Doug & the Slugs

Led by guitarist/vocalist Doug Bennett, the Vancouver-based Doug & the Slugs were at the forefront of independent Canadian rock for more than a quarter of a century. While their debut album, 1980's Cognac and Bologna, remains the peak of their career (it sold more than 100,000 copies), the band long continued to bring their lighthearted R&B and hook-laden pop to enthusiastic crowds throughout North America. Their songs have been heard in such films as Iron Eagles II, Meatballs II, Tough Love, and Neon Rider. Formed in 1977, Doug & the Slugs have withstood numerous personnel c...