have a clue about recent developments in the world, chances upon a downed airplane with a stash of old newspapers. As he scans the contents, he comes across something that is particularly disturbing to him. Damn, the Doobie Brothers broke up! he exclaims. They didn't break up for long. By the late 1980s they had reassembled for the release of Cycles, which contains the hit song The Doctor, and they have been making concert crowds happy ever since. Not only do they feature their original lead vocalists, Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, but they also have incorporated saxophonist Marc Russo, bass guitarist Skylark and keyboard player Guy Allison into their concert acts. Nothing is beyond their reach now, from more mature renderings of the lush harmonies that characterized their early work to the jazz- and funk-tinged songs that appear on their 2000 release, Sibling Rivalry. Although they have experimented with sounds and styles, they still work audiences into a frenzy with signature hits such as Listen To The Music, Black Water, China Grove and Long Train Runnin'. In retrospect, it is almost un-American that the Doobie Brothers are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their roots are in the 1970s but their music is still fun and relevant in the 21st century. They also have a long history of charitable work. Forget the funny name (Doobie) and remember the music. The Doobie Brothers are an American institution, and their election to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is long overdue.

Boring, Uninspired, baby boomer music for white Suburbanites.

why is michael jackson in the RRHOF before the Doobie Brothers?

The fact that The Doobie Brothers are not in the R & R Hall of Fame is THE greatest travesty in all of music. Even Beethoven is rolling over in his grave at this one!!

They have so many great songs that it would be a shame to overlook them.