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Ray Manzarek of the Doors Dies: Rockers React on Twitter

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:46 +0000

The death of the Doors‘ founding member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek has sent ripples through the classic rock community, with many of his peers sharing their sadness and praising his contributions to music history on Twitter. Manzarek, whose unique, jazz and classically-influenced keyboard playing helped make the Doors one of the most unique, innovative and [...]

The Doors' John Densmore Reacts to Ray Manzarek's Death

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:06 +0000

News of Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek's death sent grief through the rock community yesterday (May 20), with many of his peers sharing their sadness via social networks. Perhaps none was more keenly felt, however, than that of Manzarek's longtime musical partner, Doors drummer John Densmore.

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 [...]

The Doors Launch Interactive iPad App

Ken Kelley — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:50:08 +0000

Together with Warner Music, the Doors have launched an interactive app exclusive to the iPad that will offer fans the chance to join the group on a fullyÂ interactiveÂ journey including music, videos, previously unpublished photos and more. The Doors App is the brainchild of Jac Holzman, the man responsible for having signed the group to Elektra [...]

Jim Morrison in Newly Discovered Interview: 'Fat Is Beautiful'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:20:59 +0000

He's been dead for decades -- and the subject of countless retrospectives ever since -- but that doesn't mean we've heard and seen everything Jim Morrison committed to tape before he passed away. The latest example? A newly unearthed candid interview the Doors front man gave to director and journalist Howard Smith in 1969.

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

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30:50 +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 KriegerÂ in [...]

Doors Drummer John Densmore Plans Tell-All Memoir

Jeff Giles — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:10:42 +0000

This is the end, my only friend -- the end of any prayer that the surviving members of the Doors will ever be able to bury the hatchet and make music together again.

46 Years Ago: The Doors' Debut Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:15:37 +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.

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 [...]

The Doors' 1968 Hollywood Bowl Concert Gets Tricked-Out Audio and Video Re-Releases

Dave Lifton — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:02:09 +0000

For the first time ever, fans of the Doors will be able to hear the entirety of their famous concert at the Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968. On Oct. 23, the band will release ‘Live at the Bowl ’68′ in both video (DVD, Blu-ray, digital) and audio (CD, LP, digital) formats.

The Doors' Robbie Krieger Speaks About 'L.A. Woman' Sessions

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:50:00 +0000

The long-lasting appeal of the Doors is evident in the 40th anniversary edition of their album ‘L.A. Woman’ that was released earlier this year. In a new interview, guitarist Robbie Krieger spoke about how having longtime engineer Bruce Botnick produce the record instead of Paul A. Rothchild, who had helmed the band’s first five albums, positively affected the sessions, in particular the mindset of singer Jim Morrison.

New Doors Song, 'She Smells So Nice,' Debuts Online

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:53:39 +0000

Since Jim Morrison died some 40 years ago, you’d think the Doors would’ve run out of new material to release by now — but you’d be wrong. In fact, they’re dropping a new single today.

The Doors Rare 1965 Acetate Sells For $3,650 on eBay

Karen Laney — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:48:41 +0000

An ultra-rare, six-song Doors acetate from 1965 sold via eBay on Monday (Oct. 10) to the highest bidder at the hefty price of $3,650. This collector’s dream piece had some serious action during the auction, pulling in no less than 40 bids before the magic words “you’re the highest bidder” came across the victor’s screen.