Tag Archives: Ray Manzarek

Doors Legendary Keyboard Player, Ray Manzarek, Dies Aged 74.

Ray Manzarek was one of the most distinguished performers of his generation and his contribution to rock music, jazz and the world of film will be almost regarded as a second life in comparison to being the co-founder and keyboard player with one of America’s iconic bands, The Doors. The American musician has passed on after a battle against Bile-Duct Cancer at the age of 74 in Germany.

Lauded for his musical ability, Ray Manzarek was born and raised in the south side of Chicago. Originally wanting to play basketball, it was down to an argument over positioning that made him quit the team.

Doors Legendary Keyboard Player, Ray Manzarek, Dies Aged 74. full post

(462 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)

The Doors, L.A. Woman. The Doors, L.A. Woman.

Originally published by L.S. Media. January 25th 2012.

L.S. Media Rating *****

I admit my musical relationship with The Doors is not what it could have been. I didn’t appreciate the American band at all. The reason for this rather glib demonstration of lack of musical compatibility is down to a girl I used to date who had the most overpowering and dedicated crush on Jim Morrison. No not a crush, she lived, breathed and dreamt of him, not a problem, that didn’t bother me. It was being called Jim that got me down about the band…for the record my name is not Jim!

The Doors, L.A. Woman. The Doors, L.A. Woman. full post

(1032 words, 1 image, estimated 4:08 mins reading time)