Well, it looks like the hoax story was a hoax. Damn! RIP RAY.

Oh, this is a too sad. The Doors were the soundtrack to my late teenage years. Manzarek was a terrific musician and, in my opinion, the sound of The Doors. He was always so incredibly insightful when interviewed. He always looked pretty healthy, too. He was born, I think, in 1939, so was a few years older than most of his contemporaries. Rest in peace, Ray Manzarek.

Sad day but he did give us some beautiful music to remember him by... I will be listening to Live At The Matrix in his honor..

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Alice Cooper just posted this on his Facebook page. Now is it this a hoax or not?

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The news has just broken through all the major news outlets, where the band's manager is the source relaying the news.

Before the news broke wide, it was on the official Doors website in the "News" section.

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The Doors were one of the greatest bands ever, often they were reduced to their lead singer. So: Deep respct to Ray Manzarek, who was a great part of the Doors' magic.

He certainly was...I think his keyboard playing defined the Doors sound (especially on the famous tracks like 'Light My Fire').

RIP to Ray and his family and my thoughts are also with Oklahoma with this massive tornado,

oh man,i loved that friggin guy.he could really tell a story.when he talked about meeting morrison on the beach and those old stories about the early days you really felt like you were there.

a great keyboardist too.that sort of scary carnival funhouse vibe he had to his playing really brought morrisons lyrics to life.

the beginning of" when the musics over" comes to mind,the keyboard solo in light my fire,....this just sucks

we're starting to lose these guys at a quicker pace now,its scary to me.

Took a few minutes to soak in this sad news...now listening to THE DOORS while preparing for a Stones show in L.A.
What a way to "change the mood from glad to sadness..."





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wow. glad i got to see him live a few years ago. R.I.P.

It´s sad to hear.

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Alice Cooper just posted this on his Facebook page. Now is it this a hoax or not?

[en.mediamass.net]

He's dead on the LA Times web site.

From the Washington Post/Associated Press:

[www.washingtonpost.com]

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

Very sad day indeed. I've seen him perform several times over the years in various incarnations including last Sept. in Atlantic Cit with Robbie Krieger. Met him in the casino the next day and he let us take a photo of him with of my friends. RIP Ray, say hello to Mr. Mojo Risin for me.

I am going to miss Ray and his Jim Morrison mythologizing. He was a great spokesperson for the band.

I'm so shocked.

Omg! My heart sunk reading this! R.I.P. Ray! Thank you for the music!

"Well my heavy throbbers itchin' just to lay a solid rhythm down"

Safe journey, descanse en paz
This is the end, Beautiful friend, This is the end, My only friend, the End
Carlitos
Tenerife

Sad times.A great keyboardist.RIP Ray.

Just put on L.A.Woman album...cool,funky The Changeling is on first.RIP Ray.

RIP Ray Manzarek

I like the music of The Doors very much. Your organ sound was my favorite, right after the voice of Jim Morrison.

Was so sorry to hear this. Another childhood fixture gone!

Ray's book, my life with the doors was a beautiful thing to read. I enjoyed the enthusiasm that came thru in the music He was the same age as my mom.
Be Ok!!!

RIP Ray...It is not the end...

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Very sad news. Ray's keyboard work was absolutely integral to the incredible sound of the Doors, still sounding dangerous and mind-bending more than 45 years later.

Rest in peace, Ray. You will be missed.

Drew

Sad loss of another talented sixties musician, thanks for the music (especially for Break on Through to the Other Side), rest in peace...

It'd sure be nice to hear about an impromptu Door's number in honor of...

Maybe Light my Fire??

Don't forget his work with the great X:






Performing w/X just 2 1/2 years ago:

Awesome sound. good vibes. Thanks to Ray.