Ep433: John Densmore of The Doors

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6 ай бұрын

50+ years after the passing of Jim Morrison, John Densmore of The Doors continues to honour the wishes of his bandmate when it comes to the commercialism of the music of The Doors. John discusses that journey and many other fascinating memories of the legacy of The Doors.
Meet Mr Blue Hair A moment with John Coltrane & Elvin Jones Not selling out the Doors legacy Defending the wishes of Jim Morrison Visiting Jim Morrison’s grave Was there a funeral for Jim? Being aware of the “Jim is Alive” rumours Evolving perspective of substance abuse Last conversation with Jim and his state All Doors except Jim participated in mixdowns Jim’s behaviour in the studio John’s impression of punk early on Did Jim dabble in hard drugs? How much of LA Woman was played live? Multiple live Doors shows being made available The live performance that best represents The Doors at their peak Memories and recordings of the final Doors show Recording of Jimbo and Jimi Hendrix John’s upcoming projects with Chuck D and Adam Holzman Memories of the original Doors demo acetates Signing to Columbia - appearing on the “drop list” Arrangements for Doors music after John passes Involvement with Jim’s family after his passing The journey of Jim’s father John’s comparison of political environment then and now Did John get negative PR from the trial? The story of the Buick commercial What circumstance or situation would John consider approving Doors music to be made available commercially? John was uncomfortable being the centrepiece of the band? Bands reforming and touring in the modern era Jim’s relationship with money After Jim passes, was there any closure? Names that were floated as potential replacements for Jim Is John comfortable with The Doors music so closely associated with Vietnam? Preparing for a potential draft and conflict We need to find moments and try to be grateful when you can Interview wrap up The book "The Doors Unhinged" available here.
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@robthecow5029 Ай бұрын

What a great interview

@user-ff9xi6vf8l 6 ай бұрын

Prickly and intelligent. Thanks to you both.

@tug4878 6 ай бұрын

Great interview, thank you

@georgasmussen9318 Ай бұрын

So Densmore still didn't know about the live recording of their New Orleans gig? And he doesn't seem to be interested at all, that's strange. Btw this recording is reputed to be in good quality and they played a complete show (about 90 minutes long). I guess it was not a total disaster... and every true Doors fan wants to hear it, at last!

@chiefline7084 4 сағат бұрын

Ray and Robby wrote the music. Jim wrote lyrics and melodies and to me was the greatest vocalist in Rock history. John banged on the drums but thinks he was as much a part of the Doors as they were. Sorry John but without those 3 guys nobody would’ve ever heard your name and you are pissed they used the Doors name after Jim died? They were the Doors