The Doors Studio Bassist Doug Lubahn Dies at 71

Doug Lubahn, who played bass on three of The Doors’ albums, passed away at age 71.

The band announced the news on social media saying, “Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Doug Lubahn. Doug made indelible contributions to rock and roll, and especially to The Doors. He played bass on Strange Days, Waiting for the Sun, and Soft Parade.”

Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Doug Lubahn. Doug made indelible contributions to rock and roll, and especially to The Doors. He played bass on Strange Days, Waiting for the Sun, and Soft Parade. #RIP, Doug. pic.twitter.com/6buV4uPNxT

— The Doors (@TheDoors) November 24, 2019

After The Doors, Lubahn went on to form a jazz rock group called Dreams, and then joined Pierce Arrow as bassist and co-lead vocalist. He then became Riff Raff’s bass player and lead singer on their lone album, Vinyl Futures. 

Rest in peace, Doug.