I know him. He is just outstandingly gifted. His intellectual talent is beyond measure. He is with my telecaster go to person backstage the first person I seek. He, as the others, are exceptional family focused, exceptionally talented and a gift to all of us. Unpretentious, gifted and all of them loving. The Doobie Brothers are exceptional individually and as a group. Why? Because these men are married to outstanding women! Just listen to the music and your get it factor will click in.....Love of the music, family and the fans.
John McFee is one of the most underrated and talented musicians that I have ever followed threw the years!! I watched this guy play everything to keep the Doobies going . I watched him pick it up on stage where needed!! I thank him for being so devoted to this great band and always putting himself behind on stage!! He could have moved on but he didn't!!! We love you John!!!!!!
I met John after a Doobie Brothers concert at The Majestic Theater, San Antonio, Texas, 2009..(the same night the NY Yankees won the World Series). A very nice man, perfect gentleman. Looking forward to this years 50th Anniversary Tour. Just bought my tickets for October.
John has a great understated sense of humour which i adore. Such a charming man as well as a fantastically talented musician. His will be a life well lived x
Just seeing this great interview..John is my favorite player/singer of The Doobie Brothers...he is so so talented and down to earth...yes a musician not a rock star...although you definitely are in my book...I have a little crush..love you John!! ❤
John is a great musician one of the best, a very smart man, i loved his statement, about today's singers/ musicians, who can't sing and use tuners, and players, they are not true talent.
Had the pleasure of seeing them in Charlotte several years ago. Front row seats, right in front of John. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him, he was just amazing. Tossed me a guitar pick at the end of the show.
Love to see and hear John Mcee such a great music genius. I cannot wait till they come back to UK but don't think they will I have see them and followed since the came to UK in 1977 love them please John come to UK we are waiting RT
Terrific conversation with John McFee. As far as George Harrison is concerned, he was a great guitar player because he was wonderful at selecting the right notes for any song he played. It wasn’t the speed, it was his choice of notes. That talent comes from the soul.
My favorite Doobie Bro. His humility is obvious on stage and off. Saw band twice last year and he always had my attention. Pat and Tommy are blessed to have his talents.
I am an English guy who lived in the States for a while in the 70’s and loved the Doobies then and still do. Recently I have rediscovered them and woken up to how brilliant they still are. But the thing is, when you watch their live stuff now, there is something hugely charismatic and magnetic about seeing John McFee on stage. He makes it look so easy, he looks like he’s having fun, and engaging with the audience. Then you watch this and you realise he is also as nice a guy as there is, intelligent, articulate, and humble too. Without even mentioning his multi-instrumental brilliance. He is one of my all-time favourite musicians. With US politics in the state it’s now in, maybe he should run for President!
Even though he's been a doobie for 30 + years , he'll ALWAYS be the FNG of the band. But a TALENTED FNG. See u in Charlotte next year for my 29th time seeing them LIVE. Something about u guys and those songs makes it feel the 70s again
As humble and gifted a musician could possibly be. Mr. McFee, and I know I speak for fellow musicians throughout the world, you are the genuine article. The real deal. Unpretentious to a fault and a nicer man you could not be. Thank you for years and years of your insurmountable talent.
If you love music, this definitely was not a wasted 42 minutes of your life. Great interview of an exceptional musician as well as a down to earth human being. Have appreciated the Doobie Brothers on record and live most of my life. Their catalogue of music stands the test of time, and always will. One last thing, during this difficult time in all our lives here in the United States, “People Gotta Love Again”. A beautiful song for these trying times.... Families and friends being torn apart over politics, has to stop... Facts Matter, and there should be consequences for those that intentionally mislead us for their selfish interests. Thank You for reading. 👍🏻❤️😎
I remember seeing John live in the Doobie Brothers way back in the day. I thought he was the coolest. Played a lot of Dean guitars. He's had an amazing career.
What a great guy and so tremendously talented. What ever happened to Southern Pacific? They were super good too How could anyone give a thumbs down, loosers!! 😡. Good job by the the host of this interview.
Outstanding musicians, Doobie's Band member and human being. He brings so much variety of sounds and harmony to the band. I saw some of his virtual performances during the Covid lockdown thing.... Much respect.
This is a great interview of a great musician. Love to hear these "old school" guys with real chops discuss their craft. These are the guys who made music when you had to have real talent to make records - like he said, real music. Cris Cohen conducts a great interview - do some research in advance, ask the question, sit back and let the guest tell their story. So many interviewers want to make it about them. Nice work from both John and Cris. Thanks.
One of the most talented musicians I've ever seen / heard, .... a very big contributor to the Doobie Brothers, He would be hard if not impossible to replace. I would say he's modest, but he's a giant in the music world !
Watch the 82 Doobie Brothers santa barbara show here on youtube. These guys are all just talent at it's finest. Having fun and John on the guitar is just amazing. Thanks for all you did and do
John, you are not only a fantastic musician but also a really sincere person too. A wonderful interview and just so comforting to hear you say just how much you value music and how you always want to give 100% commitment to the cause. Your contribution to one of the greatest bands in the World is appreciated by everyone who loves them. Stay safe.
I’ve been in absolute awe of John McFee since he joined the DB. Several meet and greets and cheek kisses, he really loves his craft and his fans! Totally bad ass musician that is totally humble and so smart! I see the Doobie Brothers every time they are in the Southeast. Hopefully I can see them in California one day! The fact that he likes George Harrison says a lot! ☮️ ❤️ and blessings for you and your family! Legend!!!!!
Well said. A lot of spoiled, untalented, lazy, fake, child-ass musicians out there now days. This is why the radio and live concert industry has almost died. But, at the same time, there are still enough real music lovers out there to fill up an arena from time to time. Keep at it! I'm 40 years old and I just now discovered how great you guys really are! Blows my mind! Love it!
Yes John Mc Fee is great in the Doobie Brothers but my love for his playing goes back to his days in the band Clover. So much talent in that Marin County band. I went to see them every wednesday night at a club called Uncle Sam's for $1. Good memories.
To maintain the skills that John and the other musicians in the Doobies have at their ages takes a huge amount of self-discipline and work, including to keep the body, hands, voice and brain in condition to play the music, not to mention of course their huge talent.
Great to see all Doobie Brothers, healthy and happy. The cover your did with Peter Frampton (Let it Rain), is fantastic. Thanks for this rare John McFee interview; a talented musician.
I met John at a meet and great in 2019~I asked to stand between Pat and Tom and apologize to John and he could not of been nicer. I just recently at 70 yrs old started reading about what a multi talented musician🎶🎻🎸🪕🎹🎵 he is. He works hard to be the great guy he has become❣️ A Hui Hou🌴, Suszi🌺
What a damn shame Covid sidelined this 50th Anniversary Tour for the year and certainly well into next year as well. Wear masks, stay healthy & we'll be there for you when you can get back out! Bless you all for the music we get to have every day, year after year.
Very good interview with a legend, the interviewer asks the right questions at the right time in the right way. No hijacking the interview. Very enjoyable.
Very entertaining to hear the background and the real straight talk from John. I grew up listening to the Doobies. Just always assumed they were superhuman...
When Clover bandmates were playing softball, John was practicing. He was one of the Bay Areas finest, well rounded players.Guitar , Pedal steel, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and others. Monday nights at the Lions Share. with Clover
That was terrific! Thanks so much for that connection, great to know about who I’ve been listening to for 40 some odd years! Carry on John Mcfee, best wishes
Johnny's just like Clyde Jackson Browne almost ageless it's hard to believe he's 70 now. I always liked his work too and the mid-90s with southern Pacific
This interview was all I was hoping for. The musical and band talk was on point, relevant and interesting, without silly gossip. I just have to say this interviewer, Cris did a splendid job!
As with most comments here, it's great hearing from John - but something that hasn't been said much is this is a great interview by Cris Cohen - perfect questions inserted at the right time, and then letting John answer. One of the best interviews I have seen.
YES! I get it! I play in a cover band and move from guitar (acoustic and electric) ... to keyboards ... to lead and harmony vocals. We've been playing 'Long Train' since I was in high school ('79). For 2021 we are adding 'Black Water'. Always loved that song. Looking forward to the challenge! 🎸 🎹 🎤
What a lovely man.... his talent is phenomenal. A inspiration to share what it takes to be a multi instrumentalist.
Just saw him in Toronto and he was amazing as were they all. Well worth the price of the ticket!
Truly an unsung hero of real music. Thank you John McFee.
I know him. He is just outstandingly gifted. His intellectual talent is beyond measure. He is with my telecaster go to person backstage the first person I seek. He, as the others, are exceptional family focused, exceptionally talented and a gift to all of us. Unpretentious, gifted and all of them loving. The Doobie Brothers are exceptional individually and as a group. Why? Because these men are married to outstanding women! Just listen to the music and your get it factor will click in.....Love of the music, family and the fans.
Tell us about the woman they are married to. Why are they so outstanding?
Great musician and an even better human being. They just don't get any better.
Agreed
So true!
Simple and Sweet. Very well said!!!!!
John McFee is one of the most underrated and talented musicians that I have ever followed threw the years!! I watched this guy play everything to keep the Doobies going . I watched him pick it up on stage where needed!! I thank him for being so devoted to this great band and always putting himself behind on stage!! He could have moved on but he didn't!!! We love you John!!!!!!
the greatest telecaster sound in wade in the water with Clover! check it
He's not that good
This man have something special. Brilliant musician play anything with strings and always humble and smiling, my favorite guitarist.
I met John after a Doobie Brothers concert at The Majestic Theater, San Antonio, Texas, 2009..(the same night the NY Yankees won the World Series).
A very nice man, perfect gentleman.
Looking forward to this years 50th Anniversary Tour. Just bought my tickets for October.
17:31 "There should not be people having success that can't sing, write or play." Spot on! Thank you, John!
John has a great understated sense of humour which i adore. Such a charming man as well as a fantastically talented musician. His will be a life well lived x
Just seeing this great interview..John is my favorite player/singer of The Doobie Brothers...he is so so talented and down to earth...yes a musician not a rock star...although you definitely are in my book...I have a little crush..love you John!! ❤
John is a great musician one of the best, a very smart man, i loved his statement, about today's singers/ musicians, who can't sing and use tuners, and players, they are not true talent.
John McFee was the perfect replacement for Skunk in The Doobie Brothers. He fits like a glove!
Had the pleasure of seeing them in Charlotte several years ago. Front row seats, right in front of John. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him, he was just amazing. Tossed me a guitar pick at the end of the show.
John McFee is brilliant, supremely talented, a straight shooter, hard worker, and humble. Listen to the music and we can dance our blues away.
Love to see and hear John Mcee such a great music genius. I cannot wait till they come back to UK but don't think they will I have see them and followed since the came to UK in 1977 love them please John come to UK we are waiting RT
I love John. Such a good person and superb musician.
Awesome. So impressed with him last night. Quiet slayer of the stage.
Terrific conversation with John McFee. As far as George Harrison is concerned, he was a great guitar player because he was wonderful at selecting the right notes for any song he played. It wasn’t the speed, it was his choice of notes. That talent comes from the soul.
Agreed
Glad to see the Doobie Brothers finally gotInducted into the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame in 2020
It’s amazing how the music survived for more than 50 years. I feel so lucky being part of it from the beginning.
Well said. So true
John is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and a gentleman too. I for one do appreciate the Doobie Brothers.
Mr. McFee...you are a legend...you deserve all the accolades you receive...
I love this guy!
My favorite Doobie Bro. His humility is obvious on stage and off. Saw band twice last year and he always had my attention. Pat and Tommy are blessed to have his talents.
Really decent human being. Integral to the sound of the band.
I am an English guy who lived in the States for a while in the 70’s and loved the Doobies then and still do. Recently I have rediscovered them and woken up to how brilliant they still are. But the thing is, when you watch their live stuff now, there is something hugely charismatic and magnetic about seeing John McFee on stage. He makes it look so easy, he looks like he’s having fun, and engaging with the audience. Then you watch this and you realise he is also as nice a guy as there is, intelligent, articulate, and humble too. Without even mentioning his multi-instrumental brilliance. He is one of my all-time favourite musicians. With US politics in the state it’s now in, maybe he should run for President!
Even though he's been a doobie for 30 + years , he'll ALWAYS be the FNG of the band. But a TALENTED FNG. See u in Charlotte next year for my 29th time seeing them LIVE. Something about u guys and those songs makes it feel the 70s again
Great interview with a hugely talented
and humble guy.
He is perhaps the most talented of a great group.
As humble and gifted a musician could possibly be. Mr. McFee, and I know I speak for fellow musicians throughout the world, you are the genuine article. The real deal. Unpretentious to a fault and a nicer man you could not be. Thank you for years and years of your insurmountable talent.
If you love music, this definitely was not a wasted 42 minutes of your life.
Great interview of an exceptional musician as well as a down to earth human being.
Have appreciated the Doobie Brothers on record and live most of my life.
Their catalogue of music stands the test of time, and always will.
One last thing, during this difficult time in all our lives here in the United States,
“People Gotta Love Again”. A beautiful song for these trying times....
Families and friends being torn apart over politics, has to stop...
Facts Matter, and there should be consequences for those that intentionally
mislead us for their selfish interests.
Thank You for reading. 👍🏻❤️😎
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
John you're one hell of a musician and you play the pedal steel better than anyone I ever heard!
I remember seeing John live in the Doobie Brothers way back in the day. I thought he was the coolest. Played a lot of Dean guitars. He's had an amazing career.
Love this guy. Seems to enjoy himself when he's playing his guitar on stage.
What a great guy and so tremendously talented. What ever happened to Southern Pacific? They were super good too
How could anyone give a thumbs down, loosers!! 😡. Good job by the the host of this interview.
Most underrated musician on the planet.
Outstanding musicians, Doobie's Band member and human being. He brings so much variety of sounds and harmony to the band. I saw some of his virtual performances during the Covid lockdown thing.... Much respect.
This is a great interview of a great musician. Love to hear these "old school" guys with real chops discuss their craft. These are the guys who made music when you had to have real talent to make records - like he said, real music. Cris Cohen conducts a great interview - do some research in advance, ask the question, sit back and let the guest tell their story. So many interviewers want to make it about them. Nice work from both John and Cris. Thanks.
One of the most talented musicians I've ever seen / heard, .... a very big contributor to the Doobie Brothers, He would be hard if not impossible to replace. I would say he's modest, but he's a giant in the music world !
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Still rocking down the highway to see John and the Doobie Brothers!!!!!!!!
The best of all. Best guitar player. Too much underrated! Genius!
Great musician, and genuinely humble and great person, a musical hero of mine. Peace, from the UK.
from the UK
Watch the 82 Doobie Brothers santa barbara
show here on youtube. These guys are all just talent at it's finest. Having fun and John on the guitar is just amazing. Thanks for all you did and do
IKR? I loved that video…. Wish I could go back in time and go to that show!
John, you are not only a fantastic musician but also a really sincere person too. A wonderful interview and just so comforting to hear you say just how much you value music and how you always want to give 100% commitment to the cause. Your contribution to one of the greatest bands in the World is appreciated by everyone who loves them. Stay safe.
I’ve been in absolute awe of John McFee since he joined the DB. Several meet and greets and cheek kisses, he really loves his craft and his fans! Totally bad ass musician that is totally humble and so smart! I see the Doobie Brothers every time they are in the Southeast. Hopefully I can see them in California one day! The fact that he likes George Harrison says a lot! ☮️ ❤️ and blessings for you and your family! Legend!!!!!
This guy is a god and deserves much more fame! His talent is utterly amazing!
So true
@@Bandstofans He was a founding member of the bay area band Clover which would later include Huey Lewis,and many other talented musicians.
@@MegaSammy70 Yes. And Clover (minus Huey Lewis) was also the backing band for Elvis Costello's "My Aim Is True" album.
You are the best; I came from Dubai to Las Vegas to see the Doobie Brothers, Rod Stewart, the Eagles and Santana ... a total dream X
What a great guy,talented and Scottish background like me.
One of my all time personal favorite bands was his Southern Pacific. He’s a great songwriter, too!
Well said. A lot of spoiled, untalented, lazy, fake, child-ass musicians out there now days. This is why the radio and live concert industry has almost died. But, at the same time, there are still enough real music lovers out there to fill up an arena from time to time. Keep at it! I'm 40 years old and I just now discovered how great you guys really are! Blows my mind! Love it!
Love his pedal steel on South Side Midnight Lady.
Yes John Mc Fee is great in the Doobie Brothers but my love for his playing goes back to his days in the band Clover. So much talent in that Marin County band. I went to see them every wednesday night at a club called Uncle Sam's for $1. Good memories.
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To maintain the skills that John and the other musicians in the Doobies have at their ages takes a huge amount of self-discipline and work, including to keep the body, hands, voice and brain in condition to play the music, not to mention of course their huge talent.
GREAT musician and a GREAT person! Thank you!!
This guys is really really good .
One of my hero’s for sure .
I love the doobies !
Great to see all Doobie Brothers, healthy and happy. The cover your did with Peter Frampton (Let it Rain), is fantastic. Thanks for this rare John McFee interview; a talented musician.
I met John at a meet and great in 2019~I asked to stand between Pat and Tom and apologize to John and he could not of been nicer.
I just recently at 70 yrs old started reading about what a multi talented musician🎶🎻🎸🪕🎹🎵 he is. He works hard to be the great
guy he has become❣️ A Hui Hou🌴, Suszi🌺
Yes. He is incredibly nice.
Thank you so much for this interview!
I feel exactly the same way that McFee does whenever I hear Takin it to the Streets.
Good to see someone that has "everything" by some yardsticks retain his Humility. You can't go wrong with that.
I love the Doobie Brothers, I have to say though that John is my favorite..what a talent..great addition to the original mix!
The best thing is that musicians know musicians. Amazing interview....
Glad you liked it.
Outstanding questions
What a damn shame Covid sidelined this 50th Anniversary Tour for the year and certainly well into next year as well. Wear masks, stay healthy & we'll be there for you when you can get back out! Bless you all for the music we get to have every day, year after year.
John McFee is a awesome musician, and a great person !
And oh boy, can he ever play them all.....brilliant
The most important 42min ever.
John’s guitar on Elvis Costellos ”Alison”…. Wonderful!
Great to see John. Humble, and a great asset to the Doobie's. Love it man! You're a true talent and fun to watch!
Very good interview with a legend, the interviewer asks the right questions at the right time in the right way. No hijacking the interview. Very enjoyable.
Thank you
John is so talented! I agree with his take on over use of technology.
Wish it was full blown reunion and farewell tour with all And I mean all serving current and former members
John plays for "the song ! He has earned a life as a DB for sure.
Thanks for "Rain" & the mix was perfect. More please as the
world needs your sound.
Great interviewer, great musician. Loved it.
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Great interview with a genuine human being. Loved his comments about new so called musicians at a little over 17 1/2 minutes in.
On the Top of my list for favorite musicians, Awesome player, and great guy !!
#johnmcfee Thank you! Great and honest interview with humor. Stay young!! Children of the 50’s rule. Cheers from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺👏✊❤️
John your an amazing bloke.. Keep on rocken...mate...
One of the most articulate music interviews I can remember. Fascinating!
John is so smart and well-spoken.
Great man and musician. Grazie mille!!
Probably the first guitarist I really paid attention to in my teens. I had no idea who was playing, only that it was great.
John Mc Fee, ein sehr toller und sympathischer Typ, unvergessen sein Musik Videos 79, mit Mc Donalds, 20 mal gesehen, Top.!
Very entertaining to hear the background and the real straight talk from John. I grew up listening to the Doobies. Just always assumed they were superhuman...
Well, they might be a little superhuman.
When Clover bandmates were playing softball, John was practicing. He was one of the Bay Areas finest, well rounded players.Guitar , Pedal steel, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and others. Monday nights at the Lions Share. with Clover
My greatest guitar hero!!
That was terrific! Thanks so much for that connection, great to know about who I’ve been listening to for 40 some odd years! Carry on John Mcfee, best wishes
The best interview I’ve seen on him. A lovely man.
He is.
Great musician and very beautiful and humble man. God bless.
First time I've seen an interview with John. I'm impressed. He talks sense about music. Enjoyed listening. Thanks for your music. 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎙
Johnny's just like Clyde Jackson Browne almost ageless it's hard to believe he's 70 now.
I always liked his work too and the mid-90s with southern Pacific
What an incredible musician and person…keep rockin’ John!!
what an excellent interviewer, excellent questions. loved John’s/ Clover’s work with Costello on My Aim is True, my favorite of his albums.
Thank you
This interview was all I was hoping for. The musical and band talk was on point, relevant and interesting, without silly gossip. I just have to say this interviewer, Cris did a splendid job!
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Top man John, love from across the pond ❤️🇬🇧❤️
Same, from across the other pond 🇦🇺
I approve of this message 100%!
As with most comments here, it's great hearing from John - but something that hasn't been said much is this is a great interview by Cris Cohen - perfect questions inserted at the right time, and then letting John answer. One of the best interviews I have seen.
Thank you. Very nice of you to say.
Great musician, sounds like a great guy !
He definitely is.
YES! I get it! I play in a cover band and move from guitar (acoustic and electric) ... to keyboards ... to lead and harmony vocals. We've been playing 'Long Train' since I was in high school ('79). For 2021 we are adding 'Black Water'. Always loved that song. Looking forward to the challenge! 🎸 🎹 🎤
Happy birthday 🎉 🎂🎉 a day late so hope you enjoyed it think about you often Roberta, lanes soon to be
I HIGHLY APPRECIATE GREAT GUYS LIKE JON McFEE!!
Love John McFee view of music, it is not about the shops but the song !