I've been putting this of for a minute. In a way I feel that I've already said what I had to say. 

I've been putting it off cause Doug's passing hurt too much. And it still does. 

I've been putting it off cause I think that this will be the final act. And I don't want it to be over. But you are gone. And you are not coming back to us. Here. In this life at least.

I remeber the first time I heard the Generators. It was in 2001 when I got Tyranny. Doug's voice hit me right away but what was more was the song structure, the melody and still being aggressive streetpunk.  As I listened to the songs, the lyrics hit me hard. 

This mother@#$ can write.  I hardly ever take the time to listen to lyrics. The chorus is mostly self-evident and that's good enough.

But not for the Generators. I read the lyrics. I was beyond impressed with Doug's capability to write such amazing songs.

I couldn't wait to see them live, and when they came to Belgium I got to see them and then went to Holland and Germany whenever I could. They instantly became, and still till this day, are my favorite Punkrock band. 

When I moved to the states I finally got to see them in good old Pasadena. So great to see the band in its natural element with friends and family. I stuck up a little friendship with Doug and we talked many times about the band, the scene, the world.

We did a few shows together and when he restarted Doug & The Slugs it was just perfect.

Doug was an amazing artist. An amazing human being. Beyond kind. 

I always felt a little angry that a person like him, bands like his, never got bigger or many times not what they deserved.  But beyond a slight frustration Doug didn't care. 

It speaks to his character.

I wish I could have done more for you buddy.

You gave us all amazing memories, you gave us friendship and treasures of songs that will keep your memory alive.

When I heard you were sick I kept you in my prayers. I never thought it would be this fast after hearing about it.

Gone to soon. Gone to @##%$ soon.

You were an amazing inspiration and I can never thank you enough.

I wish I could have done more.

To the family, thank you for sharing Doug with all of us.  Its not easy when you are left alone when artists tour or are spending hours in a studio far away. So thank you for sharing.

Doug loved you all. 

To all the friends and fans, let's never forget this amazing man and celebrate what he gave us.

Music that inspires.

Gone to soon.

Rest In Power Doug.

I cannot thank you enough.

Cheers

Kris & Hardsell