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John Densmore: ‘Ever Hear of The Doors?’

SKF NOTE: Tom McLaughlin is a friend, newspaper columnist, and a retired history teacher. He’s been writing his blog a long, long time. I enjoyed Tom’s recent story, Window on The Doors, about his chance meeting with John Densmore and … Continue reading

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John Densmore: Elvin Jones Was My Idol

One-On-One With Doors Drummer John Densmore (Part 2) Jim Clash Contributor – 1/23/2015 @ 5:04PM JC: You weren’t a straight 4/4 drummer. There was a jazzy, bossa nova feel. Who were your early influences? John Densmore: Elvin Jones was my idol…. And … Continue reading

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Densmore: Kreiger Wrote ‘Light My Fire,’ Not Morrison

Part 4: Doors Drummer John Densmore Talks About Preserving Band’s Legacy By Jim Clash Contributor John Densmore: ….I had hoped…we would pay the rent for 10 years, and my hair is grey now. And that’s another thing about money. We … Continue reading

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Densmore: Morrison Lost, Destroyed Himself; Be Careful

The Doors Drummer John Densmore On Late Greats Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek Jim Clash Contributor – 1/21/2015 JC: What would you say to Morrison’s fans now? John Densmore: He was an alcoholic. He lost and destroyed himself, so be careful. I … Continue reading

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John Densmore: I Stole a Ginger Baker Beat in “Hello, I Love You”

SKF NOTE: I love these little factoids, these little cobblestones making up the miles of road traveling through the History of Drumming. Thank you, Jim Clash. LIFESTYLE 1/25/2015 @ 11:27PM 8,126 views Doors Drummer John Densmore On Oliver Stone, Cream’s … Continue reading

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