John Densmore, obviously, was the drummer for the legendary Doorways, whom he joined with guitarist Robby Krieger following the two were recruited out of the music group called the Psychedelic Rangers. Although Densmore was possibly the least noticeable person in the group, his jazz schooling provided simple rhythmic shifts from …

The music of Tucson-based singer/songwriter John Coinman is quintessentially Southwestern. His make of folk/nation rock, showcased over the ten monitors of his THE PERSON Called Someone record, evokes the lonesome heart of wide-open areas, haunted summer evenings, and depressed souls. Tony Gilkyson, previously the guitarist for the grunge/punk music group …

Rick & the Ravens are exclusively known for including Ray Manzarek on keyboards and vocals and saving 3 rare mid-’60s singles prior to the formation from the Doorways. Manzarek may be the vocalist on many of these, as well as the author of four from the six tracks. The initial …

A California-based pop-psychedelic sextet, the Comfortable Seat was formed in 1968 by songwriter and singer Bernie Schwartz, vocalist Barbara Wallace, guitarist Gene Earfin, bassist Gary Davis, drummer Greg Leroy, and key pad participant Tad Baczek, and left out a self-titled album recorded for Lou Adler’s Ode Information label — it …

Produced in 1972, the Butts Group included two previous members from the Doorways, Robbie Krieger (b. Robert Alan Krieger, 8 January 1946, LA, California, USA; electric guitar) and John Densmore (b. 1 Dec 1944, Santa Monica, California, USA; drums). Following the 1973 dissolution from the Doorways, the two music artists …

Vocalist/guitarist Jess Roden was created in Kidderminster in England’s Western Midlands, and his initial music group was the Shakedown Noises. In 1967, he became a member of the Alan Bown Arranged as their brand-new lead vocalist. Although their information hardly ever charted nationally, he do grab a fandom in London …

When you imagine of the Doorways, “acoustic guitar” isn’t the very first thing that usually involves brain (Jim Morrison’s manic persona and Ray Manzarek’s swirling organ generally take precedence), but guitarist Robby Krieger became an integral person in the band — helping pen a lot of the group’s songs. Given …

The Doorways, perhaps one of the most influential and controversial rock rings from the 1960s, were formed in LA in 1965 by UCLA film students Ray Manzarek, keyboards, and Jim Morrison, vocals; with drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. The group under no circumstances added a bass participant, and …

Because the lead singer and lyricist for the Doorways, Jim Morrison is among the most legendary and influential numbers in rock and roll & roll background. The troubling, image-rich poeticism of Morrison’s lyrics, flawlessly backed by the Doorways’ swirling, eclectic psychedelic rock and roll, have guaranteed him carrying on icon …