AMERICAN MASTERS | When You're Strange | Interview w/ John Densmore | PBS

http://pbs.org/americanmasters John Densmore, the drummer for The Doors, talks to PBS about American Masters "When You're Strange," the first feature documentary about The Doors, premiering Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). The film is directed by Tom DiCillo and narrated by Johnny Depp. Densmore discusses the documentary's opening sequence featuring Jim Morrison's rarely seen original film "HWY: An American Pastoral," and the different path he has taken as a rock star. Densmore's autobiography, "Riders on the Storm: My Life With Jim Morrison and The Doors," was published in 1991 and was a New York Times bestseller. He joined Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger for The Doors induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

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[iggypoprhcp]

I respect John the most out of the 3 remaining Doors.



[PhilosophicalViking]

I read an article years ago (if I can find it I will post it) in this article it was stated that because Ray & Robbie wanted to do the reunion tour and John didn't. Then John was portrayed as the one who hated Jim. He doesn't he just felt the reunion tour was direspectful of Jim. He had said he didn't mind a few gigs in honor of Jim, but not to make it a permanent thing. That's what I remember, I'll try to locate the article.

[PrincessEGvancO]

respect !

[JLizard]

@MrAlex0262 Both. Ray and Robbie teamed up to use DOORS material without paying John or the Morrison family. John Densmore won 5 million dollars in a lawsuit against Rob and Ray. Oh, and btw Jim Morrison faked his death and is alive living under the name Bill Loyer.

[itnow]

yeah i always was passionate about collecting garbage in the streets

[Hanelore81]

@pinkfloydfan2929 yeah me too! what a loss...

[ratbatblu]

I just met John this morning; one of the nicest guys you could ever want to meet!

[pinkfloydfan2929]

i hope that someone makes something to bring jim back to life

[miles2057]

@Burek170 Hi there Burek, I really like your username, what nationality are you and what are the origins of the name, "Burek" I don't know why, but I just like the name "Burek".

I hope to hear back from you.

[miles2057]

@PhilosophicalViking Did you find the article you were referring to?

[Krrrimmi]

After Jim's gone,they no longer continue as a band & find a new vocalist.Because to all d fans,JIM MORRISON is THE DOORS.& THE DOORS is JIM MORRISON.

HE'S IRREPLACEABLE. \m/

We miss u Jim. :-/

[dakota23750]

@iggypoprhcp ..I dont imagine youll ever see this since your post is1 yr. old but i wanted to say that its so cool to read someone elses' comment who agrees with me that it was JOHN, that love, missed, & resepected Jim the most.i've read similar articles recently on John's views about the Doors performing.I read he wouldnt mind them playing gigs as much if theyd go by another name & not cash in on the name Doors John also didnt like anyone singing in Jims place except Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)