Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary: Tom Johnson Not Touring Due to THIS Serious Health Issue

Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary: Tom Johnson Not Touring Due to THIS Serious Health Issue
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Doobie Brothers' 50th-anniversary tour will push through despite Tom Johnston's absence.

The highly-anticipated 50th-anniversary tour of the Doobie Brothers will officially start on May 25 in Hollywood, Florida, and end on Oct. 29 in Abbortsford, BC Canada. However, only Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, and John McFee will be able to tour due to Johnston's recent health issue.

Tom Johnston To Miss Doobie Brothers' 50th-Anniversary Tour

A few days before the Doobie Brothers' anniversary tour starts, Johnston announced that he would not be able to join the group as he is scheduled to undergo surgery. He was also advised to take time off while waiting.

According to the press release, as cited by Ultimate Classic Rock & Culture, Johnston will not join the band until he recovers.

"I hope for a speedy recovery and can't wait to get back on the road and continue doing what I love," Johnston said, adding: "I would like to thank Pat, Michael, John and the entire Doobie Brothers band for covering for me while I recover from back surgery. I'm sure they will bring it every night as they always do."


Johnston's statement did not reveal how and when he sustained the injury, but his health issue came months after Simmons expressed his excitement to be on the tour again and work with his bandmates.

Doobie Brothers' 50th-Anniversary Tour Dates, Venues

While Johnston will not be part of the tour, fans can see the Doobie Brothers' other members perform together on stage. Here are the updated dates and venues of the Doobie Brothers' 50th Anniversary Tour based on the group's website:

May 26 - Hollywood, FL, at Hard Rock Live

May 27 - St. Petersburg, FL, at Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater

May 29 - Concord, NC, at Charlotte Motor Speedway

June 8 - Highland, CA, at Yaamava Theater

June 10 - Sparks, NV, at Nugget Event Center

June 12 - West Valley, UT, at Maverik Center

June 15 - Kansas City, MO, at Starlight Theatre

June 16 - Springfield, MO, at Great Southern Bank Arena

June 18 - Sioux City, IA, at Tyson Events Center

June 19 - Des Moines, IA, at Wells Fargo Arena

June 21 - Duluth, MN, at AMSOIL Arena

June 22 - Madison, WI, at Breese Stevens Field

June 24 - Fort Wayne, IN, at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

June 25 - Peoria, IL, at Peoria Civic Center

June 27 - Huber Heights, OH, at Rose Music Center at The Heights

June 29 - Youngstown, OH, at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre

July 1 - Pikeville, KY, at Appalachian Wireless Arena

July 1 - Louisville, KY, at The Palace Theatre

July 2 - Portsmouth, VA, at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion

July 7 - Reading, PA, at Santander Performing Arts Center

July 9 - New Brunswick, NJ, at State Theatre New Jersey

July 10 - New Brunswick, NJ, at State Theatre New Jersey

July 12 - Morristown, NJ, at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

July 13 - Morristown, NJ, at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

July 15 - Canandaigua, NY, at CMAC

Aug. 19 - Waite Park, MN, at The Ledge Amphitheater

Aug. 21 - Lincoln, NE, at Pinewood Bowl Theater

Aug. 24 - Camdenton, MO, at Ozarks Amphitheatre

Aug. 26 - Memphis TN, at Live at The Garden

Aug. 27 - Brandon MS, at Brandon Amphitheater

Aug. 29 - Biloxi, MS, at Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Aug. 31 - Huntsville, AL, at The Orion Amphitheater

Sep. 1 - Franklin, TN, at FirstBank Amphitheater

Sep. 2 - Macon, GA, at Macon Centreplex

Sep. 4 - Savannah, GA, at Enmarket Arena

Sep. 7 - Simpsonville, SC, at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park

Sep. 8 - Greensboro, NC, at White Oak Amphitheatre

Sep. 10 - Charleston, SC, at Credit One Stadium

Oct. 6 - National Harbor, MD, at MGM National Harbor

Oct. 7 - Uncasville, CT, at Mohegan Sun Arena

Oct. 9 - Atlantic City, NJ, at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Oct. 14 - Halifax, NS Canada, at ScotiaBank Center

Oct. 15 - Moncton, NB Canada, at Avenir Center

Oct. 18 - Oshawa Canada, at Tribute Communities Center

Oct. 20 - St. Catharines, On Canada, at Meridian Centre

Oct. 23. - Winnipeg, Canada, at Canada Life Center

Oct. 25 - Edmonton, AB Canada, at Rogers Place

Oct. 26 - Calgary, AB Canada, at Scotiabank Saddledome

Oct. 28 - Kelowna, BC Canada, at Prospera Place

Oct. 29 - Abbortsford, BC Canada, at Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre

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