Michael Hurley, affectionately known as Doc Snock, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 83. A pivotal figure in Portland's music landscape since the early 2000s, Hurley's unique approach to folk music resonated with fans and collaborators globally. His art was a reflection of his insatiable curiosity and a deep connection to community. Hurley's music, filled with joy, sorrow, and storytelling, continues to inspire, embodying a spirit of love and utopia that defines the essence of Portland's artistic soul.
I stole the right to live as if there was no time. I stole the eyes of god as if those eyes were mine. I took and did infuse a light that was to shine. Oh mercy, lord have a pity! I'm only travelin', I don't have no place to go.
His continual undefining of folk music earned him admirers and collaborators the world over, making his expansive catalog of music as magical as the Doc was old.
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