Frank Mastropolo
Rockers Look Back at the Fillmore East’s Opening Night
Known as the "Church of Rock 'n' Roll,' New York's Fillmore East opened its doors on March 8, 1968.
Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston Reflects on ‘Listen to the Music’ at 40
In 1972, the infectious strumming riff that opened ‘Listen to the Music’ introduced fans to the uniquely American sound of the Doobie Brothers. Their blend of rock and R&B produced a string of hits throughout the next decade. At age 40, ‘Listen to the Music’ remains a classic rock radio staple and the Doobies -- with founding members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons -- still maintain a busy to