Sense of humour among keys to Doug & The Slugs’ longevity

By Todd Kaufman

Posted Jan 4, 2023 8:28 pm.

Last Updated Jan 13, 2023 2:38 pm.

Doug & The Slugs have been carving their own path through the Canadian music scene since forming in Vancouver in 1977, even surviving the death of original lead singer Doug Bennett in 2004.

Todd Kaufman caught up with keyboardist Simon Kendall who talks about the band’s colorful history…

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