John news only
On April 6, 2011, John Densmore issued the following statement: My Dear Fans: This is a hard paragraph for me to write, but necessary. It is about autographs. The last several years I have been so flooded with requests that it is interfering with my personal life, and I am going to have to stop. Fans (or opportunists from ebay) track me when I land at any airport, follow me into the bathroom, and hang around my hotel, looking for my John Henry. It is unfortunate, but I have to draw the line. I will still do the occasional autograph, and of course at any “official” signing I will oblige, but I must say no to the stacks of letters and photos that are sent to me personally, as I must retrieve my privacy. If anyone requests an autograph in the future, they should send the request to The Doors offices, and they will hold them there until we can go through them on a semi-regular basis. Anything else will not be answered. Thanks very much for understanding, jd http://forum.johndensmore.com/index.php?showtopic=4470
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April 17, 2013 is the
release date of John's book "The Doors: Unhinged Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On
Trial"
Keep up with John's book signing tour on his Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/johndensmore1
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September 26,
2013 John in NYC twice <> John in Nashville <> blog re
John
John Densmore
makes a book signing appearance this evening at the New York
Public Library for the Performing Arts at 6:00 p.m., according to his Facebook
page.
http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/55/node/221753?lref=55%2Fcalendar.
On
Friday at 12:00 pm he'll be signing at J&R Music:
http://www.jr.com/information/liveEvents.jsp.
John Densmore
makes a book signing appearance on Tuesday evening, October 1 in
Nashville, TN
at Grimey's Too / Howlin' Books:
http://www.grimeys.com/news.html.
NashvilleScene.com ran an advance story:
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/john-densmore-and-the-legacy-of-the-doors/Content?oid=3902813
John Densmore
and 'Unhinged' are the topic of a blog on MusicEmissions.com site:
http://www.musicemissions.com/blog/index.php/2013/09/24/interview-john-densmore-of-the-doors/
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September
24,
2013 John YouTube channel <> John in NOLA
John Densmore
now has his own YouTube channel. Check that out at:
http://www.youtube.com/johndensmorevideos.
While you're there, check out the exclusive video of John performing "The
Bones Of My Father" by Etheridge Knight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xt_ygOpkI0
(thanks, Jim)
John Densmore was in New Orleans last Thursday at a bookstore event called SIBA 2013, held at the Sheraton Hotel. John participated in a 'Trivia of Cheaters' match which raised $1,479 for the Binc Foundation. Read the full story at: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/59203-siba-2013-a-lively-and-intimate-affair-in-new-orleans.html
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September 13,
2013 John video
John Densmore will
roll out an exclusive video next week of him performing 'The Bones
Of My Father' by Etheridge Knight, according to a post on his Facebook page
today.
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September 11,
2013 John at the Whisky
John Densmore will
join Keb'Mo'
and the Playing For Change Band and others at the "I Love Playing For Change
Day" on September 21 at the Whisky on the Sunset Strip. Proceeds will
benefit Playing For Change music programs worldwide. Read more or buy
tickets:
http://playingforchangeday.org/show/1love-pfc-day-los-angeles-w-kebmo-rocky-dawuni-and-members-of-the-pfc-band
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September 7,
2013 John adds book dates <> John interview
John Densmore has
added three new book tour stops for this month:
September 18th at Good Records in Dallas, TX; September 27th at J&R Music
in Manhattan; and September 28th at Sunrise Records in Toronto, Ontario.
Dates, times and links have been added to the calendar below.
(thanks, Jim)
John Densmore is interviewed in the newest issue of Origin Magazine (cover: Al Gore), described as 'the new national conscious lifestyle magazine). The magazine has limited distribution, and this link tells you where you can find it: http://www.originmagazine.com/find-origin/ (thanks, Jim)
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September 4,
2013 John in Classic Rock
John Densmore is
interviewed by Max Bell in the new edition of
Classic Rock magazine. The content of the interview has been posted on
Facebook and elsewhere, so I'll do likewise.
Read
it here. (thanks, Gilles
& Simone)
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August 28,
2013 John & Unhinged <> more John & Unhinged
John Densmore and
'Unhinged' are featured in the August 26th
issue of Publishers Weekly in an interview with Alex Palmer. If you plan
to look for it, here is the
cover. (thanks,
Jim)
John Densmore and 'Unhinged' are also featured in a story from India's Bangalore Mirror. Read that one at: http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/81/20130824201308242339257505bb7b3d0/-This-is-not-the-end-beautiful-friend-.html
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August 22,
2013 John on HuffPost Live
John Densmore
returned to HuffPostLive for a 9-minute interview segment.
He talks about Ray's passing and "Unhinged". Check it out at:
http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/john-densmore-talks-the-doors-unhinged/5208fbda02a760483f00054b
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August 21,
2013 John on TV
John Densmore did
a 6-minute spot this morning on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' program.
Check out the video at:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc-morning_joe/vp/52808527#52808527 (thanks,
Simone and Bev)
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August 20,
2013 'Unhinged' review
John Densmore's
"Unhinged" was reviewed on allaboutjazz.com by
Doug Collette. Read that at:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45050#.UhRMfD-JJQ0
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August 16,
2013 John interview
John Densmore
was interviewed by
Rich Howells for golackawanna.com ... read that one at:
http://golackawanna.com/news/WK_Music/748542/Densmore-sets-the-record%28s%29-straight
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August 14,
2013 John & Jay-Z <> John interview
John Densmore
talks about Jay-Z
explaining hip-hop to him in today's rollingstone.com ... and bonus, the
story includes a 2-minute video clip of John telling it. Check it out at:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-z-wrote-letter-to-the-doors-john-densmore-20130814?
John Densmore did another interview with caughtinthecarousel.com. Check this one out at: http://caughtinthecarousel.com/the-elders-wisdom-integrity-and-compassion-a-conversation-with-john-densmore-of-the-doors/ (thanks, Jim)
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August 12,
2013 John interview
John Densmore
was interviewed by Cecelia Baress for citizensvoice.com in advance of his
Wilkes-Barre, PA book signing appearance on Wednesday evening. Read it at:
http://citizensvoice.com/news/doors-drummer-pens-book-about-band-1.1534632
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August 9,
2013 John interview
John Densmore
resumes his book signing tour with a few appearances beginning this
weekend. John was interviewed ahead of Wednesday's stop in Wilkes-Barre,
PA. Read that at:
http://timesleader.com/news/features/733997/Meet-John-Densmore-Hell-beat-the-drum-for-his-book--and-his-side-of-the-story.
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August
1, 2013
John in Chicago interview
John Densmore
sat down with Chicago's WGN for a 4-minute interview during his late June
book signing visit to that city. Watch it at:
http://wgntv.com/2013/07/31/author-john-densmore-talks-about-his-book-the-doors-unhinged/
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July
26, 2013
John interview
John Densmore's
book signing
appearance in Salt Lake City tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) is preceded by an
interview with David Burger for the Salt Lake Tribune. Read that at:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/56627805-223/densmore-doors-book-com.html.csp
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July
17, 2013
John's HuffPo blog
John Densmore
shares his views on some current events in a blog titled "God Complex" on
Huffington Post today. Read it at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-densmore/god-complex_b_3611438.html
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July
9, 2013
new John dates
John Densmore
has added a few dates on his next book signing tour. In addition to
Graywhale in Salt Lake City on July 27th, the new stops are The Exclusive
Company
http://www.exclusivecompany.com/
in Greenfield, WI on August 11th, and Gallery of Sound
http://www.galleryofsound.com/
in Wilkes-Barre, PA on August 14th. Details are in the calendar below.
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July
3, 2013
42 years <> John in Syracuse
Jim Morrison's death had a profound effect on me
in 1971. So did Ray's recent death. Ergo, I'm feeling more
pensive this July 3rd than usual. 42 years is a long time; I was a young
woman when Jim died, and a senior citizen when Ray died. It's impossible
to ponder Jim on this day without seeing Ray in the same thoughts, so this
anniversary commemorates not one, but two losses. I'm feeling so thankful
that we have had these last 42 years of Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John
Densmore.
John Densmore was in Syracuse, NY last night for a book signing at Sound Garden. According to this story, John stayed past the planned end time to meet all the fans ... a good PR move after the recent Amoeba Music event that left so many fans S.O.L. This story also contains a one-minute video and a slide show. Check it out at: http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/john_densmore_visits_syracuse.html
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June
28, 2013
John interview
John Densmore was interviewed by Chris Baker for
Syracuse.com in advance of his book signing appearance there on Tuesday.
Read it at:
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/john_densmore_syracuse_sound_g.html
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June
27, 2013
John Q&A
John Densmore did a Q&A and talks about 'Unhinged'
with CaughtInTheCarousel.com. Read that at:
http://caughtinthecarousel.com/qa-the-doors-unhinged-by-john-densmore/
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June
26, 2013
John interview
John Densmore was interviewed by Jessica Novak for
SyracuseNewTimes.com in advance of his book signing appearance in that city next
Tuesday. Read that at:
http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/newyork/article-6969-defending-the-doors.html
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June
25, 2013
reunion concert? <> Tech N9ne
Stories about a
reunion concert between Robby and John, possibly at a tribute to Ray,
have been all over the place since John mentioned it in a Rolling Stone
interview that I shared on June 19th. Here's another story on CNN.com:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/24/showbiz/music/the-doors-reunion-tribute-ray-manzarek/index.html.
I'm hearing mixed reactions on this topic.
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June
23, 2013
John to SLC: correction
Correction: John Densmore's book signing in Salt Lake City,
Utah at Graywhale Entertainment happens on Saturday, July 27th, not this Thursday,
June 27. (thanks, Jim)
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June
19, 2013
John in Rolling Stone <> John to SLC
John Densmore is interviewed in today's
RollingStone.com ... read that at:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-john-densmore-on-reconciling-with-the-doors-20130619
John Densmore has added a stop in Salt Lake City,
Utah to his book tour. He'll be at Graywhale Entertainment on
Thursday,
June 27 Saturday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m.
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June
18, 2013
John at Amoeba
John Densmore's book signing
on Friday at Amoeba seems to have been captured (well, 2-1/2 minutes of the
two hours) by a videographer standing nearby. If you were lucky enough to
get inside, you may see yourself in line. Near the end of the video, a
friend of John's shows up, at which time John takes a break and they adjourn to
the stock room for privacy. Watch the video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zuvb_dqyTw.
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June
16, 2013
John at Amoeba
John Densmore's book signing
on Friday evening at Amoeba Music in Hollywood left more than 100 fans very
disappointed. According to a friend who arrived at 5:00 and futilely
waited in line for three hours, the Amoeba people advised that John was on a
strict two-hour time limit and that he had to leave at 8:00, although they hoped
he'd be nice enough to stay longer. My friend was #240 and was still
awaiting his turn at 8:00; consequently, he did not get to meet John or
have anything signed. Amoeba allowed fans who did not 'make the cut-off'
to return the books that were a required purchase for the event.
(thanks, Howard)
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June
14, 2013
'Unhinged' signing in Syracuse
John Densmore does a book signing
on Friday, July 2 at Sound Garden in Syracuse, NY:
http://www.cdjoint.com/syracuse-store.cfm.
Read the story at:
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/doors_john_densmore_sound_garden_syracuse.html
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June
13, 2013
John LA Times interview
John Densmore was interviewed by L.A. Times music
journalist Randy Lewis for today's Pop & Hiss music blog:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-john-densmore-doors-unhinged-book-signing-amoeba-20130613,0,2276164.story.
This story is in advance of tomorrow evening's book signing appearance at Amoeba
Music in Hollywood, where a book purchase is required. As has been the
protocol at previous events, John will sign the book plus one more item ("no
collections"):
http://www.la.com/ci_23454579/john-densmore-from-doors-book-signing
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June
11, 2013
'Unhinged' signing in Chicago
John Densmore resumes his 'Unhinged' book signing
tour with an appearance on June 29 at Reckless Records in Chicago at their 3126
North Broadway location at 2:00 p.m. (thanks, Jim)
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June
8,
2013 John on BWTB <> handout at Fingerprints book signing
John Densmore's in-studio guest spot last Sunday
morning on the nationally syndicated 'Breakfast With The Beatles' show
with Chris Carter on L.A's KLOS 95.5 can be heard at this link:
http://beatlesradioshows.tumblr.com/post/52003391968/http-www-divshare-com-direct-24174379-00d-mp3
Unfortunately, you have to listen to most of the show to get to John's segment
(unless you are smarter than me and know how to fast forward through this).
(thanks, Jim)
At John Densmore's postponed book signing at Fingerprints in Long Beach, CA on June 1, a handout was passed out to the waiting fans with John's thoughts about Ray. Some fans had John sign the handout. I was out of town and did not attend, but several friends sent me scans of their copies to share here: John's handout (thanks, Howard and Beverly)
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June
3,
2013 John on BWTB
John Densmore was an in-studio guest yesterday
morning on the nationally syndicated 'Breakfast With The Beatles' show
with Chris Carter on L.A's KLOS 95.5. I did not find out about it in time
to share here. John was going to select a few of his fave Beatles songs to
play, and give away signed copies of 'Unhinged'.
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May
29, 2013 John at Amoeba postponed
John Densmore's June 2 book signing at Amoeba
Records in Hollywood has been re-scheduled to Friday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Reminder: his May 25 book signing appearance at Fingerprints in Long
Beach, CA was already re-scheduled to this Saturday, June 1 at 2:00
p.m.
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May
23, 2013 John interviews
John Densmore was
interviewed by Kimball Allen for The Capital Hill Times when he appeared in
Seattle last Saturday for an "Unhinged" book signing at Elliot Bay Books.
Read that interview at:
http://www.capitolhilltimes.com/2013/05/an-interview-with-the-doors-john-densmore/.
John references his recent appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show in this story.
I understand from fans that the official video of that appearance has now been
edited down so that John & Jimmy's brief "Roadhouse Blues" jam has been cut out.
Fans who didn't get to see that full segment before it was edited out should
write to the Jimmy Fallon show and ask them to restore the full clip.
John Densmore was interviewed by Gabriel San Roman of OC Weekly about 'Unhinged'. Read that at: http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2013/05/drummer_john_densmores_new_book.php
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May
22, 2013 John's book signing postponed <> Ray & John
1987
John Densmore has postponed his scheduled book
signing appearance at Fingerprints in Long Beach this Saturday. According
to an email from the store: First, we would like to send our
condolences to the family, friends, and all of you who are fans of The Doors,
and Ray Manzarek; we join you in your sadness at the passing of one of our
heroes. Ray was one of the architects of Rock and Roll, and we will miss his
presence, and will celebrate his musical legacy. Due to Ray's unfortunate and unexpected
passing, and at John's request, we're going to push our event back by one week.
Our book-signing event
will now be held: Saturday, June 1st at 2:00pm.
To
RSVP for this re-scheduled event, call Fingerprints at 562/433-4996.
Ray Manzarek & John Densmore were interviewed by Paul Iorio in May 1987 in NYC, but apparently the interview was never published. Mr. Iorio is now sharing it on his Huffington Post blog. It made me smile to picture Ray and John doing this joint interview; it sounds like they were laughing together and having fun. Read it at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-iorio/a-previously-unpublished-_b_3310149.html (thanks oodles, Dave)
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May
17, 2013 John book signing added
John Densmore's "Unhinged" book tour has
added an event at Amoeba Records on Sunset in Los Angeles at 3:00 on Sunday,
June 2, and will include an on-line eBay auction of several items. A portion of the proceeds of this book signing event will benefit
radio station KPFK.
For more info:
http://www.kpfk.org/eventcal.html?task=view_detail&agid=3333&year=2013&month=06&day=02
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May
10, 2013 John on Tavis Smiley
John Densmore's "Unhinged" book tour has
been on the
move again this week after a few days off last weekend. Here's an interview
link:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/music/2013-05-07/break-on-through/.
John's 26-minute interview with Tavis Smiley, taped a few weeks ago, aired last
evening on PBS. If you missed that show, go here:
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365009317.
John's book about the feud and the trial also grabbed a lead headline on
RollingStone.com yesterday:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-doors-john-densmore-talks-about-the-bands-ugly-six-year-feud-20130508
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May
4, 2013 John on Fallon <> Doors artifacts auction
results <> Doors vs. Beatles
John Densmore's guest appearance last night on
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon was short and sweet. He was the third guest
and came on at 1:23 a.m. This five-minute spot left scant time for much
other than a brief mention of 'Unhinged', along with John's latest favorite line
about The Doors coming unhinged a few years back, but that they are now getting
back on track. Instead, they talked about Fallon's impression of Morrison
singing 'Reading Rainbow' with John suggesting that Jimmy could handle the
vocals if the three of them ever got together for a one-off charity performance.
John then moved to a drum set in front of The Roots to play while Jimmy sang
'Roadhouse Blues' until the commercial break at 1:28 a.m. Watch the clip
here:
http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/john-densmore-recalls-meeting-jim-morrison/n36333/
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May
2, 2013 John on Tavis Smiley
John Densmore is the guest on PBS's Tavis Smiley
program next Thursday, May 9. Check your local listings for time.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/
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May
1, 2013 John live from Rock Hall <> John's Rock Hall interview
Reminder: John Densmore will do a live stream
interview at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this evening. It happens
at 7:00 pm EST, so that's 4:00 pm for us westies. If you miss it
live, their programs are archived. Go to:
http://rockhall.com/event/HOF-Densmore/live/
John Densmore revealed at the conclusion of his live streamed interview at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this evening, that when he appears on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Friday night, he'll also be sitting in with The Roots, the show's house band. The interview included him reading from 'Riders On The Storm' as well as 'Unhinged'. He performed the section from his ROTS live show that he toured with in the early 1990's where he introduces the songs on their debut album to his parents. Following the interview, John took questions from audience members until that wrapped and he went off to meet fans and sign copies of 'Unhinged'.
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April
30, 2013 John on Adam Carolla <> John video interview <> John
AP interview
John Densmore was a guest on Adam Carolla's
podcast either last night or early this morning (he was leaving for the airport
to get to tomorrow's Cleveland appearance). You can listen to John's
23-minute segment by jumping ahead to the 52-minute point:
http://adamcarolla.com/john-densmore-and-dave-dameshek/ (thanks,
Micheal)
John Densmore was a guest on backstageaxxess.com when he was in Rochester, New York last week. There is an 18-minute video interview and a few photos at: http://www.backstageaxxess.com/backstage/Interview.php/John-Densmore-2013 (thanks, Jim)
Another John Densmore interview with John Carucci of AP can be read at: http://music.yahoo.com/news/doors-drummer-protects-jim-morrison-legacy-book-194744022.html. (thanks, Jim)
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April
25, 2013 John on Fallon
John Densmore is a scheduled guest on Late Night
With Jimmy Fallon on Friday, May 3. Other guests listed for that show are
Carey Mulligan, Alexander Skarsgard and Eve. If you miss the appearance,
the segments are available for viewing later on the show's website, which I'll
link to when available.
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April
23, 2013 John interview
John Densmore interviewed with Ron Bennington for
theinterrobang.com ... read that one at:
http://theinterrobang.com/2013/04/john-densmore-and-how-the-doors-became-unhinged/
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April
22, 2013 John at Bull Moose <> John's sister
John Densmore's first stop on his book tour was
Saturday in Scarborough, Maine. Here is a brief news clip featuring John:
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_16506.shtml.
A longer interview (2+ minutes) with him can be seen at:
http://wgme.com/news/features/raw-news/stories/vid_4.shtml
John Densmore's sister (wearing a Red Sox hat) showed up at his Saturday book signing. A friend who was there heard John introduce her thusly to the store owner. John's sister seemed amazed at the turn-out, which had a line out the door. Regarding the limited edition hardcover book, the book has a stamp on the inside which says "limited edition ___ of 2500". As John signed each, he wrote in the sequential number. (thanks, Chris)
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April
21, 2013 pix of John at Bull Moose
John Densmore's first stop on his book tour was in
Scarborough, Maine yesterday. This story link by Beth Quimby has the same
content as the one I posted yesterday, but includes two photos:
http://www.pressherald.com/life/fired-up-fans-get-to-meet-doors-drummer_2013-04-21.html
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April
20, 2013 John at Bull Moose
John Densmore's first stop on his 'Unhinged' book
signing tour, drew an estimated 300 fans to Bull Moose in Scarborough, Maine.
Read this story by Beth Quimby at:
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Doors-drummer-draws-hundreds-at-Scarborough-Record-Store-Day.html
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April
19, 2013 John interviews
John Densmore was interviewed by Ed Condran for
Asbury Park Press:
http://www.app.com/article/20130419/NJENT01/304190125/Still-riding-storm
John Densmore was interviewed by Craig Terlino for DigBoston.com: http://digboston.com/think/2013/04/john-densmore-of-the-doors-unhinged/
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April
18, 2013 John on WNYC <> John on HuffPo live <>
two print interviews with John <> John picks Fallon <> e-book ordering
site
John Densmore was interviewed live on the Leonard
Lopate Show earlier today on WNYC. Check out the 25-minute podcast at:
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2013/apr/18/john-densmore-doors-unhinged
John Densmore was interviewed on Huff Post Live. Check out that 26-minute podcast at: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/the-doors-john-densmore-jim-morrison-legacy/516f01c878c90a2a18000298
John Densmore has an print interview with Jeff Spevak of Rochester, NY's DemocratandChronicle.com. Read that one at: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130418/LIVING0105/304180033/The-Doors-Jim-Morrison-John-Demsmore
John Densmore has an print interview with Rod Harmon of the Portland (Maine) Press Herald. Read that one at: http://www.pressherald.com/life/go/the-doors-the-buick-and-the-book-_2013-04-18.html
John Densmore was quoted as saying (surely, with tongue-in-cheek) that Jimmy Fallon 'could get the job done' in terms of filling Morrison's spot in a band if he were ever to re-unite with Ray and Robby. Read that quote (and re-visit Fallon's performance as Jim) on UltimateClassicRock.com at: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-densmore-jimmy-fallon-jim-morrison/
"Unhinged" in e-book format can be ordered directly from this Smashwords website in addition to Amazon, Barnes & Noble on-line, and probably other sources: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/307435
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April
17, 2013 'Unhinged' debuts today <> John on CBS <> John
on Q104 <> John in Aquarian Weekly <> John's Bartlemania podcast <>
John's kick-off
This is the day that John Densmore has been
waiting many years for. He began the day with an in-studio interview in
NYC with host Jim Kerr on the Q104 'The Jim Kerr Rock 'n Roll Morning
Show'
http://www.q1043.com/pages/onair/morning-show/. I did not
get up at 4:00 a.m. west coast time to listen, but I'll try to catch up with it
later. In the meantime, here is a photo of him posing with his radio
hosts:
http://www.q1043.com/cc-common/mainheadlines2.html?feed=428240&article=11198135
John Densmore's pre-taped interview on today's 'CBS This Morning' can be seen in this 7-minute video: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50145049n
John Densmore's in-studio interview this morning with Jim Kerr on Q104 can be seen in this 13-minute video: http://www.q1043.com/pages/onair/morning-show/#23107768
John Densmore's print interview with NJ's Aquarian Weekly can be read at: http://www.theaquarian.com/2013/04/17/an-interview-with-john-densmore-identity-crisis-in-the-land-of/
The podcast from John Densmore's pre-taped interview with Doctor B. on Bartlemania on WHRW-FM 90.5 which ran earlier today, can be heard at: http://bartlespeaks.podomatic.com/entry/index/2013-04-16T10_52_34-07_00
John Densmore's interview on today's 'CBS This Morning' and other book tour related topics are covered in this story at: http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2013/04/17/doors-drummer-john-densmores-new-memoir-hits-stores-rocker-set-to-launch-book-signing-tour/
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April
15, 2013 John's kick-off
John Densmore will be highly visible (and audible)
as "Unhinged" finally sees its release on Wednesday of this week. There
will be a slew of pre-taped interviews, many with syndicated radio stations, as
well as TV appearances over the next few weeks. It's going to be difficult
to catch them all, but I'll share the 'biggies' as I learn of them. Keep
checking the calendar section below for those. For starters, at 7:00 a.m.
or so on Wednesday, John will do a 20 to 30-minute interview with host Jim Kerr on the Q104
'The Jim Kerr Rock 'n Roll Morning Show'
http://www.q1043.com/pages/onair/morning-show/. Then watch
for John to appear in a taped segment on CBS "This Morning" on Wednesday,
probably in the 8:00 hour. The segments are typically available on their
website later, so I'll share that link once it appears. There is also an
8:00 am interview on
www.whrwfm.org,
previously announced. Keep checking the calendar section on the home page
for those and other updates.
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April
12, 2013 John's kick-off <> John radio interview <> Rolling Stone
review
John Densmore's Record Store Day kick-off of his
'Unhinged' book tour, starts next Saturday, April 20 at Bull Moose in
Scarborough, Maine. If you are planning to go, here's what you need to
know:
http://www.wlbz2.com/news/article/239039/51/Bull-Moose-gets-ready-for-Record-Store-Day
John Densmore will be the guest of Doctor B. on Bartlemania on Wednesday, April 17 on WHRW-FM 90.5 at around 8:00 a.m. EDT. It will stream worldwide at: www.whrwfm.org, and also will be archived later in the day, so you can listen later at: www.bartlespeaks.com. (thanks, Rich)
John Densmore's "Unhinged" was reviewed in the April 11 issue of Rolling Stone (cover: Jon Hamm): Thirteen years ago, Cadillac offered The Doors $15 million to use their music in an ad; drummer John Densmore opposed the move and ended up battling his former bandmates in court. At times, this account of the saga reads more like a court transcript than a book, but Densmore's anger is justified. He's a rare rocker not ruled by greed, though this book might have too much detail for anybody but the hardcores. ** Andy Greene
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April
10, 2013 John at R&R Hall of Fame <> John at Uni of Rochester
John Densmore will be interviewed at Cleveland's
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. The
Hall of Fame Series interview with John will begin with a reading from
'Unhinged', followed by an interview in front of a live audience, a Q & A, and a
book signing. The event is free with a reservation at:
http://tickets.rockhall.com. See the attached link for
ticketing information, which starts April 15th for members:
http://rockhall.com/event/HOF-Densmore/
John Densmore will be "In Conversation" at Rochester, New York's Strong Auditorium at the University of Rochester River Campus on Monday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. The "In Conversation" series explores the lives of popular recording artists and their creative process. John's talk will provide a look into the creative and turbulent world of rock music during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Later in the day (at 5:00) John will do a book signing at Record Archive in Rochester. The event is open to University faculty, staff, students and - space permitting - the general public. For more info: http://www.rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=5982
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April
4, 2013 John statement <> 'Unhinged' E-book pre-order
John Densmore released a statement about his book
tour to promote the "Unhinged" release: "Thanks to everyone
requesting I make a book tour stop in their city (or country). I wish it were
possible! I do look forward to seeing those that can make it to the scheduled
stops. I will probably add more stops throughout the summer. Also, stay tuned
for upcoming media events in the weeks ahead...jd" So, in other
words, there's a chance that John will get to your city this summer after he
winds up his first round of the book tour on May 25th in Long Beach, CA.
All dates and venues are listed in the calendar below, as will the media events
once they are announced. Stay tuned!
John Densmore's 'Unhinged' is available for pre-order in the E-book format from Kobo at: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/The-Doors-Unhinged/book-HeLNQ3y3lEuBfWru97IUGQ/page1.html
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April
2, 2013 'Unhinged' press release <> John & Gene Bowen
John Densmore's upcoming "Unhinged" release on
April 17th and his 13-date tour of indie stores, is summarized in the Official
Press Release which came out today:
http://www.johndensmore.com/record/unhinged.htm
John Densmore and friend Gene Bowen recorded a few songs at Hen House Studios. I think this was a few years ago. Check those out at: http://henhousestudios.com/gene-bowen-with-john-densmore (thanks, Gilles)
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March
30, 2013 John podcast interview
John Densmore will undoubtedly be doing a lot of
media in support of the April 17th release of "Unhinged". For starters,
I've received a 28-minute podcast called 'Being Blessed By The Muse" from a
website called goingthruvinyl.com. Check this out at:
http://www.goingthruvinyl.com/wp/2013/03/john-densmore-interview-listen-2800-min-%E2%80%93-being-blessed-by-the-muse-s04-ep02/
(thanks, Jason)
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March 25, 2013 Record Store Day
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March
13, 2013 John talks renewables
John Densmore is
apparently at SXSW this week, based on this 2-minute video
clip of him talking with someone about renewable energy ... check that out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0WDL2mB7Wk&feature=share
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March
10, 2013 John's book back cover
The back cover of John Densmore's forthcoming
"The Doors: Unhinged"
Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial
book has been shared on Facebook. You can see what some of John's friends
who have already read the book have to say
here.
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March
7, 2013 John jamming at TRAP auction
John Densmore performed along with Master
Percussionist Hani Naser on March 1, 2013. The event was a sold out
private event in Santa Barbara, CA for the The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP)
auction. Musicians Eddie Tuduri and Miguelito Leon are also jamming along.
Check it out in this 10-minue clip at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-TcbYhxEtg
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March
6, 2013 John's "Unhinged" book tour
John Densmore's book signing tour for
"The Doors: Unhinged"
Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial
has been updated and the changes made in the calendar below. In brief,
Cambridge, MA replaces the tentative Boston venues, a few event times have been
tweaked, and the second event in Seattle has changed from tentative to firm!
It is my understanding that the 2,500 limited edition hardcover books will be
available only at these book signing events at the indie stores ... i.e.,
not through Amazon. I'm hearing from disappointed fans in other parts of
these United States who have been looking forward to not only John's book, but
to having the chance to meet him in person. Hopefully he will decide to
expand the itinerary but for now, it looks like this is it.
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March
5, 2013 'Unhinged' artwork
John Densmore's
book cover artwork has experienced a slight transformation.
This is the
original cover for "The Doors: Unhinged"
Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial that
we have been seeing in stories and press releases. I notice that the
banner promoting the book on the home page at
http://johndensmore.com/
now shows the word DOORS with a
new look. It's less
logo-y and more L.A. Woman-ish.
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March
4, 2013 John's booksigning appearances
John Densmore's
upcoming book tour which kicks off next month in Maine
includes a stop at Music Millennium in Portland, OR on Friday, May 19.
That store is promoting the appearance with the encouragement to pre-order "The
Doors: Unhinged" for guaranteed admission to the book signing, which will also
get you one of only 2,500 limited edition hardback copies of the book. It
goes on to say that the hardcover version will be available exclusively at indie
stores. At this appearance, John will sign up to two additional items with
purchase of the book. If you are unfamiliar with book signing events, be
aware that this is common practice and you should check with whatever indie
store John has announced as part of his tour that you plan to attend. You
may need to pre-order the book from that store and possibly RSVP to ensure you
can get in. Here is the full Music Millennium blurb:
http://musicmillennium.tuneportals.com/Event/40472.
All announced all dates, times & locations so far are in calendar below.
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February
22, 2013 John
speaks to Billboard.com
John Densmore spoke with Billboard.com's Gary
Graff about his forthcoming book "The Doors: Unhinged Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On
Trial". The story leads with the line "While his new book may light
some fires with his cohorts from the Doors, John Densmore is hoping it will also
help fix the fractured state the iconic group's alumni are currently in."
I know I speak for many thousands of fans when I say, "We hope so, too!" :=)
Read the full interview at:
http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1549763/the-doors-john-densmore-hopes-book-spurs-dialogue-with-bandmates
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February
16, 2013
John book
signing tour dates
John Densmore's
book tour dates are being rolled out: 4/20: Portland,
ME; 4/21: Boston, MA; 4/22: Rochester, NY; 4/23: Fords, NJ;
5/2: Baltimore, MD; 5/6: Atlanta, GA; 5/7: Austin, TX; 5/15:
Denver, CO; 5/16: Sacramento, CA; 5/17: San Francisco, CA;
5/18: Seattle, WA; 5/19: Portland, OR; 5/24: Long Beach, CA.
The details have been added to the calendar on the home page, along with appearance times
and website links. I'm sure many more dates will follow, so stay tuned.
(thanks, Jim)
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February
14, 2013 John to begin book signing tour
John Densmore begins a book signing tour in
support of "The Doors: Unhinged Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On
Trial" on Saturday, April 20th -- Record Store Day -- at Scarborough Bull
Moose in Scarborough, Maine. Apparently Record Store Day was originated by
an employee of this establishment! The book is scheduled to be
released on April 17. Read the full story at:
http://mainetoday.com/news/the-doors-john-densmore-at-bull-moose/
The book store's website is:
http://www.bullmoose.com/
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February
8, 2013 John blog
John Densmore blogged on Huffington Post today
about an unlucky event which led to an a-typical happy ending for him. He
titled it: "The Miracle Woman: Making A Case For Immigration
Reform". Read it at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-densmore/the-miracle-woman-putting_b_2648465.html
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February
1, 2013 John clarification
John Densmore has
issued a statement on Facebook about the press
comments related to the upcoming release of his new book, "The Doors: Unhinged:
Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial". John says: "Recent Google
searches said my new book will expose the feud between the band members... may I
re-phrase... Yes, it will trace the struggle Jim's estate & I went through to
preserve the name The Doors, but at the end will have a healing statement of my
caring for my musical brothers...jd " I am happy to see this
clarification. I have noticed the emphasis in all the stories about the
"long simmering feud" and have been concerned about a resurgence of hostilities
between fans and more importantly, his musical brothers.
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January
24, 2013 "Unhinged" press release
The
press release for "The Doors: Unhinged" by John
Densmore has been issued. Read the press release:
http://www.hilsingermendelson.com/campaign.php?id=363.
It looks like April 17 (a mere 3 days ahead of John's recent 420 teaser)
is the release date.
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January
23, 2013 "Unhinged" cover art
"The Doors: Unhinged"
Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial is the long awaited book by John Densmore.
The cover of the book has been shared on Facebook, and a press release is
imminent. Check out the
cover here. Stay
tuned for the press release!
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January
12, 2013 Rock Hall induction ceremony
The Doors were
inducted into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame on this date in 1993, with Eddie Vedder doing the induction honors.
As my ever-present Doors karma would mandate, not only was it the only
time the ceremony has been held in Los Angeles, but it was also my birthday.
My friend Kathy and I took vacation days from work so that we could arrive early
at the Century Plaza Hotel and hang out in the lobby watching the arrivals.
It was raining like a mo-fo all that day and night, but because we arrived
early, were dressed like business people instead of fans, and kept low profiles,
we managed to get into the hotel and mill around without attracting negative
attention from security. We saw the arrivals of Dick Clark, Phil Spector,
Billy Idol, Cher, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Isaak, John Fogerty, Don Henley, and many
others ... but of course, we were focused on the Big Three, who all graciously
stopped to sign autographs as they passed through the lobby:
Ray Manzarek <>
John Densmore <>
Robby Krieger.
It was an exciting event to be on the fringe of, and possibly the most exciting
& memorable birthday EVER. If I'd had an extra $1500 - $1700 I didn't
need, I could have bought a ticket to attend the event in the ballroom
downstairs. There are numerous YouTube videos of the induction and Eddie
Vedder performing with the guys, if you've never seen those before.
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January
9, 2013 John's 420 tease
John Densmore has a surprise up his proverbial
sleeve. According to a post on Facebook today: On April 20th
(420), you’ll have another reason to light one up...jd Well, I'm
intrigued. I have my own theory about what awaits us on that already
special date. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Let the
speculating and anticipation commence!
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December 8,
2012 John explaining his drum techniques
Watch John Densmore in a 5-minute video talk about
his drum techniques. This is a YouTube video that was posted on 105.7 The Hawk.
Check this out at:
http://1057thehawk.com/the-doors-john-densmore-not-a-dumb-drummer/
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December
3, 2012 John's HuffPo blog
A John Densmore blog about L.A. Philharmonic's
Gustavo Dudamel and upcoming performances at NYC's Carnegie Hall ran in today's
HuffPost Arts & Culture column. The Simon Bolivar Orchestra is a success
story about impoverished kids from Venezuela who were taught classical music
through that country's El Sistema program. Dudamel will conduct the
orchestra on December 10 and 11. Read the full story at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-densmore/venezuela-youth-orchestra_b_2233454.html
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December
1, 2012 HB2JD
John Densmore turns 68 today. He has stayed
pretty busy in 2012. Besides joining Twitter earlier this year
(https://twitter.com/johndensmore)
John has participated in programs that benefit music in schools,
after-school programs, the developmentally disabled, and helped to break a
drumming Guinness World Record. The long-awaited book "Unhinged" is still
promised, and recently John announced that he has produced a film version of
'Window Of Opportunity', a stage production that he co-produced in 2006.
Plus Skrillex and the RE:Generation project, and probably lots more that is
under my radar. Best wishes for another busy and successful year to John!
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November
29, 2012 John's AFN interview
John Densmore recently did an interview for AFN
(American Forces Network). He talks about the origins of the band, the
Oliver Stone film, his books and his other career pursuits.
You can listen to it (with music edited out) at:
http://www.johndensmore.com/AFN2012.mp3
(thanks, Jim S.)
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November
21, 2012 John on radio today
John Densmore was a guest earlier today on Global
Village Wednesday with Yatrika Shah-Rais on KPFK.org. To check out the set
list, go to:
http://www.kpfk.org/programs/109-globalvillageweds/6576-global-village-wednesday-w-yatrika-with-guest-john-densmore-11212012.html
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November
18, 2012 John film producer
John Densmore has announced that he is "very proud
to have produced a new feature film, 'Window Of Opportunity' - a suspenseful,
darkly comic thriller. The themes in the moves are ones that I've been
concerned about for a long time, primarily the corporate greed that has so
damaged our country and world, and the CEO's who have been in charge." He
asks that you take a look at the trailer and let me him know what you think ...
(and you can do that through his Facebook page or his website forum). Here
is the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si16VvCHH4U&feature=youtu.be
(thanks, Jim) Back in April 2006, John was co-producer of a stage
production of this story. For a refresher on that,
this link goes to an L.A.
Times story about it.
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November
10, 2012 vote for John!
John Densmore could be voted the Greatest Drummer Of All Time if Doors fans
worldwide pulled together to vote for him on KROQ FM's latest poll! Voting
closes on November 16th. To vote, go to:
http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2012/11/06/vote-for-the-greatest-rock-drummer-of-all-time-kingofbeats/
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November
6, 2012 John on LATB68
John Densmore spoke
to Jeff Slate of Examiner.com about "Live At The Bowl '68".
Read that at:
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-doors-john-densmore-recalls-1968-hollywood-bowl-performance-on-blu-ray-now
(thanks, JoJo)
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October
27, 2012 John audio interview
Last week I linked to a John Densmore interview
with Mike Ragnoga of KRUU FM for the HuffPost at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/chatting-with-the-doors-j_b_2007640.html.
Now, here is the audio version of that:
http://www.kruufm.com/node/14396.
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October
24, 2012 John interview
John Densmore was interviewed by Mike Ragogna
about "Live At The Bowl '68", which was released earlier this week. Read
that on the HuffPost blog at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/chatting-with-the-doors-j_b_2007640.html
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October
20, 2012 John on Robert Bly
John Densmore
speaks about poet Robert Bly in this 4-minute video excerpt.
Check him out at the 2:20 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uhUo93PUNE
(thanks, Jim)
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September
6, 2012 John appearance
John Densmore will be 'sitting in' with Krishna
Das (the Mick Jagger of the Yoga/Hindu Chanting world) at BhaktiFest this
Saturday night, September 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in
Joshua Tree, CA. For more info, go to:
http://bhaktifest.com/
(thanks, Jim)
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September
4, 2012 John and TRAP benefit
John Densmore is involved with The Rhythmic Arts
Project (TRAP), a non-profit organization that benefits those with developmental
disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. The annual TRAP Benefit
Concert happens on September 28 at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA.
A funding campaign will help pay for the production on the concert's poster
artwork which was created by rock poster legend Bob Masse, as well as toward
TRAP's funding of special education classes and other related programs.
John is not listed as a performer, but the one-of-a-kind artwork will be signed
by TRAP Board members John and Edward James Olmos. Read the full story at:
http://www.indiegogo.com/TRAPBenefitConcert2012.
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September
3, 2012 John at Mondrian
John Densmore arrived at the Mondrian after Ray and Robby left to go across the
street to the House Of Blues VIP event on Thursday, August 16. Here are
YouTube videos of John's arrival and signing autographs for fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHzqwqZfqC4
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?
This links to a photo of some of the fans with John as he signed:
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/tEuMx2PasX3/Virgin+America+Sunset+Strip+Music+Festival/Eoc8ZF1pnw9/John+Densmore
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August
19, 2012 SSMF
events - news stories & videos <> BOT wakes up the Mars rover
There are plenty of news stories and
YouTube videos from the weekend. Following are links to many of them from
the Thursday night House of Blues event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztDfSkW6Xo
<>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ELY37IR9kQ&feature=relmfu
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http://mavrixonline.com/2012/08/17/doors-honored-sunset-strip-music-festival/
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http://www.billboard.com/events/the-doors-light-up-sunset-with-linda-perry-1007858152.story#/events/the-doors-light-up-sunset-with-linda-perry-1007858152.story
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0foK9hcfJlQ
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepydoll3/7803958708/
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QSUO77CnpI
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http://www.patrika.com/photo.aspx?id=36075
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http://www.lamag.com/culturefilesblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10417241
Switching to a non-SSMF topic, apparently 'Break On Through' is one of the songs being played by mission control to 'wake up' the Mars Rover. Several crew members on the Mars Curiosity Rover Mission answered a bunch of questions on Reddit a few days ago, and one question involved the the rover's "wake-up" songs ... i.e. songs played by mission control to start their day. (It's a Mars rover tradition, apparently). According to one crew member, the wake-up song list includes the "Mission: Impossible" theme, "Wake Up Little Susie" by Simon and Garfunkel, "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra ... and the Doors hit classic. John Densmore told TMZ that "it's the perfect song for an extraterrestrial, because The Doors are basically aliens." Huh? Read it at: http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/17/doors-drummer-mars-rover-break-on-through-wake-up-song/
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August
18, 2012 SSMF
events
Today is the BIG (and final) day of the
Sunset Strip Music Festival. I have so many pix to download and sort that
I'm a little blotto. Maybe tomorrow. I can't even get my write-up
about the Thursday night launch party finished. Anyway ... the all-day
festivities begin in a few hours. The music starts as early as 1:00 on
some of the stages, both indoors and outside. Some of the music will roll
on until 1:00 - 2:00 a.m. (I'll be long gone by then!). According to what
has been publicized so far, Ray and Robby will join Black Label Society on the
outdoor West Stage during their set between 3:50 to 5:05 p.m. And of
course, they will join headliner Marilyn Manson on that same stage tonight.
MM's set runs from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. The Sunset Strip is closed off
between Doheny and San Vicente. Today will either be an exciting &
music-filled day, or an exhausting zoo ... depending on your age, stamina and
footwear choices.
Last night's festivities featured shows at all the clubs along 'The Strip'. I don't know if it's true, but I heard that KISS was doing a secret show at the Key Club. Anyway, Robby ruled the Viper Room with Roadhouse Rebels cohort Rich Robinson. I missed that show, as I planted myself in a good spot up the street at the Roxy to await Ray's set with X. Pictures will follow as soon as I can.
Although I can't get my Thursday night write-up done right now, I can share that John Densmore DID show up at the House of Blues but alas, did not partake of the celebration. There are photos of him on the red carpet with his lady. He showed up after Ray and Robby were done in that area and had gone inside. I heard that after posing on the red carpet, he walked into the House of Blues and then walked out another door, but I can't confirm that. What I can confirm is that there were several fans I spoke to outside in line that night who were specifically hoping to see John and were disappointed by his non-appearance. I was disappointed, too. I had hoped that John would at least appear on stage ... even if only on the other side of the stage from his band mates, to join in the acceptance of the Elmer Valentine Award that was presented to the band and to enjoy the tributes and accolades that flowed that night. This estrangement has spanned ten years (or more). I am saddened that John continues to opt to miss out on these events that celebrate the legacy that he is an integral part of. Enough already (IMHO). End of soapbox.
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August
15, 2012 Wed. nite SSMF
events
Tomorrow night is the kick-off of the
Sunset Strip Music Festival. The following story gives the overview of
Wednesday night events at the L.A. House of Blues. In brief: the red
carpet arrivals of Ray, Robby and John are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., a program
celebrating The Doors will be presented. At 9:00 p.m. starts a
star-studded concert tribute. Some of the expected luminaries include Jac
Holzman, Matt Sorum, Marilyn Manson and Billy Morrison. Read the full
story at:
http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/08/15/the-surviving-doors-to-attend-sunset-strip-music-festival-launch-party-on-thursday/.
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August
13, 2012 John referenced in story
John Densmore's letter published in The Nation magazine in 2002 about use of
music in commercials was referenced in a story about the late Adam Yauch's will.
Apparently Yauch stipulated that his music could not be used for advertising
purposes. Read the full story at:
http://music.yahoo.com/news/beastie-boys-rappers-bars-ad-181533934.html
(thanks, Jim)
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July
31, 2012
John's book update
John Densmore's forthcoming book status
update is this: John is reading the 'galleys', the last exit before the
text is put in cement. The cover is done, and he's working on the photo
inserts and corresponding blurbs which may include never before seen photos.
It's looking too late for a fall release, as PR is set up several months in
advance. John says thanks so much for keeping the faith ... it will be out
fairly soon. (thanks, Jim)
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June
9, 2012 John reads Sugerman
John Densmore will take part in a special
reading event scheduled for June 22 in Hollywood. John, along with
comedian Richard Lewis and actors Julian Sands and Henry Thomas, will read
segments from Danny Sugerman's 1989 memoir, 'Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour
& Excess." The event will be hosted by L.A. deejay Jim Ladd, and happens
at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Tickets are $15.
and available for purchase at
www.HollywoodForever.com.
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May
18, 2012 John at drumming event
John Densmore, along with Mickey Hart and
many other musicians, joined forces earlier today in a successful attempt to
break a Guinness World Record for largest percussion ensemble (not drum circle)!
This took place at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita,
CA. According to various stories, approximately 11,000 people showed up
for the challenge, which was all hands playing their Remo "sound shape"
percussion devices continuously for five minutes. The current record for
largest percussion ensemble is 10,102 set in Hong Kong in 2002. The
Guinness folks have to review all the video and stills, and hope to have an
answer sometime next week to verify the new world record. Here are several
stories about this, the first one also has some photos:
http://scvnews.com/?p=31239
and
http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2012/5/18/the-doors-john-densmore-grateful-deads-mickey-hart-help-lead.html
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May 4,
2012 John appearance
John Densmore is among the performers and
guest speakers on Sunday, May 6 when Gil Scott-Heron is honored at the 2nd
Annual KPFK Hero Awards and Tribute Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The
show starts at 8:00 following a VIP reception and silent auction. Other
performers and speakers include Jackson Browne, Eric Idle, DJ Jim Ladd, Jack
Black, and many others. Read the full press release and details at:
http://www.kpfk.org/press-releases/5512-2nd-annual-hero-awards.html
(thanks, Jim)
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April
7, 2012 John at record-breaking drum event <> John statement on Iran
& bombs
John Densmore has committed to an event
called 'Rock The Rhythm'. This was just announced, so John and the
other participating celebrities are not yet named on the website or the poster.
It is a free event that happens on Friday, May 18 at Cougar Stadium at College
of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA between 11am and 12 noon. The poster
indicates that 7,200 sixth and seventh graders are going to break a Guinness
World Record for drumming. More info will be provided as the event website
is updated:
http://www.rocktherhythm.org/ (thanks,
Jim)
John Densmore posted a statement on Facebook this evening about Iran and bombs: "Military experts say: Know your adversary. So would it make sense Iran would want a bomb? They are surrounded by countries with bombs. The only way to stop nuclear proliferation is disarmament. We started the arms race and we're the only country who has used the bomb... twice. We need to think about these things. I have Iranian friends and I don't want their country to end up like Iraq. As the Iranian director who won the Oscar for Best Documentary this year said, "we are an old, dignified culture." The U.S. seems to learn about other countries after we bomb them (i.e Vietnamese restaurants and geography). Granted, my Iranian friends say the head of their country is "crazy," but Bush was pretty "crazy" to me. His preemptive policy didn't work. It is interesting that we are intimidated by a small country in the mid-east, when it used to take Russia with lots of bombs, to threaten us. Oh... the reason: OIL. Why aren't we on the cutting edge of alternative energy to get off the mid-east mainline? Germany, for example, has 30% of it's energy coming from solar, and they hardly have any sun! I think about these things because I think about several generations down the road, and I care about America." To follow this post and the dialogue that ensues, go to: http://www.facebook.com/johndensmore1
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April
2, 2012 John joins Twitter
John Densmore has joined the world of Twitter. Here is what was posted on his forum at JohnDensmore.com:
John has rounded out his social media exposure (in
addition to Facebook) by now joining the ranks of Twitter. His first tweet "I've
tried hard to stay a dinosaur, but have such a big mouth that I want to use this
21st century teck to communicate. Chirp, Chirp"! To follow John on
Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/johndensmore (thanks,
Jim)
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March 21,
2012 John visits HOLA
John Densmore paid a visit to HOLA (Heart
Of Los Angeles), a service that its website describes as providing free
after-school programs to underserved and at-risk youths. This YouTube
video shows John entertaining and interacting with a large audience of kids.
It looks like he also performed excerpts from the 'Riders On The Storm' program
that he developed and toured with in the early 90's after his autobiography came
out. This must have just taken place, because the video was uploaded today
and only has seven views so far! Watch the 6-1/2 minute video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDw_w3RxhMc. To learn more about HOLA, go to:
http://heartofla.org/.
(thanks, Jim)
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March 10, 2012 John quoted in LA Times
John Densmore is quoted several
times in this L.A. Times story about author Luis Rodriguez: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-luis-rodriguez-20120311,0,7924349,print.story
(thanks, Kyle)
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March 5,
2012 John's 'Quick chat'
John Densmore is featured in today's L.A.
Times 'Pop & Hiss' section. Check out the 'Quick chat' with John at:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/03/quick-chat-with-john-densmore.html
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February 28, 2012 John on SiriusXM
John Densmore sits down with
legendary L.A. deejay Jim Ladd for a Leap Day chat on SiriusXM radio
(channel 27-Deep Tracks) tomorrow, Wednesday February 29th at 6pm (Pacific) and
9pm (Eastern). SiriusXM is a satellite subscription radio service, but
they offer a free 7-day trial at:
http://www.siriusxm.com/freetrial
(thanks, Jim)
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February 27, 2012 John talking Skrillex
A John Densmore four-minute
interview clip with HitFix talking about Skrillex and Re:Generation, his
early skepticism, and more can be seen on Bing at:
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/re-generation-interview-with-john-densmore/17wzelld1
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February
15, 2012 John at film premiere
<> John on RE:Generation
John Densmore walked the red carpet
at the Grauman's Chinese Theater last Thursday for the premiere of RE:Generation.
I shared links to a few photo slide shows in the February 10th news. Here
is a short (as in, 26 seconds) YouTube video of his arrival. The tall
be-spectacled gentleman on the far right for the first few seconds is The Doors
manager Jeff Jampol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D-GigXx4sI
John Densmore discusses RE:Generation in a story by Tanaya Ghosh at NeonTommy.com. Read it at: http://www.neontommy.com/news/2012/02/conversations-cast-regeneration
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February
10, 2012 John at Re:Generation premiere
John Densmore walked the red carpet when
Re:Generation premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood yesterday. Here are two links
to slide shows of John's red carpet arrival with his lady:
http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/john-densmore-the-regeneration-music-project-los-angeles-premiere_3721084
and
http://www.hollywood.com/photo/John_Densmore_FLIPBOOK/16568183
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February
8, 2012 John & Re:Generation premiere tomorrow
Re:Generation Music Project premieres at
Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood tomorrow, according to a Facebook
posting. John Densmore will be on hand all afternoon, and you can follow
along @TheDoors on Twitter.
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January 22,
2012 John interview
John Densmore spoke at length with Jon
Woodhouse of the Maui News while in Hawaii last month. The story ran a few
weeks ago at:
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/556868/JOHN-DENSMORE-reopens-the-doors--way-of-perception.html?nav=5014
(thanks, Jeff)
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January 19,
2012 John interview on LAW
John Densmore shares remembrances with
Graham Reid for NZHerald.co.nz, and talks about recording L.A. Woman.
Check it out at:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/graham-reid/news/article.cfm?a_id=89&objectid=10780001
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January 18,
2012 Skrillex <> John interview & appearance
Skrillex cannot be ignored.
(I have been trying). No apologies, I am not the 'target
demographic' for his type of music anyway. This video that was released
for "Breakn' A Sweat" featuring Ray, Robby and John:
http://www.vevo.com/watch/skrillex/breakn-a-sweat/USQY51224268
Don't get your hopes up, John was NOT in the studio at the same time that Ray
and Robby were. :=( I'm unsure if it is the same one I
shared a few months ago. Anyway, if this scene is your cup of tea,
Skrillex has a bunch of L.A.-area dates in the near future:
http://www.skrillex.com/
(thanks, Ruben)
John Densmore does an interview with the MusicSantaBarbara.com website and talks about an upcoming event. On February 17, John and actor Edward James Olmos will co-host a benefit for The Rhythmic Arts Project at Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, CA. According to the website, the headliner is Robben Ford. Read the interview at: http://musicsantabarbara.com/featured/john-densmore. For more info about the Rhythmic Arts Project, go to: http://traponline.org/ For the Lobero Theater website: http://lobero.com/calendar/index.php?display=event&id=738&returnto=list (thanks, Jim)
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January
7, 2012
John
on radio Monday a.m.
John Densmore will
be on L.A. radio station 100.3 The Sound at 9:00 a.m. on Monday
when "She Smells So Nice" gets premiered. You can listen live on the
station's website at:
http://thesoundla.com/ (thanks,
Kyle)
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http://www.henhousestudios.com/ John is involved in Hen House Studios, a community recording studio in Venice, CA
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