“[I'm] just amazed by his ability to split his mind into two musicians - bass player and keys - and all of these licks. So gifted, so unique. There's no one like him." -John Densmore Happy Birthday to the iconic keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, Ray Manzarek! Last year on this date we celebrated Ray’s life with the release of THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU - A CELEBRATION OF RAY MANZAREK, the hybrid documentary/concert film. Who caught the film in theatres that night? | The Doors

Happy Birthday to the magical wizard behind the keyboard, Mr. Ray Manzarek. Ray’s intertwined organ and piano virtuosity meshed perfectly with Jim’s singing style, as heard on any Doors track. “‘See that guy,’ Jim Morrison once remarked, pointing to Ray Manzarek: ‘He is The Doors’.” -ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE Show some love for Ray by commenting one of your favorite melodies or solos. | Jim Morrison