Doug Bennett (musician)

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Doug Bennett (October 31, 1951 - October 16, 2004) was the lead singer of Canadian rock band Doug and the Slugs. He also produced and directed music videos for artists such as Headpins, Trooper, Zappacosta, Images In Vogue and for the Slugs themselves.

Born Douglas Craig Bennett in Toronto, he moved to Vancouver in 1973. In 1977, he formed Doug and the Slugs, and the band toured extensively through North America in the 1980's. Bennett wrote or co-wrote such songs as "Too Bad," "Day By Day," "Making It Work" and "Tomcat Prowl."

Besides numerous works with Doug and the Slugs, Bennett released a solo album, Animato, in 1986.

Bennett died in Calgary on October 16, 2004, a week after falling into a coma. He is survived by his wife Nancy and three daughters Della, Shea, and Devon.