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…

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Calgary as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Calgary police looking for man who allegedly assaulted 3 others in downtown bar

Calgary police are looking for a 22-year-old man who is believed to have assaulted three people at Spanky’s Saloon on Friday. CPS says officers responded to the saloon, located at 219 10th Ave. S.W.,...

8h ago

Backpack, school supply giveaways underway in Calgary

It’s the middle of August, which means it’s back-to-school season, and while many children might be excited by this, for many families it's difficult getting their kids the supplies they need to feel...

August 15, 2026 4:59 pm MST MST

'We still put the wet stuff on the red stuff': Calgary fire chief marks milestone

Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth will soon be leaving, taking with him a half century of memories of those he fought fires with -- and of one who never made it back. Dongworth, in an interview, said...

13h ago

Man killed in single-vehicle collision on Tsuut’ina Trail in southwest Calgary

One man is dead following a single-vehicle collision on Tsuut’ina Trail S.W. Friday night. Calgary Police Service says officers responded to a report of a collision around 8 p.m. on Aug. 14 on the...

August 15, 2026 11:52 am MST MST