Today, they have sold over 50 million records worldwide.įor this concert, it was raining at Treasure Island for much of the afternoon and early evening, but cleared up just in time for the performance before an enthusiastic crowd. The band became early favorites amongst the Hells Angels long before they made it big among the general public. The Doobie Brothers got their start in what is now California’s Silicon Valley, a year before the first single-chip microprocessor was invented at Intel and jumpstarted the booming tech industry of today. The group – founded in 19 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – can be forgiven for some slight fibbing on the tour name. Pat Simmons, the only constant member of the group through the decades and different lineups, pointed out this flexible branding, noting that it was more like a 53 rd Anniversary – but no reason to quibble. The Doobie Brothers brought their “50 th Anniversary Tour” to the Treasure Island Amphitheater Friday evening. The Doobie Brothers played Friday at the Treasure Island Ampitheater at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, MN.
