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This book was so good. The Doors are one of my favorite bands and when Jim Morrison was found dead in Paris I was shocked and horrified that he had died. The book is written by John Densmore who was their drummer. He recalled that when they were asked to sell their music for commercial use, Jim Morrison said “No Way”. They were not going to do that.
EadieB It was so important that the four of them decided that they would each get a vote and if one of them disagreed then they would not do it. Jim Morrison was the one who wrote the poetry for their songs and the other band members set that poetry to music. But when Morrison died that was over as there would be no more poetry to set to music. Morrison‘s poetry was so special and that is what made their band so great. 13mo
EadieB Morrison was not a musician and that‘s how they worked as he wrote the words and the other band members set the lyrics. It was a great collaboration of talents that worked for the band and each person helped to made it work. That is why they each had a say in what they did. Two members of the band, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, decided years later to get two more members and do concerts again. 13mo
EadieB John Densmore told them if they did that they could not use the name The Doors as people would expect Jim Morrison to be in the band. They said that they would use the name The Doors of the 21st century. But when they started the concerts the fonts of The Doors of the 21st century were the problem was that “The Doors” was done in large font and “of the 21st century” was smaller font. 13mo
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EadieB John Densmore reminded them of Jim Morrison‘s agreement that if one band member said “No” then they would not do it. They just ignored him and so John Densmore took them to court and sued them. This is what most of the book is about - the lawsuit. There is a lot more to the book and I would have to say that the book is well worth the read. If you love the bands, then you would love this book. 13mo
TheSpineView Loved their music! 💜🎶 13mo
EadieB @TheSpineView me too! 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 13mo