Doug was the driving, creative force behind Doug & the Slugs.
He was a maverick frontman, a unique singer & a surprising writer who challenged himself and those around him throughout his 27-year voyage with the band. He was something of a renaissance man – a graphic artist, cartoonist and closet songwriter who became a consummate performer while designing album sleeves and posters; drawing storyboards and directing music videos; acting in musical theatre and managing other artists.

Like many of us, Doug was also a bundle of contradictions:
Outrageous & abrasive/shy & considerate; shameless public performer/fiercely private man; foul-mouthed comedian/poignant poet.
He was more sensitive than he`d ever admit, more thoughtful than you`d ever guess, and more stubborn than he knew.

Our recent re-launch of Doug & the Slugs has given me new appreciation for my old leader & frequent roommate: I marvel at his courage as a performer, the power and craft in his lyrics; and his individuality as a singer.

It`s rare that a day goes by without me thinking of him - sometimes laughing, sometimes cursing, sometimes wondering, always appreciating the legacy he left us all.

His absence is felt by his 3 beloved daughters, his wife, his siblings, friends, band-mates & by innumerable fans everywhere

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