Ray Manzarek

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A couple months ago, John Densmore hinted that he and his former Doors bandmate Robby Krieger had buried the hatchet after a long feud and were even considering doing a tribute show for Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who died of cancer in May. Seems it wasn't just idle chitchat: Krieger now says that tribute concert could happen early next year.

The Doors 'Shaman's Blues' (YouTube) 'There will never be another one like you,' lyrics from 'Shaman's Blues' by Jim Morrison and The Doors. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek died on Monday, May 20, at a hospital in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer, he was 74.

The death of the Doors' founding member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek has sent ripples through the classic rock community, with many of his peers sharing their sadness and praising his contributions to music history on Twitter.

Sad news to report as Ray Manzarek, the legendary keyboardist of the Doors, has passed away at the age of 74. The veteran musician died today in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer.