See http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2005/02/08/state/n173044S39.DTL
Died at 56. Oh black water.
Oh no! 
I love the Doobie Brothers. Black Water has always been one of my favorite songs-- instant mood lifter the minute I start to sing with the radio or tape I have.
Bummer, dude.