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Why we love them: Chris Robinson struts Mick Jagger.īook it: Shake Your Money Maker 30th Anniversary tour What to expect: The 1990 album set and all their hits Their reunion tour, initially sidelined by the pandemic, brought about a 30th anniversary reissue of Shake Your Money Maker, along with a previously unheard track, “Charming Mess.” Look for an album of all-new songs to come. “ ‘Oh, they’re doing it for the money.’ Of course we’re doing it for the money! A lot of bands have come and gone in 30 years, and it makes us feel very proud about the work and craft put into it.” Throughout their chaotic career, punctuated by breakups and an ever-changing band lineup, the Robinson brothers incessantly squabbled.
The backstory: “I understand everyone’s cynicism about it,” says singer Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes’ “Shake Your Money Maker 30th Anniversary” tour with his guitarist brother, Rich, original bassist Sven Pipien and a new supporting band. The reunion: The Black Crowes (November 2021–October 2022) Why we love them: Hippies on blue-eyed soul What to expect: Michael McDonald is back! Having McDonald back on the shows, says singer-guitarist and founding member Johnston, is “the cherry on top of this whole tour because it adds an aspect of musical style that we don’t normally even attempt to do … I think it’s going to be a real thrill for people to come see.”
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Now it’s full steam ahead for 2022, beginning in June. But October saw the Doobies release their 15th album, Liberté (sans McDonald). But then came COVID-19, which postponed the tour for more than a year, and when they finally got rolling in 2021, the virus hit the band, as well. The backstory: The Doobie Brothers had a big year planned for 2020 - induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and their 50th anniversary tour, with the return of soulful front man Michael McDonald marking the first string of concerts in which Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, John McFee and McDonald performed together in 25 years. The reunion: The Doobie Brothers (fall 2021, summer 2022)