Ray Manzarek
American keyboardist (1939-2013) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 74
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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The Doors - R-EvolutionFilm, 20132011
A Norml LifeFilm, Himself2009
Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2Film, Director2008
Classic Albums: The DoorsFilm2004
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1Film, Director2002
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television YearsFilm1999
The Doors: CollectionFilm, Director1997
Classic AlbumsSeries1986
X: The Unheard MusicFilm1983
Deal of the CenturyFilm, Charlie Simbo1981
No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim MorrisonFilm1969
Feast of FriendsFilm, Producer19664-3-2-1 Hot and SweetSeries
Call It Collage '66Film, 19661964
EvergreenFilm, Director1939Born12 February 1939
The Doors - R-EvolutionFilm, 20132011A Norml LifeFilm, Himself2009Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2Film, Director2008Classic Albums: The DoorsFilm2004Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol1Film, Director2002The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television YearsFilm1999The Doors: CollectionFilm, Director1997Classic AlbumsSeries1986X: The Unheard MusicFilm1983Deal of the CenturyFilm, Charlie Simbo1981No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim MorrisonFilm1969Feast of FriendsFilm, Producer19664-3-2-1 Hot and SweetSeriesCall It Collage '66Film, 19661964EvergreenFilm, Director1939Born12 February 1939People around Ray
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From left to right, Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison in a publicity photo from 1966
Manzarek in 1968![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]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Ray_Manzarek_1968.jpg)
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 Netherlands
Manzarek at the Bospop festival, Weert 2010, the NetherlandsAwards
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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
