Prior News & Reviews
November 2002
November 28, 2002 The Doors December 8th show in Las Vegas is postponed
The Doors' December 8th concert scheduled for "Rain In The Desert" at Palms Resort Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada has been postponed to Sunday, January 19, 2003. This is understood to be because Stewart Copeland broke his arm. Both Ticketmaster and Palms Resort Casino confirm this date change. Ticketmaster says tickets are valid for the new date, or they may be refunded prior to January 6, 2003.
Consider the irony of this: John is replaced by Stewart, for medical reasons. Now Stewart is sidelined for medical reasons. This is almost karmic: it's as if only John should play with Ray and Robby on December 8th, not Stewart! Wouldn't it be something if the Doors kept the original date for the show, and John filled in as Stewart's replacement? Even just for this one show on December 8th? Oops ... there I go, dreaming again ...
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November 26, 2002 USA Today mention
USA Today's Monday, November 25 issue contained a brief blurb on the front page of the Life section: THE DOORS LIGHT ANOTHER FIRE WITH REUNION Rock legends the Doors are reuniting for the first time since shortly after the death of frontman Jim Morrison. The new group includes original guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, plus The Cult vocalist Ian Astbury and The Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Original drummer John Densmore could not participate because of severe tinnitus. the Doors will open at The Palms in Las Vegas on December 8, what would have been Morrison's 59th birthday. The group plans a world tour and new album next year. (thanks, Chris)
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November 24, 2002 John onstage last night at Tom Petty show
John Densmore appeared onstage last night at L.A.'s Great Western Forum, where Tom Petty was playing. John introduced legendary L.A. deejay Jim Ladd. Jim Ladd then introduced Tom Petty. Tom Petty's latest hit "The Last DJ" is said to be about Jim Ladd, and Jim has been introducing TP at all his recent area shows.
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November 23, 2002 TV appearance "rumors" <> Bright Midnight "merchandise sale"
Rumors have crossed my path about some possible TV appearances, namely: The Tonight Show, The Today Show, and The American Music Awards. HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE????? If and when I get confirmation of any of these appearances, I'll immediately post it in the calendar above. I wonder if there is anything we fans can do to help, such as writing to NBC (www.nbc.com) (or other networks, too) and request that they book the Doors on their shows. It is worth a shot!
Bright Midnight Records recently sent an e-mail offering many discounted items ... just in time for holiday shopping! Read their e-mail here.
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November 20, 2002 George Winston performs, but without Ray
George Winston performed in the L.A. area this evening at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. Unfortunately, there was no guest appearance as hoped by Ray Manzarek, but George did perform several Doors songs. Brief review here.
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November 19, 2002 Ray's film has a release date
Ray Manzarek's film: Love Her Madly will be released on DVD by Eagle Vision on January 14, 2003 (according to December 2002 ICE Magazine - page 24)
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November 18, 2002 Arrow 93 FM "Grapevine" story
L. A. radio station Arrow 93 FM's "Grapevine" ran this today ... there is nothing new in this story, but it's still nice to see the story in print again with their future plans http://www.arrowfm.com/grapevine/stories/11-18doors.shtml (thanks, Beverly)
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November 16, 2002 Ray Manzarek with Ahimsa Music Tour
Ray Manzarek is part of Ahimsa Music Tour appearing on Thursday, November 21 at The Sunset Room at 1430 North Cahuenga in Hollywood, a 650-capacity dinner club (323/463-0004). According to www.groovetickets.com, this is described as the new "asian massive" or "asian underground" music scene, "a night of slammin Asian Massive sets, live music, live video mixing, and friggin bharatnatyum and breakdancers." For more information, check the link above or http://www.ahimsafund.org
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November 10, 2002 Robby Krieger Band joined onstage by Travis Meeks
Travis Meeks of Days Of The News joined the Robby Krieger Band for their encore last night at Fuel in Daytona Beach, Florida, and together they performed Break On Through and The End. The set list can be found here (thanks, Avery)
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November 7, 2002 new magazine issues with songs transcribed
Two new magazines are on the stands which contain transcribed Doors songs: Guitar World, December 2002 (cover: Tom Morello) has Light My Fire transcribed, and Guitar World Acoustic, #56 (cover: James Taylor) has acoustic arrangement of Alabama Song.
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November 5, 2002 Ray at Rolling Stones concert
Ray Manzarek was among the star-studded audience spotted at last night's Rolling Stones concert at the recently remodeled Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, according to a radio newscast this morning. This was one of the hottest tickets all year because of the size of the venue!
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November 2, 2002 London Doors Jam 2003 <> review of Doors Harley show at Barrie, Toronto
London Doors Jam 2003 is a fan & collectors event being organized by fan site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alexatdoors4scorpywag/page2.html. Details will be posted on that site as they become available. NYC-based tribute band The Soft Parade will perform as part of the event. (thanks, Alex)
Another fan's first-hand review of the September 29th Doors show at Harley-Davidson's Barrie, Toronto, Canada event. Better late than never! (thanks, Louis)
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