Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek
Born: Feb 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL
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Styles: Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Psychedelic, Rock & Roll
Biography: One of the most influential keyboard players in the history of rock music, Doors member Ray Manzarek was born on February 12, 1939. Born to Polish immigrants in Chicago, IL, he grew up admiring the boogie-woogie piano players that became popular in the '50s. After dropping out of U.C.L.A.'s law program, ...Read full biography
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The Whole Thing Started With Rock & Roll Now It's out of Control
Released: 1974
Label: Lemon
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Ray Manzarek's 1974 follow-up to his excellent The Golden Scarab (A Rhythm Myth) from the same year finds producer Bob Brown stepping into Bruce Botnick's shoes. Over 40 minutes of music from the Doors' ...Read full review
Carmina Burana
Released: 1983
Label: Import
Critics' Rating:
This is a staggeringly different piece of music for those who only know the Ray Manzarek of "Light My Fire" or "L.A. Woman" fame. The 1983 collaboration with Philip Glass and Kurt Munkacsi holds many revelations. ...Read full review
More Ray Manzarek albums: Main Albums (9), DVD/Video (2)
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