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John Carpenter Press 2026
John Carpenter picks the records that changed his life

By Rich Hobson Published

He made Halloween, The Thing and Big Trouble In Little China - but what song got under John Carpenter's skin?

Interviews
Doobie Brothers publicity photo
Fifty years down the tracks, the Doobie Brothers remain friends - even when they argue

By Dave Ling Published

With vocalist Michael McDonald on board again and a new album, the Doobie Brothers still have what it takes

Bands & Artists
Doobie Brothers studio portrait
The Doobie Brothers bring back Michael McDonald on Walk This Road

By John Aizlewood Published

Whoa-oh-whoa, they’ve brought the big gun back into the band for album number 16

Bands & Artists
Michael McDonald posing for a photograph in the early 1990s
Even yacht rock icon Michael McDonald is criticising Donald Trump and the US government

By Classic Rock Published

Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald is worried about the state of America

Bands & Artists
A sunset over the ocean made from a vinyl record
Yacht Rock: A Beginner’s Guide In 5 essential albums

By Jerry Ewing Published

Yacht rock, soft rock – call it what you will. Here are five brilliant albums that define the genre in all its bearded, Hawaiian-shirted glory

Albums
Uncle Sam playing a guitar in front of a US flag
10 great classic rock songs that were huge hits in America but largely ignored in the UK

By Howard Johnson Published

10 songs America took to its rockin' heart while the Brits remained oblivious

Tracks & Singles
The Doobie Brothers on The Midnight Special in 1973
Music doesn't get much breezier than The Doobie Brothers on the Midnight Special

By Fraser Lewry Published

Watch The Doobie Brothers play a delightfully carefree version of Listen To The Music on the Midnight Special in 1973

Bands & Artists
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Long Train Runnin': the Doobie Brothers' jam that became a dancefloor classic

By Bill DeMain Published

The Doobie Brothers' Long Train Runnin' was an instrumental showcase for "half-hour solos" before their producer saw its hit potential

Bands & Artists
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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony called off - TV special revealed

By Scott Munro Published

With lockdown restrictions still in place, the rescheduled ceremony will no longer take place as planned in November, TV special will honour the Class Of 2020 instead

Bands & Artists
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Judas Priest and Soundgarden shortlisted in Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame fan ballot

By Scott Munro Published

Judas Priest, Soundgarden and Pat Benatar among top five artists on Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame fan ballot - Priest thank fans for casting their vote

Bands & Artists
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