We think of the yacht rock era in terms of the late 70s and early 80s. But some songs give off those vibes even if they were released outside that time frame. It helps if the principals involved have ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers performs during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 12, 2025 in ...
Smooth grooves. Shimmering production. Sun-drenched sophistication. Yacht rock is having a moment again, and one new ranking just handed the genre a fresh crown. In a new feature titled "Yacht Rock: ...
When Van Halen was working on their sixth album, 1984, the band was stuck on one track: “I’ll Wait.” Producer Ted Templeman, who worked with Michael McDonald when he was in the Doobie Brothers, asked ...
Patrick Simmons, a founding member of The Doobie Brothers, is calling from Maui, but he’s not on a yacht (more on that later). Instead, he’s busy recharging in preparation for the 2020 Rock & Roll ...