“‘It is a great honor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... a street that Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger and I traipsed up and down, going into bars, asking if they'd hire a rock band.’ -JD
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I thought what we were doing might last a decade or so, but I had no idea our lead singer was tapping into a core of universal sound vibrations, sonic waves that continue to resonate to this day.
Remembering Jim (12/8/43 - 7/3/71)
Photo Credit: Paul Ferrara
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Remembering Jim today.
Jim was one of the most interesting, thought-provoking, talented artists I have had the pleasure of knowing deeply in this life. He was also a friend who would impact me in more ways than I’ll ever know.
Happy Birthday, Ray. We all miss you dearly.
“Now we would break the musical ice. The tune is in ¾ time, a waltz tempo that is a good test of whether a musician can “swing.” Ray and I locked immediately. That felt good.”
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On this day in 1969, we released our fourth album.
I remember when recording, George Harrison was in town, and it was a big deal that we got to meet a Beatle! He mentioned that our session looked like the one for Sgt. Pepper, which was the kind of record we were trying to do.
'The Last DJ' has crossed the tracks. There wasn't a more soulful spinner of music. The songs he played were running through his blood, he cared so much for rock n' roll. Irreplaceable... a very sad day, which can only be handled by carrying his spirit forward.
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George's inner light has been shining out thru my heart ever since we met back in the day. Thank you Olivia and Dhani for opening our hearts further. john densmore
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A great, great, drummer and friend has passed. Taylor had written on his bass drum, 'RIP Charlie (Watts)'. Now, RIP Taylor. It is a very sad day.
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(Photo Credit: Kelly A. Swift)
We had no idea it was to become a classic and our biggest seller ever. Something in my bones did tell me that "Light My Fire" was special. John Densmore
(The Doors debut album was released 55 years ago on Jan. 4, 1967)
Around this time in 2005, my two-year legal battle over the use of The Doors’ name came to an end. It was a long process, but I am glad to have protected Jim and The Doors’ name.
4 years ago, Robby and I attended the screening/Q&A for our documentary, THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU - A CELEBRATION OF RAY MANZAREK.
The screening took place a couple days before what would have been Ray’s birthday. Thinking of him today.
Photo credit: Henry Diltz/Getty Images.
“We’re both fellow Sagittarians; that’s why I can communicate with you across the great divide.” -JD
Photo by Estate of Edmund Teske/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
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“If you add my jazz, Robby’s flamenco and folk, Ray’s blues from Chicago and classical, and then Jim, the word man, you have this sort of melting pot, American gumbo, that’s pretty tasty!” -JD
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I was pleased to play with Robby again, as well as raise mucho dough for St. Judes Children's Hospital this past Sunday at the Medlock Krieger Invitational...
A drumming force of nature, Ginger Baker has broke on through. Emblematic of his influence, I put 2 bars of his reverse-beat in "Hello, I Love You." -john densmore
On this day in 1993, The Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... Wow! I can’t believe that it’s been over 30 years. The ceremony was such an honor and playing with Eddie Vedder was a blast.
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“No one here gets out alive”
One night in the studio, Jim had John play a primitive 4/4 beat which created a tribal rock sound. Then, Jim chanted, “Five to one, baby, one in five—no one here gets out alive.”
Happy Birthday to the late great Paul Rothchild. Paul produced our first five albums and may I say, did a great job doing so! Check out these shots of Paul working with us in the studio.
Photos by Paul Ferrara.
His three musical sidekicks (and it took three of us to match the energy of this one person) were luck (and talented enough) to figure of the perfect sound bed for Jim to lie down in.
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On this day in 2017, January Fourth was proclaimed as The Day of The Doors!
Check out Robby and I attending the ceremony and pulling the sign up in Venice Beach, California.
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Professional musician or not, we are all Seekers. So make room every day for your practice (music, painting, mindful walking, whatever gives you space), and you will receive the balance needed for that day's challenges. -JD
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L.A., circa 1969.
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shot these photos as the centerfold for our album, MORRISON HOTEL. We were sitting inside the front door of the original Hard Rock Cafe, before it was a chain! Jim made a couple of new friends - he always loved to listen to people’s life stories.
I've been waiting all my life to have a drum stick in my name. I thought, now that I'm almost dead, that the drum companies would step up but... never mind... I got to design it myself! john densmore
Dear Fans, Because I don't want to get covid & because of my age, I can't personalize the pre-signed books or sign any Doors swag until it feels totally safe.
Thank you for understanding. John Densmore
Happy Birthday to The Doors’ legendary producer, Paul Rothchild. Mr. Rothchild was the “5th Door” behind some of the most beloved releases by the band, from THE DOORS to MORRISON HOTEL.
(Photo by Paul Ferrara)
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