John Densmore

Today marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season when millions of shoppers will boldly venture out into the vast wonderland of toys, electronics and apparel, anticipating the best deals of the year. Read More

Perry Henzell, who co-authored, directed and produced the pioneering reggae movie "The Harder They Come," dies in Kingston, Jamaica at the age of 70. 2002 - Girls Aloud is formed on the British reality television show "Popstars: The Rivals." 2002 - Oasis postpones its remaining German tour dates after Liam Gallagher sustains injuries to his mouth and teeth in a Munich hotel brawl. 1999 - Jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd dies of cancer. Read More

The response I got was immediate, negative in tone, and came from two colleagues who know a little something about music. Read More

For 45 years, Ray Manzarek and Michael C Ford have shared a mutual admiration for communication, improvisation and creativity. Read More

Bands continuing on after the death of a lead singer are nothing new. Read More

Perhaps the most striking thing about the American movies showing in the Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival is how many of the big titles have been made by onetime indie mavericks who now form the bedrock of the mainstream. Read More

For a classically trained pianist and stimulating conversationalist, Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek has a disarmingly simple explanation for why he and guitarist Robby Krieger decided to pair with the Phoenix Symphony to perform the music of the legendary band. Read More

For a classically trained pianist and stimulating conversationalist, Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek has a disarmingly simple explanation for why he and guitarist Robby Krieger decided to pair with the Phoenix Symphony to perform the music of the legendary band. Read More

For a classically trained pianist and stimulating conversationalist, Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek has a disarmingly simple explanation for why he and guitarist Robby Krieger decided to pair with the Phoenix Symphony to perform the music of the legendary band. Read More

My wife and I were sitting on the couch the other day when she spontaneously began singing a song by the band Nickelback. Read More