Ray Manzarek

Raymond Daniel Manzarek (born Raymond Daniel Manczarek to Helena and Raymond on February 12, 1939 in Chicago). A musician, producer, movie director, writer, and a co-founder and the keyboardist of The Doors, from 1965 to 1973, and in the Doors of the 21st Century since 2001.

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February 12 - 1939 - Chicago - The Doors - 1965 - 1973 - 2001

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Manzarek also recorded a rock adaptation of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" with Philip Glass, produced Echo and the Bunnymen and Los Angeles band X, and played with Iggy Pop and backed San Francisco poet Michael McClure's poetry readings.

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Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - Philip Glass - Echo and the Bunnymen - Los Angeles - X - Iggy Pop - San Francisco - Michael McClure

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During his time with the Doors he is widely regarded as being one of the most influential keyboardists in rock and roll history by changing the spectrum of ability a keyboardist has. This is in part due to the fact that since the Doors lacked a basist Manzarek would often play those parts.

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His autobiography entitled "Light My Fire" is among the most perceptive and beautiful accounts of the life and times of The Doors.

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He is also currently directing a movie called Riders on the Storm, due to be released in 2005.

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He is Polish-American.

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In Oliver Stone's biopic "The Doors," Manzarek was played by Kyle MacLachlan.

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Oliver Stone - Biopic - Kyle MacLachlan

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