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Michael Hossack
American drummer (1946–2012)
Michael Hossack | |
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Hossack in 1982 | |
| Also known as | Big Mike |
| Born | (1946-10-17)October 17, 1946 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2012(2012-03-12) (aged 65) Dubois, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1969–2010 |
Musical artist
Michael Joseph Hossack (October 17, 1946 – March 12, 2012) was an American drummer for the rock band The Doobie Brothers.[1]
Biography
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Hossack was known as "Big Mike" to his former band members.
He started playing drums in the Little Falls Cadets, a Boy Scout drum and bugle corps, as well as Our Lady of Lourdes Cadets and Fair Lawn Cadets.[2] He credited his discipline to play alongside other drummers to the teachings of his instructors Bob Peterson, George Tuthill and Joe Whelan.
After graduating high school, he served for four years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War e