During the early 1990s, ex-Doors legendary keyboardist teamed up with the Beat poet and playwright Michael McClure from San Francisco (who was also one of the closest friends of American poet Jim Morrison, The Doors‘ lead vocalist and lyricist) to perform together live. Their music was a combination of spoken… Read more“Ray Manzarek & Michael McClure – Love Lion (1991)”
Tag: Ray Manzarek
Ray Manzarek – The Golden Scarab (1974)
‘The Golden Scarab‘ is the title of the debut studio album released in 1974 by former Doors keyboardist Raymond ‘Ray’ Daniel Manzarek through Mercury Records. The album was recorded in 1973 and officially issued on 28 March 1974, after the dissolution of the Doors in 1973 which, at that time,… Read more“Ray Manzarek – The Golden Scarab (1974)”
The Doors – When You’re Strange (Documentary)
‘When You’re Strange‘ is the title of a 2009 rock music documentary (or rockumentary, for short) focusing on the musical career of the legendary L.A.-based classic rock and blues rock band The Doors. The film is narrated by Johnny Depp and directed by Tom DiCillo. The rockumentary follows the path… Read more“The Doors – When You’re Strange (Documentary)”
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman
‘Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman’ is a 2012 one-hour long documentary (or rockumentary, to better put it) on the creation process of the legendary last studio album L.A. Woman by the classic rock band The Doors (which were rooted in Los Angeles, California, of course)…. Read more“Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’ – The Story of L.A. Woman”
The Doors – Morrison Hotel (1970): A Must Listen Blues Rock Album
‘Morrison Hotel’ is the fifth studio album released by the legendary American classic rock/psychedelic rock/blues rock band The Doors. The LP was released in February 1970 by Elektra Records. It is an overall mix of blues rock and psychedelia and produced only one single, more specifically ‘You Make Me Real’/’Roadhouse… Read more“The Doors – Morrison Hotel (1970): A Must Listen Blues Rock Album”