John Densmore
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John Densmore is the drummer for The Doors. He is also an author, activist and performance artist.
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“‘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
Photo courtesy of Getty Images
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
#WalkofFame
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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
#TheDoors
#JimMorrison
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Today, we remember the brilliant mind behind the keys, organ, and Fender Rhodes Piano Bass, Mr. Ray Manzarek.
(Photo by Paul Ferrara)
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
#RayManzarek
#MusicLegends
#Keys
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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.
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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.”
#JohnDensmore
#RayManzarek
#TheDoors
#TheSeekers
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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.
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'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.
#JimLadd
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It was an honor to play with Krist. He smells like teen spirit. - JD
(Photo by Jerome Brunet)
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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
#innerlight2020
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Happy Birthday Robby!
Here’s to celebrating another year around the sun!
Photo by Erik Voake/Getty Images.
#RobbyKrieger
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One of Jim's closest poetic friends, Michael McClure, crossed over last night. The best way to honor him is to read his poetry.-jd
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It was such an honor to insist on having Jerry Lee Lewis as our opening act, when we had the power to do so. His music runs the gamut of human feelings...jd
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
#JerryLeeLewis
#TheSeekers
#GreatBallsOfFire
#RIP
#TheKiller
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Happy Birthday, Ray. Thinking of you today.
Photo by Henry Diltz.
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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.
#TaylorHawkins
#FooFighters
(Photo Credit: Kelly A. Swift)
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Thanks for helping me celebrate another lap around the sun!
Photo throwback by Tom Copi.
#JohnDensmore
#HappyBirthday
#December1st
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We're both fellow Sagittarians; that's why I can communicate with you across the great divide.
Happy Birthday, Jim! -JD
#JimMorrison
#HappyBirthday
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
#Sagittarius
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"Oh great Creator of Being, grant us 2 more hours, to perform our art, and perfect our lives," Jim Morrison
(Born December 8, 1943)
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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)
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Just a couple of guys playing psychedelic music in suits! Photo taken at The Scene in New York.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
#60s
#TheSceneNewYork
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Happy New Year from Team Densmore.
(Photo Credit: Henry Diltz)
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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.
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2 drummers chasin' the same rhythm. Doors' John Densmore gets a hug from fellow skin beater.
#taylorhawkinsrip
#FooFighters
#TheDoors
#drummers
(Photo Credit: Justin Kruetzmann)
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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.
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“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.
#JimMorrison
#HappyBirthday
#TheDoors
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Just in time for the 55th anniversary of THE SOFT PARADE, Isolated Drumming on YouTube featured my performance on “Running Blue.”
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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
Photo Courtesy of Getty Images.
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
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Have a great New Year everyone! Hopefully 2024 is just as wild as 2023 was...
Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images.
#HNY2024
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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...
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“The Doors are etched on my forehead and always will be.” -JD
📸: Getty Images.
#JohnDensmore
#DrumLegend
#TheDoors
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Circa 1972.
Taken on this day in London, England.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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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
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A very merry Christmas
And a happy new year,
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear.
J. Lennon
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The band playing “Back Door Man” live in Europe oh so many years ago. What a time!
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
#BackDoorMan
#Europe
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I was please to receive this on Jim's crossing day, jd
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Abbie is the only drummer I would let fill in for me! - john densmore
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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.
Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images.
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I met with
@henrydiltz
at the Morrison Hotel to celebrate
@AIDSHealthcare
foundation saving the site for affordable housing! A great photographer & a great cause.
#HenryDiltz
#JohnDensmore
#MorrisonHotel
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My new friend, Fred Armisen, is not only funny, he can write... and drums! -JD
#FredArmisen
#JohnDensmore
#SNL
#Drummers
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A portrait taken by Mr. Paul Ferrara a long, long time ago...
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‘68.
Photo: Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix Courtesy of Getty Images.
#TheDoors
#JohnDensmore
#PsychedelicRock
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Watch as John unboxes the new LIVE AT THE MATRIX 1967: THE ORIGINAL MASTERS!
#TheDoors
#LiveAtTheMatrix
#JohnDensmore
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Happy Valentines Day to my wife Ildiko and all you love birds!
Photo by Getty Images.
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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.”
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We're excited to announce the upcoming limited-edition, NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY: THE DOORS ANTHOLOGY, soon to be available to readers worldwide.
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John and Robby discuss the slide guitar and the magic of The Doors first rehearsal.
#TheDoors
#slideguitar
#MoonlightDrive
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Throwback! Jim, Robby, Ray and I taking over the Hollywood Bowl! Circa 1968.
Photo by the great Henry Diltz.
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
#HollywoodBowl
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My memories of hanging out with Keith for are blurry...I do remember writing in a journal:WORST HANGOVER EVER...
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Why play on a stage when there is a perfectly good public town corner!
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
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Throwback! Celebrating the 40th anniversary of
@TheDoors
in West Hollywood, CA, in 2006. Who’s that in the background photo-bombing me?
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
#JanesAddiction
#BookSoup
#LosAngeles
#Throwback
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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.
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There was no keyboard player on the planet more appropriate to support Jim Morrison's words. Ray, I felt (cont)
http://t.co/WH5dvHqSAg
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Show & tell time with Jim? What’s he got there?!
Photo by Bobby Klein.
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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.
#TheDoors
#JimMorrison
#drumming
(Photo Credit: Bobby Klein)
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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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#Meditation
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Hungry, Robby?
Photo taken from a trip to New York City, captured by the great Paul Ferrara.
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Watch this!!! Hearing "Riders on the Storm" for the first time!!! - Team JD
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L.A., circa 1969.
@henrydiltz
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.
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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
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Circa 1967.
Photos by the wonderful miss Gloria Stavers.
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What Doors song has your favorite drum fills?
📸: Getty/Photo by Estate of Edmund Teske/Michael Ochs Archives
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
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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
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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)
#PaulRothchild
#TheDoors
#ElektraRecords
#JohnDensmore
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I'm playing drums at the Hollywood Bowl tomorrow nite with one of my mentors – 91 yr old WILLIE NELSON.
Tickets available here:
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Bruce Botnick & I needed a helper with mixing The Doors catalog in Dolby Atmos! More news to come.
#TheDoors
#DolbyAtmos
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What better way to spend the 4th of July than with one of America's true heroes, Ron Kovic (author of the book Born on the 4th... check it out or see the movie), john densmore.
#RonKovic
#bornonthe4thofjuly
#VietnamWar
#johndensmore
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The ‘70s. Can you tell by the outfit?
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)
#JohnDensmore
#TheDoors
#70s
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In Jim’s words, “Where’s your will to be weird?”
Recording at TTG Studios back in 1968. Shot by the great Mr. Paul Ferrara.
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Streets of London, 1974, photo by and from of Henry Diltz!
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