The Doobie Brothers' original name, when the core members first united, was simply The Doobie Brothers. This was the first name the group collectively adopted upon their formation.
When the musicians who would become The Doobie Brothers joined forces, they immediately began performing under the name "Doobie Brothers." This distinguished them from earlier musical projects that individual members had been a part of prior to the band's official inception.
Early Musical Projects of Future Members
While "The Doobie Brothers" was their initial collective name, several key members had played in other bands before forming the iconic group. These were separate entities and not earlier iterations of The Doobie Brothers themselves.
| Member(s) | Prior Band Name | Role in Prior Band |
|---|---|---|
| John Hartman, Tom Johnston | Pud | Power Trio |
| Patrick Simmons, Tiran Porter | Scratch | Band |
These prior engagements highlight the diverse musical backgrounds that eventually converged to create the distinctive sound of The Doobie Brothers. However, once they coalesced, the name "Doobie Brothers" was the collective identity they started with.
