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10 Bands Influenced by Ray Manzarek and the Doors

Joe Robinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:45 +0000

Jim Morrison's deep, bellowing baritone was the voice of the Doors, but it was Ray Manzarek's signature Vox Continetal organ playing that was the heart and soul of the band's sound.

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Kenneth Partridge — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:02 +0000

Ray Manzarek, founding keyboardist for the Doors, died earlier today (May 20) at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, according to a press release. The 74-year-old rock legend had been battling bile duct cancer, and he's said to have died with his wife, Dorothy, and two brothers by his side.

The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies at 74

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:21 +0000

Sad news to report as Ray Manzarek, the legendary keyboardist of the Doors, has passed away at the age of 74. The veteran musician died today in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer. Manzarek formed the Doors with John Densmore, Robby Krieger and the late Jim Morrison back in 1965, and the [...]

Doors " LA Women" Get A Modern Make Over by LA Skateborders![VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:21:21 +0000

Thanks to some Los Angeles skateboarders The Doors classic song “L.A. Woman” has gotten a modern makeover still the same great beat but with some modern shots of LA and its nightlife.The Doors estate have just released an “L.A. Woman” video to hype up the deluxe reissue of their L.A.Woman album. But here is the [...]

Jimmy Fallon Sings 'Reading Rainbow' Theme as The Doors' Jim Morrison [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:27:15 +0000

Jimmy Fallon is known for his impressions, whether it’s Barry Gibb or Justin Bieber. On ‘Late Night’ he imagined what it would be like if Doors singer Jim Morrison sang the theme song to ‘Reading Rainbow.’

It’s actually rather uncanny.