Prior News & Reviews
February 2004
February 27, 2004 D21C shows in the U.K. are on sale now <> Venice, CA may name a new park after Jim-
The Doors of the 21st Century July shows in the U.K. in London, Manchester, and Dublin are all on sale now.
Venice, California is considering proposals of who to name a new park in honor of, and Jim Morrison is one of those. This was reported in a local publication, which indicated it would be on the agenda at last evening's meeting. After finding the meeting minutes, I could not find where this topic was discussed, so maybe it will be tabled for a future discussion.. (thanks, Alex) read it
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February 26, 2004 Paul Rothchild interview from 1981
An interview with Paul Rothchild in BAM Magazine from July 3, 1981 was just brought to my attention. (thanks, Chris) go here
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February 25, 2004 Jim's image used for L.A. tourism site
Of all the famous landmarks and icons which could be used to represent L.A., it is an image of Jim Morrison that gazes out from this tourism site: http://www.losangeles.com/ Based on the detail shown, I recognize this to be from the large mural that faces south on a building on North La Brea at Hawthorne in Hollywood. (thanks, David)
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February 23, 2004 Classic Rock Magazine reviewed Wembley show <> New Years Eve CD set almost sold out <> Boot Yer Butt! to be limited series
U.K.'s Classic Rock Magazine, March 2004 issue (cover: David Lee Roth) has a favorable review of the December 11th D21C show at Wembley Arena in London. As usual, it'll be awhile before we see this issue on U.S. newsstands. (thanks, Alex)
The 'Live In Hollywood, New Years Eve' 3-CD limited edition set is almost sold out. A friend who recently ordered it, just received #936 of 1000. (thanks, Robert)
'Boot Yer Butt!', the 4-CD box set, will be limited to an issue of 5,000. A friend who words at Collectors Choice Music gave me this information. This box set is sourced from actual bootlegs, not soundboard recordings.
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February 20, 2004 D21C have added a show for Glasgow, Scotland <> 'Live In Europe' re-run on Trio <> Tampa Bay DJ has Jim profile
The Doors of the 21st Century have added a show at S.E.C.C. in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday, July 13th. On-sale information is not available yet. more info
'The Doors: Live In Europe' will be broadcast on TRIO network on Monday, March 1st. Check local listings for times for this hour-long show, if you don't already own it on video or DVD.
Jim Morrison was written about on a website by a Tampa Bay, Florida radio personality named Todd Webb. On that website, he has various links including one named "Tampa Bay Legends" which includes this Jim profile. (thanks, Beverly) go here
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February 19, 2004 Dublin, Ireland show goes on sale on February 27th
The Doors of the 21st Century at The Point Theater in Dublin, Ireland goes on sale on Friday, February 27th at 9:30 a.m. more info
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February 18, 2004 John's Tribaljazz album will be released in May or June
John Densmore's CD recorded with his band Tribaljazz, will be released in May or June of this year on Hidden Beach Records. More information on the official release date will be provided when available.
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February 17, 2004 Jim photos in Linda McCartney exhibit <> review of Ray's appearance last weekend
Jim Morrison photos are among those on display in "Linda McCartney's Sixties: Portrait of an Era" exhibit opening today and running through April 10th. McCartney first photographed the Doors in New York City in 1966 before the band released an album. The exhibit is at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (thanks, Beverly) read the story
Ray Manzarek did an evening of spoken word and music last Saturday night in northern California, his new home. A review of that appearance can be found at www.raymanzarek.com go here
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February 16, 2004 D21C Minneapolis show on sale this Friday
The Doors of the 21st Century at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota goes on sale this Friday, July 20th at 10:00 a.m. more info
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February 15, 2004 D21C confirmed Europe tour dates and announced more
The Doors of the 21st Century have confirmed the shows in The Netherlands, Poland, and Germany, and added additional shows in Brussels, Belgium; London and Manchester, England; and Dublin, Ireland. These shows are now listed on http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm
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February 13, 2004 D21C appearance at Bospop Festival goes on sale tomorrow <> D21C appearance in Warsaw goes on sale March 1st <> D21C appearance in Bonn, Germany on sale today <> pre-sale and on-sale dates for Chicago show
The Doors of the 21st Century at the Bospop Festival in Weert, The Netherlands goes on sale on Saturday, February 14th. This show has not yet been confirmed on http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm but nevertheless, is listed on the Bospop website. (thanks, Jan) go here
The Doors of the 21st Century in Warsaw, Poland at the Torwar venue on Tuesday, July 20th goes on sale on March 1st. This show has not yet been confirmed on http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm (thanks, Inka)
The Doors of the 21st Century in Bonn, Germany at Museumsplatz began its pre-sale today. This show has not yet been confirmed on http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm go here (thanks, Axel)
The Doors of the 21st Century at Auditorium Theater in Chicago, Illinois on March 19th goes on sale at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 21st. A pre-sale begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17th and ends at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20th. more info
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February 12, 2004 Ray turns 65 today <> 'The Doors: Live In Europe' show on TV next week
Ray Manzarek turns 65 today. May we all be as strong, healthy and energetic when we get there. Thank you to Ray for your tireless efforts in bringing the music of The Doors to new audiences around the world for the last year and a half.
'The Doors: Live In Europe' will be broadcast on TRIO network twice on Wednesday, February 18th. Check local listings for times for this hour-long show, if you don't already own it on video or DVD.
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February 11, 2004 George Winston CD was a Grammy nominee <> story about Ray's new home in NoCal
'Night Divides The Day: The Music of The Doors' -- the George Winston CD released in 2002, was a Grammy nominee in the Pop Instrumental Album category. Unfortunately, that category's winner was 'Mambo Sinuendo' by Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban ... but it's still pretty cool that a CD of Doors music was nominated. Other nominees in that category were: 'Peace' by Jim Brickman; 'Wishes' by Kenny G; and 'N.E.W.S.' by Prince.
Ray & Dorothy Manzarek left the L.A. life last June when they moved to northern California's 'wine country.' A story in today's on-line edition of the San Francisco Chronicle details the re-modeling of their new home, which was completed before they moved in. go here (thanks, Brian)
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February 10, 2004 1981 Relix Magazine cartoon <> two midwest Doors shows are announced
Relix Magazine, June 1981 edition included a centerfold cartoon entitled: Can you find the 26 Doors songs? This has been scanned into two sizes of attachments (thanks, Beverly), and will also be added to "Fun Stuff" on the LINKS page. Relix-1500pxl - 315k Relix-750pxl - 126k
The Doors of the 21st Century will play shows in Minneapolis and Chicago in March, according to http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm
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February 8, 2004 Kubernik book with Ray interview is now available
This Is Rebel Music: The Harvey Kubernik InnerViews (University of New Mexico Press) is now available through retail and on-line ordering through Borders, Tower, and Amazon, to name a few. This latest project from this well known Los Angeles journalist and insider includes a conversation with Ray Manzarek. Other conversations included are with Allen Ginsberg, Chrissie Hynde, Berry Gordy, Jr., Grace Slick, Ravi Shankar with George Harrison, Andrew Loog Oldham, Jack Nitzsche, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithfull, Steven Van Zandt (a/k/a Little Steven), and Jim Keltner. To learn more, go here
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February 7, 2004 Ian was backstage at Bowie show <> Doors book among 'Rock Books You Must Own'
Ian Astbury attended the second of David Bowie's three L.A. shows within the last week, and his photo with Bowie appears on this WireImage.com link. Doggone it, I was at all three of those shows and didn't see any of those celebrities!!! Bowie's final L.A. show is tonight. (thanks, Daphne)
UK's Classic Rock Magazine, January 2004 issue (cover: Robert Plant) has a multi-page feature entitled "Rock Books You Must Own." Included is 'No One Here Gets Out Alive' by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman. read it
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February 5, 2004 possible D21C show in Bonn, Germany
Museumsmeile in Bonn, Germany may be the site of a D21C show on July 17, 2004 according to http://www.noisenow.de/. As always, this show cannot be considered "firm" until contracts are signed and the information is first posted on The Doors 21st Century Tour page on Robby Krieger's website, at http://robbykrieger.com/doors/tour.htm On-sale ticket information and additional dates will be updated when available. (thanks, Axel)
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February 2, 2004 L.A.'s Morrison Hotel is for sale
Morrison Hotel was put up for sale recently by its owners, a San-Francisco-based company. Although no asking price has been set, the real estate broker handling the property expects it to fetch between $7 million and $9 million. This story is reported in Los Angeles Downtown News dated January 26, 2004. (thanks, Gerry) read more
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