Ray Manzarek: Opened Doors
by Mr. Bonzai
I first saw the Doors perform before they were major stars, at an all-night rock club with a revolving stage in Hollywood. It wasn't until 1980 that I met Ray, however, when I moved to the Hollywood Hills. At the time, I didn't recognize the neighbor who lived across the street, and when I asked him what he did, he moved his fingers as if playing a piano and modestly replied, "Oh, I used to play keyboards in a rock group."
We became friends and over the years, I interviewed and photographed Ray numerous times. He was always there for me, writing blurbs for my books, joining me as a guest at panel discussions and at my book signings. A true original, Ray never wavered from his stance as a courageous artist and a visionary spokesman who decried hypocrisy, both political and artistic. More » |
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