Ep433: John Densmore of The Doors

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

50+ years after the passing of Jim Morrison, John Densmore of The Doors continues to honour the wishes of his bandmate when it comes to the commercialism of the music of The Doors. John discusses that journey and many other fascinating memories of the legacy of The Doors.

• Meet Mr Blue Hair
• A moment with John Coltrane & Elvin Jones
• Not selling out the Doors legacy
• Defending the wishes of Jim Morrison
• Visiting Jim Morrison’s grave
• Was there a funeral for Jim?
• Being aware of the “Jim is Alive” rumours
• Evolving perspective of substance abuse
• Last conversation with Jim and his state
• All Doors except Jim participated in mixdowns
• Jim’s behaviour in the studio
• John’s impression of punk early on
• Did Jim dabble in hard drugs?
• How much of LA Woman was played live?
• Multiple live Doors shows being made available
• The live performance that best represents The Doors at their peak
• Memories and recordings of the final Doors show
• Recording of Jimbo and Jimi Hendrix
• John’s upcoming projects with Chuck D and Adam Holzman
• Memories of the original Doors demo acetates
• Signing to Columbia – appearing on the “drop list”
• Arrangements for Doors music after John passes
• Involvement with Jim’s family after his passing
• The journey of Jim’s father
• John’s comparison of political environment then and now
• Did John get negative PR from the trial?
• The story of the Buick commercial
• What circumstance or situation would John consider approving Doors music to be made available commercially?
• John was uncomfortable being the centrepiece of the band?
• Bands reforming and touring in the modern era
• Jim’s relationship with money
• After Jim passes, was there any closure?
• Names that were floated as potential replacements for Jim
• Is John comfortable with The Doors music so closely associated with Vietnam?
• Preparing for a potential draft and conflict
• We need to find moments and try to be grateful when you can
• Interview wrap up

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