What Happened To John Hartman? How Did John Hartman Die?

John Hartman, a co-founder of the Doobie Brothers, and the drummer on all of their biggest recordings, has died. He was born on March 18, 1950 and died in Sept. 2022 at age 72.

News of Hartman’s demise was shared by the Doobie Brothers band on their social media pages on Sept. 22, 2022.

What happened to John Hartman? How did John Hartman die? However, the post did not reveal the cicumstances leading to his death but only indicated that he had died days earlier.

The Dobbies wrote;

“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. He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band personality! We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace John.”

Among the many classic rock recordings on which Hartman performed are their first hit, “Listen to the Music,” as well as “China Grove” and “Black Water,” from such albums as The Captain and Me, What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, and Takin’ It to the Streets.