Doobie Brothers Drummer and Cofounder John Hartman Dead at 72: 'A Wild Spirit,' Band Says

Photo: \Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) John Hartman, a cofounder of the Doobie Brothers and the California rock band’s original drummer, has died. He was 72. On Thursday, the band announced Hartman’s death in posts on its officialInstagramandTwitteraccounts, where they complimented him as “a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman” and offered condolences to his family. “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,” the band wrote in its social media posts.

Dorinda Medley Addresses Jill Zarin's 'Hurtful' Comments About Her Drinking: 'She's Very Salacious'

Dorinda Medleyis setting the record straight. On the reality star’s SiriusXM showMake It Nice With Dorinda Medley, a listener called in to ask Medley, 57, about the boiling drama between her and her formerReal Housewives of New YorkCitycastmate. The listener said she’d seenJill ZarinonWatch What Happens Live, and that she “didn’t really care” for Zarin’s curt tone or for saying “Dorinda’s drinking and there’s a problem.” She then asked for Medley’s take on the situation.

Dorinda Medley Had No IdeaTraitorsCastmate Sam Asghari Is Britney Spears’ Ex-Husband: ‘What Does Your Wife Do?’

Dorinda Medley and Sam-Asghari.Photo:Euan Cherry/Peacock Euan Cherry/Peacock Dorinda Medleycouldn’t identify the traitors—or a few of her fellow faithfuls—on the latest season ofThe Traitors. TheReal Housewives of New York Cityalum recently spoke about her short stint on season 3 ofTraitors. The Bravo star was eliminated during the series' second episode after the traitors “murdered” their first faithful. Medley, 60, appeared on the Wednesday, Jan. 15, episode ofSiriusXM’sThe Julia Cunningham Showand detailed her time with fellow game players at the Scottish Castle.

Dorinda Medley Plans to Sell Blue Stone Manor One Day: 'I Don’t See Myself There Forever' (Exclusive)

Dorinda Medley, Blue Stone Manor.Photo:Getty;Bravo Getty;Bravo Dorinda Medleysays she eventually plans to bid adieu to her iconicBerkshires home, Blue Stone Manor. In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE promoting her appearance onReal Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy, which is now streaming on Peacock, the reality star, 59, opens up about someday parting with her beloved Massachusetts abode.“I never thought I would keep Blue Stone Manor for as long as I did,” Medley admits.

Dorinda Medley Reveals Her Favorite Christmas Decorations: 'It's Not Really the Holidays Without Them'

Dorinda Medley.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dia Dipasupil/Getty TheQueen of Christmas title may be up for debate, butDorinda Medleyis undoubtedly the Queen of Christmas Decorating. The reality star, 59, has been known for going all out when decking the halls of herBerkshires home, Blue Stone Manor, as seen during her time onThe Real Housewives of New York City. So it’s not a surprise she struggles to pick a favorite. “There’s so many good ones, how can we just pull out one?