# List of the Doobie Brothers band members

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band from San Jose, California. Formed in the fall of 1970, the group was originally a quartet that featured lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Johnston, guitarist and second vocalist Patrick Simmons, bassist Dave Shogren and drummer John Hartman. The current lineup features Johnston and Simmons alongside vocalist and keyboardist Michael McDonald (who originally joined in 1975) and guitarist/violinist John McFee (who originally joined in 1978). The group's touring lineup also features four additional performers: bassist John Cowan (from 1993 to 1995, and since 2010), saxophonist Marc Russo (since 1998), drummer Ed Toth (since 2005) and percussionist Marc Quiñones (since 2018).

## History
### 1970–1982

Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren and John Hartman founded the Doobie Brothers in the fall of 1970. After the band released its self-titled debut album and recorded two tracks for 1972's follow-up Toulouse Street, Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack was added as a second drummer in December 1971. The Captain and Me followed, after which Hossack was replaced by Keith Knudsen in September 1973. What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, released in 1974, featured both Hossack and Knudsen. In September 1974, the Doobie Brothers expanded to a six-piece when pedal steel guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter left Steely Dan to join the group. During the tour in promotion of 1975's Stampede, Johnston was forced to take time off due to a stomach illness.
With Johnston having to leave in the middle of a tour, Michael McDonald was brought in on keyboards and vocals. The group released Takin' It to the Streets in 1976. After the release of its follow-up Livin' on the Fault Line, Johnston decided to leave the group due to stylistic differences, and embarked on a solo career. He was not replaced, as McDonald subsequently took over as primary lead vocalist. Minute by Minute was released in 1978, before Jeff Baxter and founding drummer John Hartman left in April 1979 – the former to focus on record production, and the latter to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Baxter and Hartman were replaced by John McFee and Chet McCracken, respectively, while Cornelius Bumpus joined on saxophone and keyboards. After recording One Step Closer in 1980, Porter was replaced by Willie Weeks, and backup percussionist Bobby LaKind became an official band member. With both leading members Simmons and McDonald beginning to focus more on their respective solo careers, it was announced in March 1982 that the Doobie Brothers had disbanded. The group returned for a final concert tour in the summer, recordings from which were released the following year as Farewell Tour.

### 1987–1998

After a five-year absence, the Doobie Brothers reunited in May 1987 for a tour to benefit the Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation, with a 12-piece lineup including Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald, Jeff Baxter, John McFee, Tiran Porter, John Hartman, Michael Hossack, Keith Knudsen, Chet McCracken, Bobby LaKind and Cornelius Bumpus. Following the tour, the group reformed permanently and signed with Capitol Records, with a six-piece lineup of Johnston, Simmons, Porter, Hartman, Hossack and LaKind. The band's first studio album in nine years, Cycles, was released in May 1989.
After the release of Cycles, the group toured with saxophonist/keyboardist Bumpus and backup keyboardist Dale Ockerman. A few months into the tour, LaKind left due to medical issues and was replaced by Richard Bryant. Jimi Fox also joined as a second touring percussionist. For the tour in promotion of Brotherhood in 1991, Ockerman, Bryant and Fox remained as touring members. The group toured until November 1991, at which point it disbanded for a second time. In October 1992, the band reunited to perform two shows to benefit Bobby LaKind, who had been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer; the regular lineup was joined by former members Michael McDonald, Jeff Baxter, Bumpus and LaKind himself. The percussionist died of his condition on December 24.
In the summer of 1993, the band reformed again with Johnston, Simmons, Hossack and Bumpus joined by John McFee, Willie Weeks and Keith Knudsen; after a few shows, Weeks and Bumpus were replaced by new touring members John Cowan and Danny Hull, respectively. By 1995, the group had been rejoined by McDonald and Bumpus. The tour also saw the introduction of new touring bassist Skylark, while McFee and Knudsen were substituted for select dates by Bernie Chiaravalle and Chet McCracken, respectively. After the recording of Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert, McDonald and Bumpus left, and Ockerman was replaced by Guy Allison.

### Since 1998

By summer 1998, Hull had been replaced by Marc Russo. The group released its first studio album in nine years, Sibling Rivalry, in October 2000. The following June, Hossack was sidelined after being injured in a motorcycle accident. He was temporarily replaced by Marvin "M.B." Gordy. After a few months, Hossack returned and Gordy remained as touring percussionist. Ed Wynne temporarily substituted for Russo during a tour in 2002.
In February 2005, Keith Knudsen died of pneumonia. In April, Gordy left the band. When they resumed touring, the group was joined by former Vertical Horizon drummer Ed Toth, who was introduced to them by Hossack. In the spring of 2010, Skylark was forced to leave after suffering a stroke, with John Cowan returning to take his place on tour; Hossack temporarily left around the same time, due to continuing effects stemming from his 2001 accident, with Tony Pia substituting. It later transpired that Hossack had contracted cancer, from which he later died in March 2012. Pia subsequently remained as second drummer.
Allison was replaced by Bill Payne of Little Feat in November 2015. The following summer, Pia left and Toth remained as the sole drummer. In May 2018, Marc Quiñones joined on percussion. In November 2019, it was announced that Michael McDonald would return for a 50th anniversary tour in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed. In November 2021, after the tour concluded, Payne departed due to his commitment to Little Feat, and McDonald assumed his keyboard parts.

## Official members
### Current members

| Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
| Patrick Simmons | 1970–19821987–199119921993–present | guitarbanjoflutelead and backing vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases |
| Tom Johnston | 1970–19771987–199119921993–present | guitarharmonicapianolead and backing vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from The Doobie Brothers (1971) to Takin' It to the Streets (1976), and from Farewell Tour (1983) – two tracks only onwardsMinute by Minute (1978) – one track only |
| Michael McDonald | 1975–1982198719921995–19962014 (studio guest only)2019–present | keyboardspianosynthesizerslead and backing vocalsmandolin | all Doobie Brothers releases from Takin' It to the Streets (1976) to Farewell Tour (1983)Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert (1996) – three tracks onlyWorld Gone Crazy (2010) – one track onlyLive at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011)Southbound (2014) |
| John McFee | 1979–1982198719921993–present | guitarpedal steel guitarviolinharmonicabanjomandolinbacking vocals | One Step Closer (1980)"Can't Let It Get Away" (1981)"Olana" (recorded in 1981, released in 2000)Farewell Tour (1983)all Doobie Brothers releases from Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert (1996) onwards |

### Former members

| Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
| John Hartman | 1970–19791987–19911992 (died 2021) | drumspercussionbacking vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from The Doobie Brothers (1971) to Minute by Minute (1978)Cycles (1989)Brotherhood (1991)Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |
| Dave Shogren | 1970–1971 (died 1999) | basskeyboardsguitarbacking vocals | The Doobie Brothers (1971)Toulouse Street (1972) – two tracks only |
| Michael Hossack | 1971–19731987–199119921993–2012 (did not tour 2010–2012; until his death) | drumspercussion | Toulouse Street (1972)The Captain and Me (1973)What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974)all Doobie Brothers releases from Cycles (1989) to Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |
| Tiran Porter | 1972–19801987–19911992 | bassbacking and occasional lead vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from Toulouse Street (1972) to One Step Closer (1980)Cycles (1989)Brotherhood (1991) |
| Keith Knudsen | 1973–1982198719921993–2005 (until his death) | drumspercussionbacking and occasional lead vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from What Were Once Habits Are Now Vices (1974) to Farewell Tour (1983)Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert (1996)Sibling Rivalry (2000)Live at Wolf Trap (2004)Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |
| Jeff "Skunk" Baxter | 1974–197919871992 (plus session contributions from 1972–73) | guitarpedal steel guitarlive backing vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from The Captain and Me (1973) – one track only to Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Chet McCracken | 1979–198219871992 (plus substitute in 1993 and 1995) (died 2022) | drumspercussionvibraphonemarimba | One Step Closer (1980)"Can't Let It Get Away" (1981)"Olana" (recorded in 1981, released in 2000)Farewell Tour (1983)Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |
| Cornelius Bumpus | 1979–198219871989–1990199219931995–1996 (died 2004) | saxophoneHammond organflutesynthesizersbacking and occasional lead vocals | One Step Closer (1980)"Can't Let It Get Away" (1981)"Olana" (recorded in 1981, released in 2000)Farewell Tour (1983)Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert (1996)Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |
| Bobby LaKind | 1980–19821987–19891992 (touring/session from 1975–1980; died 1992) | percussioncongasbongosbacking vocals | all Doobie Brothers releases from Takin' It to the Streets (1976) – three tracks only to Cycles (1989) |
| Willie Weeks | 1980–19821993 | bassbacking vocals | "Can't Let It Get Away" (1981)"Olana" (recorded in 1981, released in 2000)Farewell Tour (1983)Live at the Greek Theater 1982 (2011) |

## Touring members
### Current

| Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
| John Cowan | 1993–19952010–present | bassvocals | Sibling Rivalry (2010)Southbound (2014) – two tracks onlyLive from the Beacon Theatre (2019) onwards |
| Marc Russo | 1998–present | saxophone | Sibling Rivalry (2000)Live at Wolf Trap (2004)World Gone Crazy (2010) – two tracks onlyLive from the Beacon Theatre (2019) onwards |
| Ed Toth | 2005–present | drumspercussion | All Doobie Brothers releases from: World Gone Crazy (2010) onwards |
| Marc Quiñones | 2018–present | percussionbacking vocals | All Doobie Brothers releases from Live from the Beacon Theatre (2019), onwards |

### Former

| Name | Years active | Instruments | Details |
| Wayne Jackson | 1976–1977 (died 2016) | trumpet | Members of the Memphis Horns performed on Takin' It to the Streets and its tour. |
| Andrew Love | 1976–1977 (died 2012) | tenor saxophone | Members of the Memphis Horns performed on Takin' It to the Streets and its tour. |
| Lewis Collins | 1976–1977 | tenor saxophone | Members of the Memphis Horns performed on Takin' It to the Streets and its tour. |
| James Mitchell | 1976–1977 | baritone saxophone | Members of the Memphis Horns performed on Takin' It to the Streets and its tour. |
| Jack Hale | 1976–1977 | trombone | Members of the Memphis Horns performed on Takin' It to the Streets and its tour. |
| Norton Buffalo | 1977 (died 2009) | harmonicabacking vocals | Buffalo, Butler and McDonald appeared on the sessions for Livin' on the Fault Line. |
| Rosemary Butler | 1977 | backing vocals | Buffalo, Butler and McDonald appeared on the sessions for Livin' on the Fault Line. |
| Maureen McDonald | 1977 | backing vocals | Buffalo, Butler and McDonald appeared on the sessions for Livin' on the Fault Line. |
| Dale Ockerman | 1989–19911993–1996 | keyboardsbacking vocalsguitar | In the absence of Michael McDonald, Ockerman began recording and touring from Cycles. |
| Richard Bryant | 1989–1991 | percussionbacking vocals | After Bobby LaKind left due to medical issues, he was replaced by Bryant and Fox. |
| Jimi Fox | 1989–1991 | percussionbacking vocals | After Bobby LaKind left due to medical issues, he was replaced by Bryant and Fox. |
| Danny Hull | 1993–1998 | saxophoneharmonicakeyboardspercussionbacking vocals | Hull took over from Cornelius Bumpus after he left a few weeks into a tour in 1993. |
| Skylark | 1995–2010 | bassbacking vocals | After previous touring bassist John Cowan declined to return in 1995, Skylark took over. |
| Bernie Chiaravalle | 1995 (substitute) | guitar | Chiaravalle temporarily substituted for the unavailable John McFee during a tour in 1995. |
| Guy Allison | 1996–2015 | keyboardsbacking vocals | Allison joined the band's touring lineup in summer 1996, taking over from Ockerman. |
| Marvin "M.B." Gordy | 2001–2005 | percussiondrums (2001–02) | Gordy temporarily substituted for Michael Hossack, later remaining on percussion. |
| Ed Wynne | 2002 (substitute) | saxophonetrumpetbacking vocals | Wynne temporarily substituted for regular saxophonist Marc Russo during a tour in 2002. |
| Tony Pia | 2010–2016 | drumspercussion | Pia substituted for Michael Hossack from 2010 to 2012, and remained after his death. |
| Bill Payne | 2015–2021 (plus session contributions in 1972–74, 1978, 1988 and 2009–10) | keyboardsbacking vocals | Payne took over from Allison in 2015, and remained until 2021 to rejoin Little Feat as a full-time member. |

## Session

| Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
| Ted Templeman | 1972–19751977–197819802007–2010 | percussionbacking vocalsdrumstambourinecowbellmaracas | Toulouse Street (1972) The Captain and Me (1973) What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) Stampede (1975) Takin' It to the Streets (1976) Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) Minute by Minute (1978) One Step Closer (1980) World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Jerry Jumonville | 19721980 (died 2019) | tenor saxophone | Toulouse Street (1972) One Step Closer (1980) |
| Jon Robert Smith | 1972 | tenor saxophone | Toulouse Street (1972) |
| Joe Lane Davis | 1972 | baritone saxophone | Toulouse Street (1972) |
| Sherman Marshall Cyr | 1972 | trumpet | Toulouse Street (1972) |
| Nick DeCaro | 1972–1973 | string arrangements | The Captain and Me (1973) |
| Robert Margouleff | 1972–1973 | ARP synthesizer programming | The Captain and Me (1973) |
| Malcolm Cecil | 1972–1973 (died 2021) | ARP synthesizer programming | The Captain and Me (1973) |
| Novi Novog | 197319741978 | violasynthesizer solo | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) Takin' It to the Streets (1976) Minute by Minute (1978) |
| James Booker | 1973 (died 1983) | piano | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) |
| Arlo Guthrie | 1973 | autoharp | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) |
| Eddie Guzman | 1973 | congastimbalespercussion | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) |
| Milt Holland | 1973 (died 2005) | tablavibraphonemarimbapandeiropercussion | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) |
| Maria Muldaur | 19741975 | vocals | Stampede (1975) Takin' It to the Streets (1976) |
| Victor Feldman | 19741977 (died 1987) | marimbapercussionvibraphone | Stampede (1975) Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) |
| Bobbye Hall Porter | 1974 | congas | Stampede (1975) |
| Ry Cooder | 1974 | bottleneck guitar | Stampede (1975) |
| Karl Himmel | 1974 | drumspercussion | Stampede (1975) |
| Conte Candoli | 1974 (died 2001) | trumpets | Stampede (1975) |
| Pete Candoli | 1974 (died 2008) | trumpets | Stampede (1975) |
| Sherlie Matthews | 1974 | backing vocals | Stampede (1975) |
| Venetta Fields | 1974 | backing vocals | Stampede (1975) |
| Jessica Smith | 1974 | backing vocals | Stampede (1975) |
| Harry Bluestone | 1974 (died 1992) | concertmaster | Stampede (1975) |
| Nick DeCaro | 1974 | string arrangements | Stampede (1975) |
| Richard Tufo | 1974 | orchestration | Stampede (1975) |
| Paul Riser | 1974 | string and horn arrangements | Stampede (1975) |
| Curtis Mayfield | 1974 (died 1999) | string and horn arrangements | Stampede (1975) |
| Richie Hayward | 1975 (died 2010) | drums | Takin' It to the Streets (1976) |
| Jesse Butler | 1975 | organ | Takin' It to the Streets (1976) |
| Dan Armstrong | 1977 | electric sitar solo | Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) |
| David Paich | 1977 | string and horn arrangements | Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) |
| Nicolette Larson | 19781980 (died 1997) | vocals | Minute by Minute (1978) One Step Closer (1980) |
| Byron Berline | 1978 (died 2021) | fiddle | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Herb Pedersen | 1978 | banjo | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Lester Abrams | 1978 | electric piano | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Sumner Mering | 1978 | guitar | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Ben Cauley | 1978 (died 2015) | trumpet | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| Chris Thompson | 19801999–2000 | backing vocals | One Step Closer (1980) Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Patrick Henderson | 1980 | keyboards | One Step Closer (1980) |
| Lee Thornburg | 1980 | trumpetflugelhorn | One Step Closer (1980) |
| Joel Peskin | 1980 | baritone saxophone | One Step Closer (1980) |
| Bill Armstrong | 1980 | trumpet | One Step Closer (1980) |
| Jimmie Haskell | 1980 | string arrangements | One Step Closer (1980) |
| Kim Bullard | 19882007–2010 | keyboardssynthesizerpiano | Cycles (1989) World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Shannon Eigsti | 1988 (died 1988) | keyboards | Cycles (1989) |
| Dave Tyson | 1988 | keyboards | Cycles (1989) |
| Phil Aaberg | 1988 | keyboards | Cycles (1989) |
| Don Frank | 1988 | electronic drums | Cycles (1989) |
| Rem Smiers | 1988 | keytar | Cycles (1989) |
| Steve Canali | 1990 | slide guitar | Brotherhood (1991) |
| Vicki Randle | 1990 | backing vocals | Brotherhood (1991) |
| Rem Smiers | 1990 | backing vocals | Brotherhood (1991) |
| Yvonne Williams | 1999–2000 (died 1997) | backing vocals | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Maxayn Lewis | 1999–2000 | backing vocals | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Bill Champlin | 1999–2000 | backing vocals | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Cris Sommer-Simmons | 1999–2000 | backing vocals | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Lil' Patrick Harley Simmons | 1999–2000 | backing vocals | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| George Hawkins Jr | 1999–2000 | bass | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Bob Bangerter | 1999–2000 | acoustic rhythm guitar | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| Bob Glaub | 2007–20102021 | bass | World Gone Crazy (2010) Liberté (2021) |
| James Hutchinson | 2007–2010 | bass | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Willie Nelson | 2007–2010 | vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Ross Hogarth | 2007–2010 | guitardrumspercussion | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Tim Pierce | 2007–2010 | guitar | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Gregg Bissonette | 2007–2010 | drums | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Joey Waronker | 2007–2010 | drums | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Karl Perazzo | 2007–2010 | percussion | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Mic Gillette | 2007–2010 (died 2016) | trumpetstrombones | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Cameron Stone | 2007–2010 | cello | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Siedah Garrett | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Dorian Holley | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Nayanna Holley | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Darryl Phinnessee | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Amy Holland-McDonald | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Gail Swanson | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Tim James | 2007–2010 | backing vocals | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| Zac Brown | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Sara Evans | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Tyler Farr | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Eric Gunderson | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Stephen Barker Liles | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Toby Keith | 2014 (died 2024) | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Jerrod Niemann | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Blake Shelton | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Amanda Sudano-Ramirez | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Chris Young | 2014 | lead vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Casey James | 2014 | lead vocalsguitar solo | Southbound (2014) |
| Brad Paisley | 2014 | lead vocalslead guitar | Southbound (2014) |
| Charlie Worsham | 2014 | lead vocalsbanjo | Southbound (2014) |
| Tom Bukovac | 2014 | electric guitar | Southbound (2014) |
| J. T. Corenflos | 2014 (died 2020) | electric guitar | Southbound (2014) |
| Jerry McPherson | 2014 | electric guitar | Southbound (2014) |
| Vince Gill | 2014 | guitar solo | Southbound (2014) |
| Dann Huff | 2014 | guitar solo | Southbound (2014) |
| Hunter Hayes | 2014 | guitar | Southbound (2014) |
| Bryan Sutton | 2014 | acoustic guitarmandolin | Southbound (2014) |
| Ilya Toshinsky | 2014 | acoustic guitarbanjobouzoukimandolin | Southbound (2014) |
| Tony Lucido | 2014 | bass | Southbound (2014) |
| Tommy Sims | 2014 | bass | Southbound (2014) |
| Jimmie Lee Sloas | 2014 | bass | Southbound (2014) |
| Jimmy De Martini | 2014 | fiddlebacking vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Aubrey Haynie | 2014 | fiddle | Southbound (2014) |
| Larry Hall | 2014 | violinviolacelloorchestrationtrombonetrumpet | Southbound (2014) |
| Dan Dugmore | 2014 | steel guitardobro | Southbound (2014) |
| Charlie Judge | 2014 | keyboards | Southbound (2014) |
| Michael Rojas | 2014 | keyboards | Southbound (2014) |
| Shannon Forrest | 2014 | drums | Southbound (2014) |
| Chris McHugh | 2014 | drums | Southbound (2014) |
| Clay Cook | 2014 | backing vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Vicki Hampton | 2014 | backing vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| John Driskell Hopkins | 2014 | backing vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Wendy Moten | 2014 | backing vocals | Southbound (2014) |
| Huey Lewis | 2014 | harmonica | Southbound (2014) |
| John Shanks | 2021 | electric and acoustic guitarbass guitardobrokeyboardssynthesizerpianoorganprogrammingpercussionbacking vocals | Liberté (2021) |
| Victor Indrizzo | 2021 | drumspercussion | Liberté (2021) |
| Bradley Giroux | 2021 | drum programming | Liberté (2021) |
| Jeff Babko | 2021 | pianosynthesizerWurlitzer organHammond organclavinet | Liberté (2021) |
| Lucy Woodward | 2021 | backing vocals | Liberté (2021) |
| Dan Keen | 2021 | string arrangements | Liberté (2021) |

## Lineups

| Period | Members | Releases |
| Fall 1970 – November 1971 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Dave Shogren – bass, organ, guitar, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals | The Doobie Brothers (1971) Toulouse Street (1972) – two tracks |
| December 1971 – September 1973 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion | Toulouse Street (1972) – remaining tracks The Captain and Me (1973) What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) |
| September 1973 – September 1974 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals | What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (1974) – Knudsen's backing vocals |
| September 1974 – April 1975 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Jeff Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals | Stampede (1975) |
| April 1975 – October 1977 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Jeff Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with The Memphis Horns – horns (touring members 1976–77) | Takin' It to the Streets (1976) Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) |
| October 1977 – April 1979 | Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Jeff Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, percussion, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with Norton Buffalo – harmonica (touring member 1977–78) Rosemary Butler – vocals (touring member 1977–78) Maureen McDonald – vocals (touring member 1977–78) | Minute by Minute (1978) |
| May 1979 – August 1980 | Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals Chet McCracken – drums, percussion, vibraphone Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards, vocals | One Step Closer (1980) |
| August 1980 – September 1982 | Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Willie Weeks – bass, backing vocals Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals Chet McCracken – drums, percussion, vibraphone Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards, vocals | Farewell Tour (1983) |
| Band inactive September 1982 – May 1987 |||
| May – July 1987 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Jeff Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals Chet McCracken – drums, percussion, vibraphone Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards, vocals | none |
| July 1987 – June 1989 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals | Cycles (1989) |
| June – September 1989 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards with Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) | none |
| September – December 1989 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards with Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Richard Bryant – percussion, vocals (touring member) Jimi Fox – percussion, vocals (touring member) | none |
| December 1989 – November 1991 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion with Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Richard Bryant – percussion, vocals (touring member) Jimi Fox – percussion, vocals (touring member) | Brotherhood (1991) |
| Band inactive November 1991 – October 1992 |||
| October 1992 (two shows) | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards Jeff Baxter – guitar, pedal steel guitar Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals John Hartman – drums, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards | none |
| Band inactive October 1992 – summer 1993 |||
| Summer – fall 1993 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Willie Weeks – bass, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards with Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) | none |
| Fall 1993 – early 1995 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Danny Hull – saxophone, keyboards (touring member) | none |
| Early 1995 – summer 1996 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals Cornelius Bumpus – saxophone, keyboards with Skylark – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Dale Ockerman – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Danny Hull – saxophone, keyboards (touring member) | Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert (1996) |
| Summer 1996 – summer 1998 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with Skylark – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Danny Hull – saxophone, keyboards (touring member) | none |
| Summer 1998 – June 2001 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with Skylark – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | Sibling Rivalry (2000) |
| June 2001 – February 2005 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, vocals with Skylark – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) M.B. Gordy – percussion, drums (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | Live at Wolf Trap (2004) |
| April 2005 – spring 2010 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion with Skylark – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | none |
| Spring 2010 – March 2012 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael Hossack – drums, percussion with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Tony Pia – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | World Gone Crazy (2010) |
| March 2012 – November 2015 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals Michael McDonald – keyboards, vocals (studio only, seven tracks on Southbound (2014)) with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Guy Allison – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Tony Pia – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | Southbound (2014) |
| November 2015 – summer 2016 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Bill Payne – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Tony Pia – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | none |
| Summer 2016 – May 2018 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Bill Payne – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | none |
| May 2018 – November 2019 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Bill Payne – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Quiñones – percussion, vocals (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | Live from the Beacon Theatre (2019) |
| November 2019 – November 2021 | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards, mandolin John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Bill Payne – keyboards, vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Quiñones – percussion, vocals (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | Liberté (2021) |
| November 2021 – present | Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar, banjo Michael McDonald – lead vocals, keyboards, mandolin John McFee – guitar, violin, backing vocals with John Cowan – bass, backing vocals (touring member) Ed Toth – drums, percussion (touring member) Marc Quiñones – percussion, vocals (touring member) Marc Russo – saxophone (touring member) | none to date |