So sad that Doc has left us, we met back in the day when he was playing with Bonnie Bramlett, and remained close for many years. A huge talent, and a total sweetheart. He will always be in my heart. Here's a photo I took of him at Kenny's Castaways when he was playing with Bonnie

I was honored to ride with Doc in the Yard Dog era. He was a rocker; able to tune into the flow seemingly at will. Miss ya brother.

Doc and I traveled together with Bonnie Bramletts Band , " The Entertainers". We toured the the USA and Canada 1973 and 1974. We played big stadiums and small nightclubs, National Television shows and in-concert broadcasts for local networks. From The Whiskey a-go-go in Hollywood to Kennys Castaways in New York City , and one crazy trip to Hawaii for the Diamond Head Crater Festival in 1974. We shared some great highs and serious lows. Just like you read about.... Doc was always ready to play. He loved the music and the life. Sorry to hear he passed on...but I think he always felt it was "Better to Burn out then to Rust." Rest in Peace Doc....MIke Baxter, Organ, Piano, and Keyboards

The first time I ever got to sit in with a band was at Timber Jim's in Oakridge with The Schwebke Bros. R.I.P. Doc. R.I.P. Gary Beck ....... Thanks

Whoa! I googled Doc's name hoping to check up on old friend but instead, I'm writing this. My name is Reggie and I go all the way back to L.A. in '70 -'71. We met through the musician's contact service on Hollywood Blvd. and we practiced everyday for a few months with a songwriter /guitarist named Sammy Rubin at his house in Laurel Canyon. He even stayed at my place quite often during those days. We had some good times. Needless to say, our big break never came and his next project was Odyssey; I really thought they were going to make a go of it. I became pretty good friends with them too.. especially Bobby James with whom I did some playing around Berkekey and S.F. I Iast saw Doc in Eugene around '76 during Schwebke Bros. days. I recall that he felt on top of the world at the time. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him in later years. Farewell old friend. Reggie Workman (not the jazz bassist)

My name is Tracy. I met Doc through Rick Berry. I knew him for about 20 years. Doc was a smart, sweet, lovely, and talented man. I enjoyed talking with Doc about a lot of different things. We did not always have the same views, but we always had great conversations. His music is wonderful and I am lucky enough to have a few of his CD's. I considered him a very dear friend. I am very glad that I got to know him and I will miss him. I offer my condolences to his family and other friends. I will never forget him.