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.
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"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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