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[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Doors Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:26:56 +0000

The passing of Ray Manzarek inspired this week’s [Top 5 Tuesday] list. These are my five favorite songs by The Doors, what are yours? 5 – Riders on the Storm 4 – The Crystal Ship 3 – Strange Days 2 – Peace Frog/Blue Sunday 1 – The End

R.I.P. Ray Manzarek

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:10 +0000

Founding member of the Doors, Ray Manzarek, died yesterday in Germany after a long battle with cancer. The highly gifted and influential musician will be terribly missed. Rockers are reacting on twitter, and ultimateclassicrock.com has all the heartfelt tributes and exclamations of grief that so many of Ray’s fellow musicians have expressed, including Alice Cooper, [...]

The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:59 +0000

Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” said Doors guitarist Robby Krieger. “I’m just glad to have been able to have [...]

John Densmore Details Feud with His Doors Bandmates

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:49:11 +0000

The feud between drummer John Densmore and his remaining bandmates from the Doors – keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger - has played out in the press for the past decade. Now in his new book, ‘The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial,’ Densmore offers up his very personal account of the lawsuits and the often very public battle he’s endured.

Doors Drummer John Densmore Opens Up About Legal Battle With Bandmates

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:31:31 +0000

Doors drummer John Densmore has been making the publicity rounds for his new tell-all memoir, ‘The Doors: Unhinged — Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial.’ He recently told ABC News Radio that the legal battles between himself and the band’s other surviving members, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, stem from the group the two put [...]

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Classic Rock Keyboardists & Pianists

Varacchi — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:59:25 +0000

This week's [Top 5 Tuesday] list focuses on the keyboard and piano players of the classic rock world. Leave your own list in the comments!

44 Years Ago: Jim Morrison of the Doors Allegedly Exposes Himself on Stage

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:47:17 +0000

Did he or didn't he? The late Doors frontman Jim Morrison was charged with exposing himself before a stunned audience in Florida on March 1, 1969, though he vehemently denied the allegation. Bandmate Robby Krieger still says that no photographic evidences exists to prove it.

John Densmore of the Doors Hopes New Memoir Will Mend Fences With His Former Bandmates

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:01:50 +0000

John Densmore won a court battle to keep the other surviving members of the Doors from using the band’s name on new projects. Now, he’s hoping to win back their friendship with a new book. Densmore says he’s mailed copies of ‘The Doors: Unhinged,’ due April 17, 2013, to both Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger in [...]

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Classic Rock Frontmen

Varacchi — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:41:02 +0000

To be a great frontman, you don't necessarily have to have the best voice, or the greatest musical ability. The "frontman" is the image of the band, the guy the spotlight focuses on, the guy with the sex appeal, the guy who can command a crowd. Here's this week's [Top 5 Tuesday] list.

Ray Manzarek at 74: Preparing for a Major Tour for The Doors 50th

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:06:14 +0000

That’s a few years away, however. In the meantime, a happy birthday to Ray, who was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. Ray’s band with his Doors buddy, guitarist Robby Krieger (Manzarek-Krieger), are said to be planning their tour on the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Doors. It’ll be a full-scale [...]

Robby Krieger at 67: Looking Forward to the Door's 50th

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:15:54 +0000

The Doors guitarist and songwriter was born January 8, 1947, in L.A. He’s responsible for some of the band’s best known tunes, including “Light My Fire”, “Touch Me”, and “Love Me Two Times”, and he’s #91 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time”. Robby is known for spanning musical genres, [...]

46 Years Ago: The Doors' Debut Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:27:37 +0000

When the Doors entered a Hollywood recording studio to make their debut album at the end of August 1966, they knew what they wanted. Months of serving as house band at the Whisky a Go Go had sharpened their playing and performing skills to the point where one member of the quartet could abruptly swerve toward a new direction and the others would follow without missing a beat.

Jim Morrison: Arrested on stage 45 years ago

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:11:35 +0000

He was a shocking figure to be sure, and yesterday marked the anniversary of his arrest in New Haven on December 9, 1967 for taunting a cop who had maced him before the show. Read the full story here. Jim also would have celebrated his 69th birthday this past weekend. He was born on December [...]

Robby Krieger's Jazz Kitchen: "Peaceful, Soulful, and Powerful"

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:27:05 +0000

That’s what a reviewer says about the Doors legendary Robby Krieger and his band. Robby’s best known, of course, as the guitarist for the Doors. His style transcends traditional rock boundaries, as he plays flamenco, blues, folk (and jazz, obviously). We’ve got your tickets all this week for what will be a great show at [...]

The Doors John Densmore: NOT a Dumb Drummer

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:01:55 +0000

John turned 68 on Saturday, born December 1, 1944 in L.A. “I play the drums,” says John Densmore in an article in Drummerworld. It’s interesting to note that he followed that (obvious) statement with an angry outburst because he hates the “dumb drummer” stereotype, and suddenly I felt like I was reading the script for [...]

The Doors Release 'Moonlight Drive' Clip from 'Hollywood Bowl' DVD

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:54:43 +0000

In advance of the Oct. 23 release of the 'Live at the Bowl '68,' a clip of the the Doors performing 'Moonlight Drive' has been uploaded to YouTube. The three-minute-plus long video (seen below) shows off the high quality of the 20-song set, remastered for this special DVD and Blu-ray. Even songs thought lost to technical troubles have been restored to give fans the complete concert.

45 Years Ago: The Doors Banned from the Ed Sullivan Show

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:39:51 +0000

It was a clash of mainstream culture vs. the counterculture when the Doors were booked to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show in September of 1967. Things did not go as smoothly as the producers may have hoped. Fronted by charismatic-but-unpredictable singer Jim Morrison, the group had recently scored its first No. 1 hit with [...]

What would Your Theme Song/Entrance Music Be?

Andy Chase — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:14:57 +0000

Every now and then when I hear a song, I sometimes think how I would love to use that song as entrance music if I was baseball player or a professional wrestler. My top 3 songs (not in any particular order) Stranglehold- Ted Nugent Thunderstruck- AC/DC Roadhouse Blues So if you had your own entrance [...]

Top5 Rainy Day Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:35:37 +0000

It's been a wet few days around here, and it got me thinking about my favorite "rain" songs. It was hard to narrow down to just five, some good songs didn't make the cut.

Happy 420! Best "Stoner" Music?

Andy Chase — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:30:12 +0000

Earlier today, I asked what’s your favorite “Munchies” food. Now I want to know what your favorite “420″ music is. Mine is a little “all over the place”. But here’s a couple to get you started: The Doors Pink Floyd Genesis/Phil Collins Tom Petty Underworld Let us know your favorites in the comment box below [...]