Manzarek, Ray, 1935-2013

May 24, 2013

20:42

Remembering Ray Manzarek, Keyboardist For The Doors.

The mythology surrounding The Doors generally centers on its lead singer, Jim Morrison. Morrison is still considered one of rock's tortured poets, but The Doors' sound was based largely on Ray Manzarek's keyboard playing. His are the riffs immortalized in songs like "Riders on the Storm."

This interview was originally broadcast in 1998.

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Ray Manzarek

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October 20, 2006

11:55

Ray Manzarek on 'Light My Fire'

Manzarek talks how he came up with the famous piano riff from "Light My Fire."

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Ray Manzarek

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September 2, 2002

27:36

Keyboard player and record producer Ray Manzarek

Keyboard player and record producer Ray Manzarek talks about his experience playing in one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. The Doors disbanded after its lead singer Jim Morrison died in 1971. Since The Doors, Manzarek has produced four albums for the punk rock band X and recorded several solo albums. He also performs with Beat poet Michael McClure at nightclubs and on college campuses.

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Keyboard player and record producer Ray Manzarek

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