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JOHN DENSMORE   June 2010 e-mail interview with THODORIS ROGER-FAN of Greek's web radio    www.xlr8net.com  

       1. The documentary "When You're Strange" is   playing in film festivals and cinemas around the world with great reviews. A   few days ago, you were in the Paris premier. Are you happy with the final   result of the film and the feedback you receive from viewers?   JD: I'm very happy with "When You're Strange".
  
  

     2. A book written by you will be released in   Autumn. Will it be a novel? Can you tell us some things about what the story   is about?JD: "The Doors: Unhinged Rock n'   Roll Goes Up On Trial" is the title... it's non-fiction.
  

    
   3. Some years about you released "Tribaljazz" album which combines jazz with   African music. It was something you wanted to have made for years. Why it   took you so long? Will be a follow-up in the future? Do you still enjoy   playing rock music or you feel more comfortable with jazz?
  
   JD: Tribaljazz was a   dream come true... now back into writing.
  
  
   4.Thousands people around the world appreciate your music. Is there any   chance of touring in the near future?
        JD: Not much
  
  
   5.In 2007, you said that The Doors will reunite only with   Eddie Vedder on vocals   and that he most likely, will accept the invitation if would be any. What   happened with this? It is possible a Doors reunion?  (I pray for this   )
        JD: No reunion unless Jim comes back...
  
        6. What music do you hear these days? Is there   any newer artist or band who you like?
  
   JD: I like world   music
       
   7. And as I know you have great humor: Did people in 60's and 70's when you   had a moustache, thought you're in fact,   George Harrison?? (   Sorry   for my English)
        JD: I love      George Harrison

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JOHN DENSMORE   June 2010 e-mail interview with THODORIS ROGER-FAN of Greek's web radio    www.xlr8net.com  

       1. The documentary "When You're Strange" is   playing in film festivals and cinemas around the world with great reviews. A   few days ago, you were in the Paris premier. Are you happy with the final   result of the film and the feedback you receive from viewers?   JD: I'm very happy with "When You're Strange".
  
  

very happy with the film.  At least the 3 of them agree on something and maybe not a wasted exercise.  Ray and john are not fighting over who is trying to "sell something".  the doors still have a story to tell.

    

2. A book written by you will be released in   Autumn. Will it be a novel? Can you tell us some things about what the story   is about?JD: "The Doors: Unhinged Rock n'   Roll Goes Up On Trial" is the title... it's non-fiction.
  

hmmm...non fiction so riders of the storm was also non fiction and the truth from john's heart.  I hope we will not be bombarded by the trial and those jim is still alive rumours or so called money making myths.  Or is this an update on his feelings towards his ex-bandmates who are probably ex-friends.  Maybe a prelude to robby's new book?

  

   3. Some years about you released "Tribaljazz" album which combines jazz with   African music. It was something you wanted to have made for years. Why it   took you so long? Will be a follow-up in the future? Do you still enjoy   playing rock music or you feel more comfortable with jazz?
  
   JD: Tribaljazz was a   dream come true... now back into writing.
  

this was a great listening exercise i agree, not so new avenue as already a jazz/rock drummer.
  
   4.Thousands people around the world appreciate your music. Is there any   chance of touring in the near future?
        JD: Not much
  
  
  

5.In 2007, you said that The Doors will reunite only with   Eddie Vedder on vocals   and that he most likely, will accept the invitation if would be any. What   happened with this? It is possible a Doors reunion?  (I pray for this   )
        JD: No reunion unless Jim comes back...
  

  
Jim coming back?.  Isn't it time we all grew up.  Its nearly been 40 years already and the 3 doors have played together over the years.  Morrison is not coming back.  The doors myth marches on.
     6. What music do you hear these days? Is there   any newer artist or band who you like?
  
   JD: I like world   music
       
  

7. And as I know you have great humor: Did people in 60's and 70's when you   had a moustache, thought you're in fact,   George Harrison?? (   Sorry   for my English)
        JD: I love      George Harrison

interesting question.  Many tried to look like the beatles and john what a good look you had with the mo and long hair and comparison to the harrison.  I love harrison too.  He was also against selling songs for commercials another thing you had in common.

short and sweet answer but the bold for answers did confuse a little bit but made it shine.

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Thanks for posting the cover photo. I don't know much about the laws regarding use of images, but wouldn't he have to get permission from the photographer who I believe in this case would be Joel Brodsky. The cover may still be tweaked as I noticed that the line "Rock N' Roll Goes Up on Trial" is not included in the title on the cover. I'm curious about the last line of the synopsis: "Through it all, the reader is captivated by the personality of Morrison, a riveting, flamboyant artist of his time who died too soon (age 27), but whose legacy endures." Obviously, this book is going to be about the courtroom drama. Perhaps the narrative will flash back and forth, linking Jim's suggestion that all decisions be unanimous, all the money be shared equally and his reaction to the Buick Opel deal with what transpired in the courtroom.

[jym]

Thanks for posting the cover photo. I don't know much about the laws regarding use of images, but wouldn't he have to get permission from the photographer who I believe in this case would be Joel Brodsky. The cover may still be tweaked as I noticed that the line "Rock N' Roll Goes Up on Trial" is not included in the title on the cover. I'm curious about the last line of the synopsis: "Through it all, the reader is captivated by the personality of Morrison, a riveting, flamboyant artist of his time who died too soon (age 27), but whose legacy endures." Obviously, this book is going to be about the courtroom drama. Perhaps the narrative will flash back and forth, linking Jim's suggestion that all decisions be unanimous, all the money be shared equally and his reaction to the Buick Opel deal with what transpired in the courtroom.

No, when something like a photo is used as a book cover, CD/album cover it is assumed the photo is for promotional use and can be used without attribution.

I missed this earlier today but I wrote it up as a Doors Examiner article. I think I did some good writing in it, let me know. John Densmore, The Doors: Unhinged

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No, when something like a photo is used as a book cover, CD/album cover it is assumed the photo is for promotional use and can be used without attribution.

I missed this earlier today but I wrote it up as a Doors Examiner article. I think I did some good writing in it, let me know. John Densmore, The Doors: Unhinged

I read it and enjoyed it. I agree that it will create some controversy, but I think that's a good thing. It might get some interesting discussions going. Of course, those discussions might not get very far over on the Lizard Lounge before the threads are closed. When the whole thing broke back in late 2002, there were a lot of heated exchanges over there that lasted for a few years before a lot of people were driven away.

[jym]

I read it and enjoyed it. I agree that it will create some controversy, but I think that's a good thing. It might get some interesting discussions going. Of course, those discussions might not get very far over on the Lizard Lounge before the threads are closed. When the whole thing broke back in late 2002, there were a lot of heated exchanges over there that lasted for a few years before a lot of people were driven away.

I remember it well. Hopefully it will add to the debate of art vs. business, or selling out your visions.

[knowidea]

I read it and enjoyed it. I agree that it will create some controversy, but I think that's a good thing. It might get some interesting discussions going. Of course, those discussions might not get very far over on the Lizard Lounge before the threads are closed. When the whole thing broke back in late 2002, there were a lot of heated exchanges over there that lasted for a few years before a lot of people were driven away.

Let the rants flow here as we always allow...but hopefully we can keep away from the ad hominem attacks.

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Thank you, Alex for posting the information regarding John Densmore's new book.  I'm looking forward to reading it.  As you know John did not command an audience while the trial was going on as proven by the limited amount of interviews he granted.  

$16.95 is a bargin as far as I'm concerned because the cost for the actual trial documents that I did secure was at least 10 times that amount.

I agree that following the release of John's book there will be alot of discussion not only on the Doors forums but the press as well.  It will be very easy for journalists to recall this time period in Doors history as the verdict was just passed down 5 years ago.

I believed in John Densmore's cause from the first filing of the lawsuit on February 4 2003 all the way to present. There were some people, self proclaimed insiders during this time period who claimed to have all of the information concerning the lawsuit and its principals. They even knew the verdict.  Of course they could not offer any concrete evidence to back up their claims but insisted that their information was true and correct.  I read these postings and thought, without any creditable evidence to the claims that are being made there has to be more information out there for comparison, so I set off to find it.  For better or worse I did alot of research into the cause and effect of this time period and with the exception of just a few articles/interviews I have shared all of my research and my documents with other Doors fans.

During my research, I purchased a court document that revealed the March 1971 Agreement & Amendment and I knew it was important to John's case but I had no idea just how important until July 2005 when the judgment was handed down by the court.  It was only by luck that I got a hold of this document because there were hundreds of pages offered by the courts for sale on this case but they did not allow the purchaser to "preview" any documents prior to purchase so you really did not know what you were getting for your money until you paid for and downloaded it.

Alex and Jym do you remember when we first saw the document that contained the mention of the '71 Agreement & Amendent?  I remember Alex's words were "holy shit"!

Considering John's book is just a few months away from release I'll either find an existing thread to post the missing articles to or I will start a new one and just post them one after another.   The missing articles will not really tell much that people do not already know but they will complete the collection that I have.

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  still think that! I wait with anticipation to see which way Bongo spins that one.
Pity for him is that half The Doors world won't buy his book as they hate his guts.
It remains to be seen just how much affect this has on the perceptions regarding the trial.
There are still people who believe Ray and Robby triumphed and the Judge just over ruled the Jury.
Manzo is a crafty little devil and has the ear of more Doors fans than Bongo as he 'owns' the Doors Official Forum.......maybe he will just pass it off as John being jealous that he can't play LMF.
  

With John releasing this new book it will give Manzarek and Krieger cause to publish their own rebuttal to the arguements.  This may pave the way for the Non-Supporting-Densmore fans to actually buy a copy of John's book as a means of defense for Manzarek and Krieger.  

Next year is the 40th what better way to show support for their fallen comrade than for each to publish a new book.  

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With John releasing this new book it will give Manzarek and Krieger cause to publish their own rebuttal to the arguements.  This may pave the way for the Non-Supporting-Densmore fans to actually buy a copy of John's book as a means of defense for Manzarek and Krieger.  

Next year is the 40th what better way to show support for their fallen comrade than for each to publish a new book.

I imagine that Robby will address the lawsuit at the end of his book. He said recently that his book should be finished by the end of the year. Assuming that he reads John's book in the fall, he may tag on a rebuttal as he is finishing his book.

[jym]

Alex and Jym do you remember when we first saw the document that contained the mention of the '71 Agreement & Amendent?  I remember Alex's words were "holy shit"!

That was the proverbial "smoking gun" document. Even without that amendment John still might have won because of the precedence of an one of them being able to veto.

[darkstar]

I imagine that Robby will address the lawsuit at the end of his book. He said recently that his book should be finished by the end of the year. Assuming that he reads John's book in the fall, he may tag on a rebuttal as he is finishing his book.

Good point.    

I'm sure next year we will see a lot of debate not only on the forums both fan and official sites but also the press will be sure to chime in their thoughts as well.

[darkstar]

Trouble is Manzarek is the media Darling of The Doors world and is pretty much never questioned when he spouts his lies and his bullshit. The media love him as talking to him is like a one man 40 car pile up on the motorway. Once his mouth gets going, as they used to say on the old Stingray kids TV show, 'anything can happen in the next half hour'.

He will likely as not turn any serious debate into his usual childish trivialities. 'Densmore can't hack it as a drummer anymore and is jealous of Robby and me. Do you know that Jim Morrison always disliked him and it was only my intervention that stopped Jim firing him from the band? He was the least important member of the band anyway and its karma that he no longer is a member. Jim would love to be a member of mine and Robby’s band and the new singer is from the same Dionysian psychic plane as Morrison and is a Buddhist, martial arts expert who loves native Americans whereas it's rumoured Densmore is actually of French descent and therefore an un-American. Twat!'
Or something along those lines  

As we have witnessed in the past the more this man opens his mouth the more he sets himself up for critism.  It seems fair to say that the adjectives used to describe "a new product", be it a DVD, CD, New Singer, etc., have always been dealt out in such a way as to entice fans to make a purchase of some kind.  Be it concert tickets or merchandise the sales pitch hinges on the similarities and comparisons that can be made to Jim Morrison. After all these years you would think there would be some other avenues to be explored in these marketing campaigns other than the obvious that has saturated the advertising for decades.