In an era so adamant about peace and love, Ray Manzarek knew some artists weren't as approachable as he initially thought.

The keyboard will also be a useful musical tool, but these three classic rock stars made the ol' ivories popular in their respective eras.

At first skeptical, guitarist Robby Krieger was quickly convinced of Val Kilmer's talent as the actor dove into playing Doors ...

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We are looking back at one song from The Doors catalogue of tracks Jim Morrison was afraid would leave him bloodied and bruised ...

The Doors weren't sure about Jim Morrison at first, but the lyrics to their future classic track managed to convince them.

Kyle MacLachlan, who played Ray Manzarek, also said, “You’ll always be my Jim. See you on the other side my friend.” Yet in perhaps one of the most vivid memories of Kilmer shared following ...

Added Kyle MacLachlan, who played Ray Manzarek, “You’ll always be my Jim. See you on the other side my friend.” Director John Frankenheimer, who helmed the infamous and troubled The Island ...

Kyle MacLachlan and Val Kilmer at a 15th anniversary screening of Oliver Stone's 'The Doors' in 2006 (Getty Images) Kyle MacLachlan, who played keyboardist Ray Manzarek alongside Kilmer as Jim ...

A new bassist for Blondie was found in Los Angeles. British-born Nigel Harrison was living in California and playing in The Doors’ keyboardist Ray Manzarek’s short-lived band Nite City when he was ...

There's often a good reason why albums remain out of print for 30 years. Ray Manzarek's The Golden Scarab is a case in point. It sucks. He can be forgiven the endless recycling of his "Riders On ...