John McFee of The Doobie Brothers joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to talk about the long-lost Jackdawg album, the collaboration between McFee, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook, and the late Keith Knudsen. Recorded in the early ’90s and left unreleased for over three decades, Jackdawg captures the soulful rock sound that defined the musicians’ shared DNA.
In this wide-ranging conversation, McFee reflects on how Jackdawg came to life, why the album was shelved for so long, and what it means to finally release it after Keith’s passing. McFee also discusses his remarkable career outside The Doobie Brothers, including sessions with Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, and Carlene Carter.
As one of rock’s most versatile guitarists, McFee’s fingerprints can be found across genres, from country and soul to classic rock and Americana. Now, Jackdawg offers fans a rare glimpse into a project born of friendship, groove, and timeless musicianship.
Watch the full interview as Paul Cashmere dives deep into John McFee’s extraordinary journey from Tupelo Honey to My Aim Is True, from the Doobies to the rediscovery of Jackdawg.
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