JOHN DOTE' HAWAII FIVE-0 THEME

Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and created by Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show aired for 12 seasons on CBS from September 20, 1968, to April 5, 1980. The show starred Jack Lord as Detective Captain Stephen "Steve" McGarrett, the head of a fictional state police task force in Hawaii. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes in the series would end with McGarrett's catchphrase, "Book 'em, Danno!"

At the airing of its finale, it was the longest-running police drama in American television history, and the last scripted primetime show that debuted in the 1960s to leave the air

John Dote' was the virtuoso percussionist responsible for the unforgettable drum solo that concluded the original theme of Hawaii Five-O. While he was not a member of the cast, his talent as a session drummer left an indelible mark. In an intriguing turn of fate, he later curated an album featuring a selection of television theme songs, further showcasing his remarkable musical prowess.

Role in the Theme Song

John Dote was an instrumental figure in the music landscape, best known in the context of Hawaii Five-O for his work as the drummer on the show's iconic theme song. He performed the prominent drum break that concluded the instrumental theme in the opening credits of the original series (1968-1980).

Musical Career

Beyond the famous theme song, Dote had a notable career as a studio and session drummer, collaborating with many famous artists and contributing to other television themes.

Collaborations: He worked with a diverse range of artists including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Santana, and Britney Spears.
Other TV Themes: In addition to Hawaii Five-O, he played the drums behind the themes for other well-known TV shows, such as Charlie's Angels, Dynasty, and Dallas.
Solo Album: He assembled a band of studio musicians to record an album of popular TV theme songs titled Hooked On Themes, released in 1982.

Did John Dote play drums on any other well-known TV show themes?

Yes, John Doté's drumming and musical arrangements contributed to several other television classics beyond the original Hawaii Five-O.

According to his biography and career archives, he worked on the themes for:

MASH***
The Rockford Files
Charlie’s Angels
Barnaby Jones
Dynasty: Doté notably received personal recognition from star Joan Collins for his contributions to the show’s success.
Dallas: He served as a producer for the theme of this MGM series.

In addition to his session work, Doté produced the 1982 album "Hooked On Themes", which featured high-energy recordings of various popular TV theme songs.

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