Artist: The Doors

I don't feel like repeating old words and I don't know if there are any new ones to add. Ray Manzarek of The Doors has died at 74 years old. You've seen it on Twitter and in the creaky testimonies and tributes fluttering all over the Internet like one final organ solo. Last January, I wrote a 5,000 word feature on The Doors and "LA Woman ." It's both a celebration and a defense of the band, specifically within the context of the 40th Anniversary of their best record, "L.A. Woman. "I said what I have to say about [...]

When I was 13, I walked into my father's office. It was a big, grey office above a warehouse in  Alexandria, Sydney. He had a receptionist who decided I needed a musical education. She handed me a pile of CDs. Among the15 or so albums were The Velvet Underground and Nico, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Led Zeppelin I & II, Are You Experienced? and The Doors. I went home, kicked off my shoes, sat on my bed and looked through the pile of CDs. I put The Doors on first. My ears pricked up at those first swinging [...]

Ray Manzarek Por: @Leonardogoma Siempre me obsesionó el que Ray hubiera decidido vivir en la oscuridad. Nunca entenderemos si de verdad no dimensionó sus creaciones, o si vivía intencionalmente detrás de Morrison para no experimentar la trágica metamorfosis de la estrella sobre expuesta. Siempre me ofendió que los detractores de la banda que perfeccionó la psicodelia lo describieran como "el tecladista". Y sí, habrá que reconocer que nunca veremos un especial de televisión dedicado a su memoria, un recuento de grandes figuras de los sesenta [...]

Looking back, it’s been common to equate the Doors with their vocalist and frontman Jim Morrison. Since Morrison's death, remaining members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore have been dogged with the observation that runs along the lines of: “It just isn’t the Doors without Jim.” Sure, but the passing of Ray Manzarek on May 20, 2013, in Germany [...]

Ray Manzarek best known as a musician in The Doors passed away on May 20th, 2013 due to complications with cancer at the age of 74. Ray played keyboards in The Doors and was also a founding member of the group. The Doors never had a bass player with the exception of some tracks on their studio albums, when playing live Ray would cover the bass and keyboard parts at the same time playing bass parts on a Fender Rhoades Piano as well as providing occasional back up vocals. Ray met Jim Morrison at UCLA Film school [...]

The Clash is releasing, according to guitarist Mick Jones, the "best box set ever" . But let's be honest: in this age of streaming and downloading, box sets have to be really special before you consider making a purchase. On today's Rock it Out! Blog , Sami wants to know what would make up your fantasy box set. What songs, rarities, or videos would need to be included or excluded for you to break open your wallet and buy a colossal compendium of music? Leave your wishlists down below. Other headlines covered on today's episode include the [...]

Like pretty much everyone else in the music world, Flavorwire was saddened to hear of the death of Doors keyboard player and co-founder Ray Manzarek yesterday. Manzarek was one of music's great versatile talents — his keyboard work on The Doors' recordings is rightly lauded, especially as the band's lack of a bassist meant he was often covering bass parts and melody lines simultaneously, but it's hardly the sum of his career. In the four decades since Jim Morrison's death, Manzarek was involved with a fascinating variety of projects; in tribute to him, here is some of his most notable [...]

Honor the late keyboardist's memory by listening to Ministry, Nevermore, The Atlas Moth, and Prong WITH Mazarek cover The Doors.

Fittingly, The Whisky, the Roxy and The Viper Room dimmed their lights last night for 10 minutes in Ray Manzarek's honor. A touching tribute on the Sunset Strip. Photo courtesy of Carlo Asciutti & Daisy.

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, passed away yesterday afternoon from bile duct cancer. He was 74 . The quasi-Baroque introduction Mr. Manzarek brought to the Doors’ 1967 single “Light My Fire“ — a song primarily written by Mr. Krieger — helped make it a million-seller. Along with classical music, Mr. Manzarek also drew on jazz, R&B, cabaret and ragtime. His main instrument was the Vox Continental electric organ, which he claimed to have chosen, Mr. Vitorino said, because it was “easy to carry.” The Doors’ four-man lineup did [...]

The Indiecision Five at 5 is our attempt at sharing our musical tastes with you, and showcasing music from around the world. Each weekday at 5pm sharp, one NH7 writer or staffer will bring you five songs he/she is listening to on the day. Vishad Sharma wants you to hear him out today.  Ray Manzarek was possibly one of the most innovative musicians to come out of the psychedelic '60s. It was his unique skill on the keyboard that shaped much of the sound that The Doors created. From providing a strong bass section to the [...]

The Doors rock tarihinin en önemli figürlerinden biri olarak, müzik tarihinde kendine özgü bir sayfa açmıştır. Grup dönemi itibariyle bir neslin acılarına, isyanlarına, kaygılarına tercüman olmuştur. Elbette The Doors demek Jim Morrison demekti. Grubun diğer üyeleri, The Doors’un kısa süren ömründe Kertenkele Kral’ın gölgesinde kalmaktan bir türlü kurtulamamışlardır. Oysa ki grubun en ağır yükünü sırtlayan ve grubun kurucusu olan kavyeci Ray Manzarek’ti. Jim Morrison’un şiir tadındaki şarkı sözleri onun elinde müzikal birer hazineye dönüşmekteydi. Maalesef üzücü haber yine tez yayıldı. Müzik [...]

• The Doors - Love Me Two Times
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Photo and autograph courtesy of the G Archives. Ray Manzarek I can't believe I am saying these words: Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors has died at age 74.  As you know, The Doors are one of my all time favorites and not a day goes by without me listening to at least one Doors song.  I had the occasion to meet Ray Manzarek several times and I always found him to be very nice towards fans.  For those experiences as well as being one fourth [...]

Founding member of the Doors Ray Manzarek passed away today at Rosenheim, Germany due to complications of bile duct cancer. Besides being the founding member of the psychedelic 602s band, Manzarek was also a well renowned keyboardist, producer, and author. He was 74. He formed the Doors with vocalist Jim Morrison in 1965 where he was best known for his staple organ sound that contributed greatly to the Doors' signature singles like "Light My Fire," "Hello, I Love You," "Touch Me," and "Break On Through." After the Doors, [...]

Damn. I just heard my all-time favorite song by The Doors the other day on my local classic rock station, and was just thinking about how I need to introduce my piano-playing daughter to their timeless rock, especially as it pertains to keyboardist Ray Manzarek 's contributions. Jim Morrison of course received the bulk of the glory, but Manzarek was a big reason why The Doors were such a unique band from 1965 to 1973, and one of the leaders of the psychedelic era. They eschewed a traditional bass guitarist, relying on Manzarek's talents on the organ [...]

Jim was the heart and soul of The Doors but Ray was the musical backbone........RIP Ray.

Raymond Daniel Manczarek, Jr., known to most as Ray Manzarek, co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, has passed away . He was 74 and died from bile duct cancer in a clinic in Rosenheim, Germany. On May 1, 1970, The Doors played The Spectrum on a bill with The Staple Singer and Blues Image. The recording, Live In Philadelphia '70 , was released as part of the Bright Midnight Archives live music series. Below, listen to a few songs from the show, from a band in their prime. The don't [...]

Ray Manzarek - RIP

Ray Manzarek , the legendary keyboardist and founding member of The Doors , has died at the age of 74 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Here's Ray doing what he did best:

Muere Ray Manzarek, tecladista y fundador de The Doors Ray Manzarek , tecladista y miembro fundador de The Doors , ha falleció a los 74 años. De acuerdo con una nota publicada en el Facebook de The Doors , Ray Manzarek "falleció hoy a las 12:31 PM PT en la Clínica RoMed en Rosenheim, Alemania, luego de una larga batalla contra el cáncer hepático. En el momento de su muerte, estaba rodeado por su esposa Dorothy Manzarek , y sus hermanos Rick y [...]