John Densmore
Author of Riders on the Storm: My Life with Jim Morrison and the Doors
About the Author
John Densmore is an original and founding member of The Doors. In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame, and since then he has earned a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to his bestselling book, Riders on the Storm, his show more writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Nation, and Chicago Tribune, among others. He lives in Los Angeles. show less
Image credit: APA-Agency for the Performing Arts-management
Works by John Densmore
Associated Works
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial
- Birthdate
- 1944-12-01
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Places of residence
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Education
- Santa Monica City College
California State University, Northridge - Occupations
- drummer
musician
actor
memoirist
dancer - Organizations
- The Doors
- Awards and honors
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993)
Members
Reviews
Awards
You May Also Like
Associated Authors
Statistics
- Works
- 3
- Also by
- 2
- Members
- 479
- Popularity
- #51,492
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 19
- ISBNs
- 27
- Languages
- 4
- Favorited
- 1
Most of the book is Densmore relating the blow-by-blow proceedings, complete with verbatim testimony and arguments, so it may be somewhat boring. Densmore interposes his views on the history of the group's discussions, as well as his political and philosophical stance. I admired his motive to protect the artistry and philosophy of the group and their music, and Morrison's legacy. He astutely points out that they all made a ton of money from their collaboration. Is it really necessary to despoil their art just to make more?? How much is enough??
I grew up with the Doors music -- in college we wore out their albums. So it's a big part of our musical history. Thus I found the book interesting and relevant, but for some people the long descriptions of legal procedure might prevent them from enjoying it.… (more)