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Ray Manzarek Passes Away at 74

normnorm Posts: 31,146
edited June 2013 in Other Music
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Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, passed away today at 12:31PM PT at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany after a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Dorothy Manzarek, and his brothers Rick and James Manczarek.

Manzarek is best known for his work with The Doors who formed in 1965 when Manzarek had a chance encounter on Venice Beach with poet Jim Morrison. The Doors went on to become one of the most controversial rock acts of the 1960s, selling more than 100-million albums worldwide, and receiving 19 Gold, 14 Platinum and five multi-Platinum albums in the U.S. alone. "L.A.Woman," "Break On Through to the Other Side," "The End," "Hello, I Love You," and "Light My Fire" were just some of the band's iconic and ground-breaking songs. After Morrison's death in 1971, Manzarek went on to become a best-selling author, and a Grammy-nominated recording artist in his own right. In 2002, he revitalized his touring career with Doors' guitarist and long-time collaborator, Robby Krieger.

"I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today," said Krieger. "I'm just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him."

Manzarek is survived by his wife Dorothy, brothers Rick and James Manczarek, son Pablo Manzarek, Pablo's wife Sharmin and their three children Noah, Apollo and Camille. Funeral arrangements are pending. The family asks that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please make a memoriam donation in Ray Manzarek's name at http://www.standup2cancer.org
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From John Densmore: "There was no keyboard player on the planet more appropriate to support Jim Morrison's words. Ray, I felt totally in sync with you musically. It was like we were of one mind, holding down the foundation for Robby and Jim to float on top of. I will miss my musical brother."
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,460
    Damn. :(

    RIP, Ray
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  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    There was an Internet hoax of his death earlier this week. Where did you hear this? Huge loss if its true
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,314
    Back with Jim again...be at peace Ray.
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  • alf7624alf7624 Posts: 102
    Wow, RIP.

    I just met John Densmore a few weeks back at a in store book signing, and it got me back into listening to all the Doors albums again. Very sad news.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    edited May 2013
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  • Pjzepp67Pjzepp67 Posts: 445
    Death of a legend...
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Pjzepp67 wrote:
    Death of a legend...
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,050
    Wow - I'm floored. Huge fan.
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  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    He played keyboards the way some musicians play lead guitar.
    RIP Ray. :(
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    LukinFan wrote:
    Wow - I'm floored. Huge fan.

    i'm really shocked...had no idea he had cancer :cry:
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,050
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJMunnaiKxY

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    Ray Manzarek is Singing
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,352
    So sad :(
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    rest in peace, thanks for the music
  • honor army rangershonor army rangers Posts: 311
    Glad I was able to see him a few months ago @ the paramount huntington NY.It was a terrific show!
    What a life he had.....
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,257
    Damn. RIP.
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    RIP RM.
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    Rest in peace.
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    RIP
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    RIP
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    RIP
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  • The NothingmanThe Nothingman Posts: 527
    Pjzepp67 wrote:
    Death of a legend...
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    So sad...I have so many memories of my dad showing me The Doors music, one of his all time favorite bands. RIP Ray.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    From John Densmore: "There was no keyboard player on the planet more appropriate to support Jim Morrison's words. Ray, I felt totally in sync with you musically. It was like we were of one mind, holding down the foundation for Robby and Jim to float on top of. I will miss my musical brother."
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,884
    I've always felt that Manzarek and Richard Wright were the most underrated musicians in rock history. Both are completely responsible for their respective band's "sound"
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,586
    Damn sad, i grew up getting stupid drunk & listening to the Doors by the beach thanks for the music RIP Ray ...
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  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    Great guy from a great band. RIP Ray, you will be missed.
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Who Princess wrote:
    He played keyboards the way some musicians play lead guitar.
    RIP Ray. :(

    Sure did

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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    Tonight, Monday May 20th, The Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy Theatre, The Viper Room and The House of Blues Sunset Strip will all dim their lights at 9:31PM PDT in honor of Ray Manzarek.
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,067
    Totally bummed. I'm going to spin some Doors, after the Red Wings game.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    :cry: Such a talented man and one of the greatest keyboardists in music history. I've always loved Ray and his stories from the band's days. He will be missed greatly.
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