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Ray Manzarek

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American keyboardist (1939-2013)

United StatesDirectorsLived 1939 to 2013 · aged 74
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Raymond Daniel Manzarek Jr. was an American keyboardist, vocalist, and music producer. He is best known as a member of the rock band the Doors, co-founding the group in 1965 with fellow UCLA Film School graduate Jim Morrison.

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From left to right, Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison in a publicity photo from 1966From left to right, Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison in a publicity photo from 1966Manzarek in 1968Manzarek in 1968Manzarek performing live on Danish television, using his signature technique: a Rhodes Piano Bass with his left hand, while performing the main melodies with his right on an organ.[22]Manzarek performing live on Danish television, using his signature technique: a Rhodes Piano Bass with his left hand, while performing the main melodies with his right on an organ.[22]Manzarek in March 2006, performing in the NetherlandsManzarek in March 2006, performing in the NetherlandsManzarek at the Bospop festival, Weert 2010, the NetherlandsManzarek at the Bospop festival, Weert 2010, the Netherlands

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Filmography 40

When You're Strange2010 · ★ 7.3
Deal of the Century1983 · ★ 4.7
The Doors: Live at the Bowl '682012
Classic Albums: The Doors2008
The Doors: Feast of Friends1969
The Doors: Live in Europe 19681991
When Albums Ruled the World2013
The Doors - Dance on Fire1985
Sweet Toronto1971
The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 19702018
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman2012
X: The Unheard Music1986
Jim Morrison: The End2021
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years2002
The Doors: Collection1999
The Doors - Soundstage Performances2002
The Doors Are Open1968
The Doors - The Soft Parade1991
Evergreen1964
The Doors - R-Evolution2013
Love Her Madly2000
The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers2000
A Norml Life2011
No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison1981
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story2006
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol22004
Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 22009
When Hippies Ruled The World2002
Rock Poet: Jim Morrison2010
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol32004
The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live2003
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America2009
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol12004
Induction1965
You Had to Be There2012
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 121991
The Doors vs Led Zeppelin1973
The Doors: PBS Critique1969
Call It Collage '661966
Rockin' in the USA2003

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Television 3

Classic Albums1997
Laurel Canyon2020
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet1966

Awards 1

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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T. J. ThyneAlso in Love Her Madly (2000)Peter FramptonAlso in An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story (2006)William FriedkinAlso in Deal of the Century (1983)Robby KriegerAlso in The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers (2000)Gregory HinesAlso in Deal of the Century (1983)Roger GloverAlso in An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story (2006)

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Raymond Daniel Manzarek Jr. was an American keyboardist, vocalist, and music producer. He is best known as a member of the rock band the Doors, co-founding the group in 1965 with fellow UCLA Film School graduate Jim Morrison. Manzarek is credited for his innovative playing and abilities on organ-style keyboard instruments.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2013 · aged 74
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