The book was published in 1990 and densmore writes, well, were going on 20 years and theres no end in sight of the fascination people have with the doors. John densmore, the drummer for the doors, expresses practically everything in his book riders on the storm. The doors drummer, john densmore, released a book in 1990 entitled riders on the storm, detailing the story of his life and his times with the group. Riders on the storm by john densmore, 9780385304474, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Riders on the storm, my life with jim morrison and the. My life with jim morrison and the doors, john also wrote a second memoir, the doors unhinged. Feb 22, 20 while his new book may light some fires with his cohorts from the doors, john densmore is hoping it will also help fix the fractured state the iconic groups alumni are currently in. On july 3, it will be 40 years since morrisons death, and the doors are almost as popular as ever. My life with jim morrison and the doors has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Nov 01, 2009 john densmore joins carlos santana belly song an american prayer riders on the storm duration.
Riders on the storm new stereo mix the very best of international version 2disc robby krieger, ray. Apr 02, 2020 densmore says the book is titled meetings with remarkable musicians, it will be out in the fall, and it will include a chapter about late doors keyboardist ray manzarek. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial that was published in 20. I consider it quite an honor to be able to communicate with you, john you most assuredly are a living legend in the rock and roll realm. Robby krieger john densmores is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the most informed account of the doors brief but brilliant life as a group. John densmore, legendary drummer of the doors, will speak and sign his book, the doors. John paul densmore born december 1, 1944 is an american musician, songwriter, author and actor. Riders on the storm, my life with jim morrison and the doors by john densmore i recall hearing one of the songs waiting in traffic in ny on our way back from nj and they were playing the longer. John densmore s riders of the storm is as good an account of the history of the doors as has been printed to date.
Densmore is a fluent, articulate writer who both comprehends the doors unearthly power and is on familiar terms with their antecdedents in literature, theater, and myth. The subtitle of densmores book is my life with the doors and jim morrison, but ill say up front that this sells the book a little bit short. My life with jim morrison and the doors reissue by densmore, john isbn. The book riders on the storm was a thrilling look at what its like to be in a rock and roll band in the 60s. Robby kriegerjohn densmores is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and. Riders on the storm is the title of the book by the bands drummer john densmore, where the story of his life and his time with the group portrayed in detail. While his new book may light some fires with his cohorts from the doors, john densmore is hoping it will also help fix the fractured state the iconic groups alumni are currently in. The doors john densmore shares details about upcoming. The band did allow their 1971 hit, riders on the storm, to be used in. Jan 03, 2020 as the doors get ready to celebrate their legacy with a new concert film of their 2016 tribute to the late ray manzarek and a daylong event in l.
Aug 23, 20 writer on the storm john densmore to protect the integrity of a book about protecting the integrity of his bands music, doors drummer john densmore turned to selfpublishing. As a member of the late1960s rock band the doors, john densmore is able to tell the story of the bands success and jim morrisons disintegration. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. True, the main focus is on his life and career in the band and with their mercurial lead singer, as well as the longlasting effects its had on his life. Being in the doors can tend to dominate a persons life, which may explain why their drummer, john densmore, has written a second memoir on the topic. Riders on the storm by john densmore, 1991, dell edition, in english riders on the storm 1991 edition open library. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band the doors, and as such is a member of the rock and roll hall of fame. John densmore jim morrison riders on the storm my life with jim morrison and the doors 1st edition 8th printing hardcover new york delacorte press 1990 near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Riders on the storm my life with jim morrison and the. John densmore performing from his book riders on the storm. Citing the success of other books about sixties rock legend jim morrison and his band e.
In 1965, he joined the doors and remained a member until the bands dissolution in 1973. John densmore of the doors john densmore of the doors. I really enjoyed reading john densmores book riders on the storm. Aug 01, 1990 the book riders on the storm was a thrilling look at what its like to be in a rock and roll band in the 60s. Here is the book that rolling stone called the first doors bi. Robby krieger john densmores is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons. Author john densmore gives a unique prospect on what it is like to be in a band from the drum stool. Mar 07, 20 the doors riders on the storm orginalna wersja z albumu the very best of the doors.
As the doors get ready to celebrate their legacy with a new concert film of their 2016 tribute to the late ray manzarek and a daylong event in l. He brings up his catholicbased childhood, forming the doors, dealing w rock stardom and jims hedonistic behavior, the groups dissolution, failed marriages, jims death, family problems, and moving toward the future. The doors riders on the storm orginalna wersja z albumu the very best of the doors. In addition to his best seller riders on the storm. He is best known as the drummer of the rock group the doors from 1965 to 1973. My life with jim morrison and the doors, authored by doors drummer john densmore. Usa today riders on the storm is very enjoyable, especially its homespun and selfexperienced insights. Doors drummer john densmore to talk about and sign his book the. Densmore remembers how the music grew, but he cannot forget the way jim morrison tore himselfand the bandapart, and here he wrestles with demons that have haunted him since morrisons death in. Writer on the storm john densmore publishers weekly. The doors john densmore shares details about upcoming book. Drummer for the doors john densmore will appear at boulder book. In riders on the storm, john densmores memoir of his life with the doors, we have the first account of this seminal rock band by one of its members. Robby krieger john densmores is the first doors biography that feels like it was written.
My life with jim morrison and the doors ebook written by john densmore. John densmore here is the book that rolling stone called the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the most informed account of. While acknowledging that he and ray, who died of cancer in 20 at age 74, had our struggles in reference to the legal battles they fought over usage of the doors name. John densmore jim morrison riders on the storm 1st edition. Riders on the storm, my life with jim morrison and the doors. John densmores riders of the storm is as good an account of the history of the doors as has been printed to date.
Riders on the storm had rhythm, and john densmores candid recounting of not only his own musical journey, but that of the four men known as the doors held my attention just as i imagine a live doors performance would have in 1967 or 1968 at least one where morrison wasnt completely drunk or wasted, as densmore recounts he was for. Robby krieger john densmore s is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the most informed account of the doors brief but brilliant life as a group. My life with jim morrison and the doors by john densmore 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. John paul densmore born december 1, 1944 is an american musician and songwriter. John densmore, former drummer for the doors, will sign his book the doors unhinged. My life with jim morrison and the doors, which suggests that john did not intend to make this book a jim morrison biography, but probably designed this book to be a john densmore autobiography that concentrates on his doors experience and one of his most memorable friendships. It was a tuff book, but i needed to get out what i had been through with the legal system. Riders on the storm ebook by john densmore rakuten kobo. The doors john densmore hopes book spurs dialogue with. Densmore played drums for the famous rock band the doors from 1965 to 1973. Woman, and peace frog being among my favorites, but holy smokes the doors body of work is incredible. Riders on the storm by john densmore overdrive rakuten.
John densmore joins carlos santana belly song an american prayer riders on the storm duration. The new book focuses on the 2004 trial where densmore sued doors keyboardist ray manzarek and guitarist robby krieger in order to stop them from billing themselves as the doors of the 21st century, using the bands classic, worldfamous logo for the doors part and thin, hardtoread letters for the rest. The subtitle of densmore s book is my life with the doors and jim morrison, but ill say up front that this sells the book a little bit short. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial on friday at amoeba music in hollywood. Dec 17, 2010 riders on the storm had rhythm, and john densmores candid recounting of not only his own musical journey, but that of the four men known as the doors held my attention just as i imagine a live doors performance would have in 1967 or 1968 at least one where morrison wasnt completely drunk or wasted, as densmore recounts he was for. Robby krieger john densmores is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read riders on the storm. Densmore is also noted for his veto of attempts by the other two doors members. Also, the title of the book is riders on the storm.
Nov 04, 2009 densmore is a fluent, articulate writer who both comprehends the doors unearthly power and is on familiar terms with their antecdedents in literature, theater, and myth. Apr 04, 2020 in riders on the storm, john densmore s memoir of his life with the doors, we have the first account of this seminal rock band by one of its members. In november 2009, the song was inducted into the grammy hall of fame under the category rock single. About riders on the storm this book is the real story. Writer on the storm john densmore to protect the integrity of a book about protecting the integrity of his bands music, doors drummer. I listen to those classic songs, break on through, l. The doors john densmore on paying tribute to ray manzarek. Doors drummer john densmore to talk about and sign his book.