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Ray Manzarek

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, Illinois, he grew up admiring…
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Album Highlights

  • Translucent Blues
    Ray Manzarek / Roy Roge …
    Translucent Blues
  • The Doors: Myth and Reality
    Ray Manzarek
    The Doors: Myth and Rea …
  • The Golden Scarab
    Ray Manzarek
    The Golden Scarab
  • Carmina Burana
    Ray Manzarek
    Carmina Burana
  • Love Her Madly
    Ray Manzarek
    Love Her Madly
  • The Whole Thing Started With Rock & Roll Now It's out of Control
    Ray Manzarek
    The Whole Thing Started …
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Ray Manzarek
photo credit: Mike Bloom

Ray Manzarek - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

February 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL

Died

May 20, 2013 in Rosenheim, Germany

Genre

Pop/Rock Stage & Screen Electronic

Styles

Prog-Rock Psychedelic/Garage Soundtracks Electronica Original Score Rock & Roll

Also Known As

Raymond Daniel Manzarek, Jr.

Member Of

The Doors Rick & The Ravens
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