Densmore, 74, comes to streetlight records in santa cruz for an aug. The doors john densmore and jim morrison linked by sign. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Doors john densmore on the high cost of not selling out. John densmore, former drummer for the doors will be at mr musichead gallery signing copies of his book unhinged. A woman who worked at the store announced john would be signing his new book and one piece of memorabilia. My life with jim morrison and the doors densmore, john on.
Music event by boulder book store on saturday, september 28 2019. In order to get an autograph from john, you must purchase a copy of his book that day from streetlight. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial on saturday in hollywood. Doors drummer details controversial trial in new book.
Doors densmore remembers jim morrison and bands heated feud ahead of his book signing in boulder drummer for legendary group will speak about and sign new book. Former doors drummer john densmore spent three hours signing books at sound garden tuesday night. The doors thin drummer looked happy and in good spirit when he sat down at the signing table around 6 pm and stayed there for a long time. I got my copy signed by john densmore himself at reckless records in.
The book riders on the storm was a thrilling look at what its like to be in a rock and roll band in the 60s. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial, doors drummer john densmore spins a funny yet lurid, behindthescenes tale of his sixyear feud with former bandmates. The doors john densmore makes time for fans at book signing. John densmore, the doors, announces book signing at scarborough bull moose on record store day. When i met oliver stone, i asked him if he tried to appease ray over the script. John densmore will launch a book signing tour for the doors.
New date john densmore the doors book signing amoeba music. Doors drummer john densmore at book signing may 16 in. Kpfk radio presents a special book signing at amoeba hollywood with john densmore, the drummer of the legendary band, the doors, signing copies of his new book the doors unhinged. Densmore met keyboardist ray manzarek and guitarist robby krieger at a transcendental meditation lecture. Part 3 doors drummer john densmore on oliver stone, creams ginger baker. Doors drummer john densmore to talk about and sign his book the. The sign was at the foot of the entrance to laurel canyon, facing the billboard where wed had our first ad for the first record four years before. The doors john densmore hopes book spurs dialogue with. Each chapter is about a different artist who has fed me. Doors densmore remembers jim morrison and bands heated feud ahead of his book signing in boulder drummer for legendary group will speak about and sign new book the doors. To anyone who has read densmores 1990 memoir a book he says was. John densmore, the legendary drummer of the doors doing an autograph signing for his new book, the doors.
Unhinged on saturday, april 20 at bull moose, 456 payne road, scarborough. This allstar track features john densmore founding member of the doors on percussion and vocals, floyd westerman in one of his. John densmore book signing for the doors unhinged on. I saw john densmore tonight at vintage vinyl records in jersey. Were excited to have someone of johns legendary status in our store, said coowner of radioactive, mikey ramirez. The doors drummer john densmore on late greats jim morrison. Doors drummer john densmore at book signing may 16 in hollywood.
Unhinged, detailing his court case against fellow former band members ray manzarek and. The doors john densmore talks about the bands ugly feud. John densmore, like it or not, stuck to the plan that was laid out in 1965 and never sold out. Eventbrite boulder book store presents john densmore book signing the doors. Musician john densmore book signing at amoeba records, hollywood, california, usa, june 14, 20. The book opens with the story of morrisons confrontation with his bandmates on the buick deal. Saw john densmore the doors tonight steve hoffman music. The doors john densmores book signing at amoeba, friday. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s, mostly because of morrisons lyrics and voice along with his erratic stage persona, and the group was widely regarded as an important part of. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band the doors, and as such is a member of the rock and roll hall of fame. Book signing john densmore from the doors mr musichead. A year after releasing his second memoir, the doors unhinged, drummer john densmore is still on the book store circuit signing copies of his engrossing and oftentimes harrowing account of the battle he waged for the doors name and the lawsuit he brought against his two former band mates, keyboardist ray manzarek and guitarist robby krieger.
May 02, 20 i purchased the book on the right at the bookstore. Densmore says, there wouldnt be any doors without maharishi. Jun, 20 john densmore, former drummer for the doors, will sign his book the doors unhinged. John densmore was born on december 1, 1944 in santa monica, california, usa as john paul densmore. John densmore, drummer and founding member of the doors will sign his book, the doors. He has been married to leslie neale since november 11, 1990. Doors john densmore on the high cost of not selling out good. John densmore book signing for the doors unhinged on june 14.
Jim morrison, john densmore, ray manzarek and robby krieger. Very sad that ray, robby, and john had to go through this though. He was signing copies of his new book the doors unhinged. Usa today riders on the storm is very enjoyable, especially its homespun and selfexperienced insights. Drummer and founding member of 60s rock band, the doors, john desmore will be doing a book signing at radioactive records friday, sept. Just a reminder john will be doing a book signing at boulder book store boulder, co this saturday sept 28th 2pm. John densmore, drummer for the doors, will be signing copies of the doors. John densmore, drummer for the legendary the doors, is at euclid records for a book signing on sept. Former doors drummer john densmore will sign his new book about his legal battles with former doors keyboardist ray manzarek and guitarist robby krieger. Not only for renewing our belief in the transcendent magic of the doors, but for staying true to the best ideals of our generation. Unhinged, detailing his court case against fellow former band members ray manzarek and robby krieger.
Robby krieger john densmore s is the first doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the most informed account of the doors brief but brilliant life as a group. In 1965, he joined the doors and remained a member until the bands dissolution in 1973. John densmore, former drummer for the doors, will sign his book the doors unhinged. Legendary drummer john densmore of the doors will sign copies of his book, the doors. Doors drummer john densmore recounted his roller coaster ride through the legal system on the opposite side of the courtroom from his former. Before we begin, i need to address the fact that i too am a maineard. Jan 03, 2020 as the doors get ready to celebrate their legacy with a new concert film of their 2016 tribute to the late ray manzarek and a daylong event in l. John densmore signed lp when i met him on his book tour in. John densmore performing from his book riders on the storm. John densmore just a reminder john will be doing a book. May 14, 2015 john densmore, shown in 2010, will sign copies of his 20 book the doors unhinged.
Unhinged, drummer and founding member john densmore looks at the conflict between him and his band mates as they fought over the right to use the doors name. John densmore book signing for the doors unhinged on june. Scarborough, maine john densmore, former drummer with the doors and author of the new york times bestseller riders on the storm, is embarking upon a book signing tour for his second book, the doors. The ray manzarek memoir is the 1998 1st edition, tight and near fine in a crisp, priceintact, near fine dustjacket. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial on saturday, may 16th from 79pm. My dad was born in york beach and then drove across the country with the family when he was 12. Doors densmore remembers jim morrison and bands heated feud ahead of his book signing in boulder. I brought my copy of john s autobiography in case he would be willing to sign that as well.
John densmore on court fights with doors bandmates. Join us for an evening with john densmore, drummer for the doors. Thursday where euclid records, 19 north gore avenue how much free. John densmore, shown in 2010, will sign copies of his 20 book the doors unhinged. We are happy to confirm the new, rescheduled event with john densmore. Unhinged is the true story of the court case that put jim morrisons legacy on trial and divided the former band mates in half, with ray manzarek and robby krieger on one side, and john densmore and the estate of jim morrison on the other. John sees a friend there and takes a break from autographing so. Densmore examines the conflict between the accumulation of wealth at the expense. Because of time constraints, john cannot do individual pictures with fans. John densmore signed lp when i met him on his book tour in 20i got excited shook his hand too hard and he was a little upset with me.
Densmore played drums for the famous rock band the doors from 1965 to 1973. Not many people in this world would have passed up on the fortune that was being waved in front of him. Sep 05, 2014 drummer and founding member of 60s rock band, the doors, john desmore will be doing a book signing at radioactive records friday, sept. John densmore of the doors signed book unhinged ebay. John densmore spends three hours greeting fans at sound. We had to form a line outside of the store in the rear parking lot. They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s, mostly because of morrisons lyrics and voice along with his erratic stage persona, and the. John densmore book signing at amoeba records hollywood, ca. According to densmore s own book, he quit the band on one occasion in reaction to jim morrisons increasingly selfdestructive behavior, although he returned the next day. John arrived and raced inside and the his security guy came out and literally started screaming at us that he would only sign 2 items. Aug 16, 20 john densmore, the legendary drummer of the doors doing an autograph signing for his new book, the doors. And the john densmore memoir is a 1990 5th printing, also clean and near fine in a bright, priceintact, near fine dustjacket.
I was reading the sunday newspaper and saw a blurb about john densmore coming to a local bookstore in a week to promote his new book. Smashwords about john densmore, author of the doors. Densmore will be here at mr musichead gallery signing copies of his book the doors unhinged. Apr 21, 20 because john densmore believes this, we are all in his debt. John densmore of the doors instore book signing at zia. The fact that he wanted to tour independent shops versus big box retailers. The doors john densmore on paying tribute to ray manzarek. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial on friday at amoeba music in hollywood. Unhinged, which tells the true story of densmore s court battle to preserve the artistic integrity of the doors. John densmore of the doors instore book signing at zia thunderbird. Feb 22, 20 while his new book may light some fires with his cohorts from the doors, john densmore is hoping it will also help fix the fractured state the iconic groups alumni are currently in. John densmore talks drumming, classic tracks and his book the. According to densmore s own book, he quit the band on one occasion in reaction to morrisons increasingly selfdestructive behavior, although he returned the next day.
Jan 05, 2018 as the drummer for the doors, john densmore s name has been linked with lead singer jim morrisons for more than half a century. John densmore of the doors signed unhinged book this book was signed by john densmore of legendary group the doors in 2014 on his book signing tour in raleigh nc, included with sale will be the original receiptproof of purchase. Doors drummer signing books at euclid records the blender. John densmore, the drummer for the doors, at a book signing for his new book, the doors unhinged at amoeba records, hollywood, california, usa. Doors drummer john densmore to talk about and sign his book. Were excited to have someone of john s legendary status in our store, said coowner of radioactive, mikey ramirez.
Purchase the book at the event for admission to this special signing event densmore will sign 1 additional item with purchase of. Doors drummer details controversial trial in new book the. Densmore is also noted for his veto of attempts by the other two doors members, in the wake of singer jim morrisons 1971 death. I put the book aside for a few months as i finished reading some other books on my. Jim morrisons legacy goes on trial densmore examines the conflict between the accumulation of wealth. John will sign the book, plus one other doors item. The doors john densmore makes time for fans at book. Director oliver stone and drummer john densmore will be part. Sep 23, 2019 doors densmore remembers jim morrison and bands heated feud ahead of his book signing in boulder drummer for legendary group will speak about and sign new book the doors. John paul densmore born december 1, 1944 is an american musician, songwriter, author and actor. Dj carlos nino kpfkspaceways will be spinning some of john s favorite artists and classic doors music.
Aug 31, 2014 what john densmore book signing when 7. The doors drummer john densmore on late greats jim morrison, ray manzarek. Author john densmore gives a unique prospect on what it is like to be in a band from the drum stool. Densmore s next book will be about his meetings with musicians. Doors drummer john densmore to talk about and sign his. This very special event took place at a record store called gallery of.
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