The Doors' Ray Manzarek Dead at 74
Sad news for classic rock fans: The Doors' Ray Manzarek passed away this morning from complications related to bile duct cancer. The highly influential keyboardist was 74.
The Doors were one of the most acclaimed, beloved and successful rock acts of the '60s and early '70s. Given the band's lack of a bassist, Manzarek's keyboard playing—which touched upon jazz, psychedelia and classical music—was a defining element of the band's sound.
Manzarek contributed vocals to two Doors albums released after Jim Morrison's death as well as singing lead on "(You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further," the b-side to "Love Her Madly."
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