The Doobie Brothers headlining Illinois State Fair Grandstand

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Fair announced that American rock band The Doobie Brothers will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 12.

State fair officials reported The Doobie Brothers have been known for delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll for over five decades, all of which recently culminated in an induction into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With a loyal fan base, the state fair said the band has sold more than 48 million albums and won four Grammy Awards.

The Doobie Brothers continue to write and record new material and tour the world, officials said. They said their No. 1 singles like “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes,” both gold, lead a catalog of other hits.

These include “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the…