An Update from Skylark
Doobie Brothers touring bassist Skylark (out on health leave since 2010) has issued the following update to the fans:
Doobie fans! Well, it’s been too long since I left my last message here and a lot has happened in that time! My physical therapist – who I affectionately call my physical torturist – continues to help me make strides down the road to recovery. It’s been fascinating, interesting, heart-warming, encouraging, painful, challenging… It’s been all of that and more, but nothing has been more frustrating than not yet being able to sling my bass on and rejoin The Doobie Brothers on stage. (Especially with band playing the new songs from World Gone Crazy! I’d love to be taking part in bringing all of that new music to you!) But it seems that recovery from a stroke – and from what I understand mine was a whopper – happens according to its own schedule, not anyone else’s. In the meantime, I keep my bass within reach as I forge ahead.
Your many cards, messages, and good vibes have meant a lot to me over the months and so, to make it easier for us to keep in touch, I’m creating www.skylark.me. There I will answer all your questions and post frequent updates, including letters and pictures I get from you! So drop in and say “hi”! It’d be great to hear from you!
With love, gratitude, and an eye on “stage right”…
Skylark
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Comments
Comment from pamela rochelle woodworth
Time: January 21, 2012, 5:50 pm
I sorry man for real—
Comment from Paula
Time: January 21, 2012, 5:52 pm
It sounds like you are progressing very well. Keep your spirits up and you will be back on stage before you know it. You are missed. I know you would have liked to have been a part of World Gone Crazy. That is some very good music. I wish for you a quick recovery. It won’t be long you will be back on stage again. Take care.
Paula
Comment from Rich Hefner
Time: January 21, 2012, 5:55 pm
Skylark,
I’m a huge Doobies fan back from the early 70s on ’till today, have played many of the tunes throughout my own career, and have dug many of the ever expanding members along the way. With that, I have to say your contributions, virtuosity, energy and spirit have been a wonderful addition thru the years! I only recently saw that you were not in the touring lineup, and not knowing why, I just assumed you went off to do more solo projects, etc.
So I just found out on FaceBook about an update, went to this link and read the above passages that you had suffered a stroke. God bless, man! That totally sucks to go thru and consider me added to the prayer and good intention list for you.
I certainly hope you rehab quickly and fully, for your own happiness and all that you bring to all of us.
You are an ass kicking musician, bassist, performer, and I along with so many others I’m sure, hope to see you out and about really soon, feeling better than new.
Bless you brother,
Rich
Comment from Diana White
Time: January 21, 2012, 6:02 pm
Pray for speedy recovery.Take good care of yourself and I’m sure we’ll see you on stage soon. God bless!
Comment from Kenny yancey
Time: January 21, 2012, 6:17 pm
Hopefully u r getting stronger and feelin better. Been down that road myself.
Comment from Holly
Time: January 21, 2012, 6:27 pm
whooooooohooooooooooo nice one Skylark! Hugs, Holly 
Comment from sue jones
Time: January 21, 2012, 11:13 pm
Hey Skylark, thanks for the update, I wish you all the best, I hope you will soon be back with the guys.
Big Hugs from Sydney Australia x
Comment from Harold Stauffer
Time: January 22, 2012, 4:17 am
Skylark,
GOD BLESS YOU! I know how you feel, I too had a stroke, and it is an everyday challenge.
YOU will overcome this some of this, but you will never forget it!
Take it one day at a time and dont try rushing recovery as you said it takes it’s own time. Harold
Comment from Rich Pulley
Time: January 22, 2012, 4:45 am
any plans on coming to NY state in 2012? Been a fan since 1960′s. Sure would like to see the Doobie’s’ at least one more time, Rich
Comment from mark
Time: January 22, 2012, 9:48 am
talked to Sklark a few years back when he was in rochester ny before he was checking out the opening act no one has the intensity like Skylark when he’s playing bass your the best brother Doobie fan since 1973. hope to see you on the road soon.
Comment from Susie Cummins New Palestine IN
Time: January 22, 2012, 11:09 am
Good afternoon Skylark ! Just the other day my husband Danny and I were watching Doobie Brothers Concert DVDs. We have been wondering how you are doing. You keep your spirits high and your bass close by. You are in our prayers! We look forward to seeing you on stage again in the near future.
Comment from Thomas hjoser
Time: January 22, 2012, 8:07 pm
SKYLARK! SKYLARK! – He’s our man,if he can’t do it no one can! Everything is coming our way.Looking forward to seeing you at your best soon.Doobie forward.
Comment from Angela “RoadAngel” Moraglia
Time: January 23, 2012, 7:22 am
So glad to hear about your improving daily. It takes alot of hard work but think about the ultimate goal being back with the band and your fans who always think of you. You have my prayers and well wishes as always. I know we will see you up on the stage again – with love, Angela “RoadAngel” from Brooklyn, NY
Comment from rudy ayala
Time: January 23, 2012, 7:59 pm
Skylark…have been going to doobies concerts for over 30 years…..you are an amazing addition to the band…the best bare foot bassist on stage!!!!God’s speed on your recovery. Looking forward to seeing you on stage again!!! keep on truckin’ brother, love & peace, the rudeman.
Comment from Eddie NY
Time: January 24, 2012, 11:18 am
Hey Skylark,
Great new album……but not the same seeing the band live without their high energy bass player with the light up frets, lol. Hope to see you back with the Doobies when they make their next swing into the NY area! Good luck and Godspeed! Keep on Rockin Down That Highway!
Btw, lets get the Doobies into the Rock Hall of Fame!
Eddie-NY
Comment from Jan
Time: January 25, 2012, 4:25 am
Make sure you do as you are told and keep listening to your physio, you are loved missed. We are stuck in the UK so have rely on our dvd’s and cd’s in the hope that the Doobies head back our way – AND, thank god for this website! If you fancy a recouperating trip to England we would love to have you Keep getting better lovely Skylark. Love and Hugs, Jan xxxx
Comment from Joe Staniszewsli
Time: January 25, 2012, 7:36 am
Do you plan to come to somer fest in MILWAUKEE this year please say yes.
Comment from Eva
Time: January 21, 2012, 5:45 pm
Get well soon