Sad news for the world of music. Doobie Brothers co-founder, drummer John Hartman has died, at the age of 72. The legendary rock band announced Hartman’s death in posts on its official Instagram and Twitter accounts, where they complimented him as “a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman”.
The statement reads: “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us. John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies,” the band wrote in its social media posts. “He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band’s personality! We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest In Peace John”.
It is not known yet, when did Hartman die and the cause of death.
Hartman served as the Doobie Brothers’ drummer on each of the band’s first eight albums, and performed on popular tracks including 1972’s “Listen To The Music” 1973’s “Long Train Runnin'” and 1978’s “What a Fool Believes”.
A great loss. Rest in Peace, John Hartmann.
