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Patrick Simmons
American musician (born 1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Patrick Simmons, see Patrick Simmons (disambiguation).
Patrick Simmons (born October 19, 1948)[1] is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers, with whom he was inducted as into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.[2][3] Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure.
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Patrick Simmons | |
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![]() Simmons performing with the Doobie Brothers in 2013 | |
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Born | (1948-10-19) October 19, 1948 (age 75) Aberdeen, Washington |
Origin | San Jose, California |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo |
Years active | 1970–present |
Labels | Warner Bros., Capitol, Elektra |
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