Ray Manzarek RIP

I was lucky enough to see Ray and Robby in Albany a few years ago. It was truly a memorable show. He was such an ambassador for the band. I sat with Morrison Hotel side 1, and moved on to LA Woman last night. Will start late and finish early, I guess. Always found these lines in the movie funny:

Ray: So let's hear what you have?
Jim: Let's swim to the Moon, baby....
Ray: Those are some great f**kin lyrics man!

I was lucky to catch The Doors in concert twice. Great both times. Thanks for the music Ray!

The Doors' music stands the test of time. My grandsons listen to it without prompting from me. Rest in peace.

A great one, I did not realize that he was 74 y/o.
RIP.

Ray was a keyboard wizard. The Doors didn't have a bass player, so Manzarek played all the bass parts, as well as the melody, rhythm, etc.

Ray and Jim Morrison had a bond that allowed Ray to compose and play Morrison's poetry and emotional shadings in terms the rest of us could understand. Everyone has heard "Light my Fire", but "The End" is as haunting a lyric as has ever been written and sung - pure brilliance.

God bless them both - I'm certain they are in the Morrison Hotel sharing memories and spirits together again.