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November 2005

November 30, 2005 Densmore's birthday gift to the fans

If you are John Densmore of The Doors, how do you celebrate your 61st birthday? Apparently, by finding even more ways to screw over the fans. I have learned that John has denied the sync licenses for the two new DVDs that have been awaiting release. That's right, folks. If you have been patiently waiting for the DVD releases of The Doors of the 21st Century shows in Japan in August 2003 and Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 2004 ... well, John Densmore has flipped you the bird once again. To make this even more absurd: those DVDs already had to be re-edited to remove all references to Jim Morrison and The Doors of the 21st Century. After that was completed, then the sync licenses for both DVDs are denied. Who's playing the games here? Who continues to become an even bigger jerk than before? Who continues to do whatever can be done to antagonize and disappoint the faithful fans who love the music and want to see and hear it played, regardless of who is playing drums? Who is doing everything possible to ensure that fans of the band are left with yet another bitter aftertaste about the power trip that one drummer is on?

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November 27, 2005 Philly set written up in ICE <> KSAN-San Fran vaults series <> Decades Rock Live commemorative display

The Doors: Live In Philadelphia two-CD set is due out in two more days from Bright Midnight / Rhino Handmade. Pre-orders have already shipped, according to notice from Rhino. This set got a write-up on page 22 of the December issue of ICE (cover: John Mayer). The package will be available from select retail outlets and rhinohandmade.com, and features reminisces of the evening from Ray, Robby and John.

KSAN-San Francisco: It Crawled Out of the Vaults 1966-1968 Volumes 1 and 2 (each three CD-Rs) is a collection of rare live material from the vaults of the legendary Bay Area FM station. The various-artists CDs feature the likes of Captain Beefheart, Big Brothers & the Holding Company, The Doors, Steve Miller Band, Jefferson Airplane, and others.

Atlantic City's Hard Rock Cafe is adjacent to the Trump Taj Mahal, where the VH1 Decades Rock Live "A Tribute To The Doors" was filmed on August 5th. In a glass showcase opposite the box office for show tickets are 3 Washburn guitars with the signatures of everyone who played the show that night. There is a 12" x 12" black sign with white engraved letters commemorating that event, which of course, was not allowed to air, thanks to Mr. Densmore. To see a photo of one of the signed guitars and to read what the plaque said to honor that occasion, go here (thanks, Mary-Beth)

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November 21, 2005 results of Christies auction

Jim Morrison's lyrics written for the song "Not to Touch the Earth" from the 1968 album "Waiting for the Sun" failed to attract bidders at today's Christies Auction in New York City. The lyrics had been estimated to bring between $40,000. to $60,000.

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November 19, 2005 The Dandys reference The Doors <> story on Morrison Hotel Gallery <> Jerry Hopkins interview <> Jac Holzman launches e-label <> John's book re-titled

When the Dandy Warhols headlined at Hollywood's Avalon last night, frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor took to the stage wearing a Doors tee-shirt. It was good to see all those faces on-stage together again.

Photographer Henry Diltz operates Morrison Hotel Gallery in La Jolla, California in addition to the location in New York City. The San Diego City Beat just ran a feature on the gallery called Rock Of Ages. read it

Jerry Hopkins is the well-known co-biographer of Jim Morrison in the best-selling book, "No One Here Gets Out Alive." Jerry now lives in Thailand. An interesting interview with him from 2003 has surfaced. read it

Jac Holzman is the man we can all thank for signing The Doors to Elektra Records. He now is launching the totally electronic e-label record label. read more

John Densmore's book 'Riders On The Storm' was recently been released in a French version, as reported here on October 16th. Curiously, the book title on Fnac.com - Livres - 'The Doors, le vaisseau de cristal' literally translated to be The Crystal Ship, leading to speculation that John changed the name of his book for the French version because of that terrific touring band with the same name. Anyway, that website now indicates that the book name is 'Les cavaliers de l'orage' (exact translation of Riders On The Storm). Incidentally, the French book has a different cover than the domestic release did. (thanks, Pierre-Yves)

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November 15, 2005 on-sale info for upcoming Riders On The Storm shows

Riders On The Storm at Boise, Idaho's Big Easy Concert House on Saturday, December 17 goes on sale this Friday, November 18

Riders On The Storm at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on Monday, December 19 goes on sale this Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. more info

Riders On The Storm at San Francisco's historic Fillmore on Thursday, December 15 goes on sale this Sunday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. more info

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November 12, 2005 pre-order 'Live In Philadelphia' <> Tribaljazz story

The Doors: Live In Philadelphia 2-CD set is now available for pre-order from Rhino Handmade for $29.98 + tax & shipping. For audio samples and the song listing, and to pre-order, go to: http://www.rhinohandmade.com/browse/ProductLink.lasso?Number=7912

John Densmore and Tribaljazz are featured in a current on-line story. There is still no indication of when their CD will ever be released. read it

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November 10, 2005 more new tour dates for Riders On The Storm

Riders On The Storm have announced three more new tour dates. These shows fill in the dates between San Francisco on December 15th and Vancouver, B.C., Canada on December 19th. The newly added shows are: December 16 at Reno Hilton in Reno, Nevada; December 17 at Big Easy Concert House in Boise, Idaho; and December 18 at Big Easy Concert House in Spokane, Washington. That's FIVE straight nights for these road warriors: they are baackk!!! After a nice break for several months ... imagine how invigorated these guys will be by mid-December!

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November 9, 2005 Doors fan event in The Netherlands <> Doors song in 'Jarhead' <> more Doors items in auction

The Netherlands is the locale of a one-day event for Doors fans world-wide on March 19, 2006. Organized by www.jimmorrison.nl , the event will feature book signings, displays of original Doors art, and screenings of HWY and Feast of Friends. The evening will be capped with a performance by The Bootleg Doors tribute band. (thanks, Leon)

A Doors song plays briefly in the latest war movie just released, Jarhead. "Break On Through" is used in a scene where a helicopter blasting Vietnam-era music flies over soldiers who are walking across the middle of the Kuwait desert. (thanks, Mark)

ItsOnlyRocknRoll is offering some more rock and roll gems up for auction on December 16. Items are on display this weekend in New York City, and include some Jim handwritten lyrics and a special section that includes Ray Manzarek of Rick & The Ravens. read more

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November 8, 2005 new Riders On The Storm dates announced <> Decades Rock Live: NOT

Riders On The Storm have announced two new tour dates. Following the December 8th concert in Honolulu in conjunction with the marathon a few days later, Riders On The Storm will perform at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Thursday, December 15th, and then the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, B.C., Canada on Monday, December 19th. Stay tuned as more shows are added and they get ready for a busy 2006! WOO HOO

Decades Rock Live with Bonnie Raitt will be broadcast on Friday, November 18 at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm (west coast time) on VH1 Classic channel. Don't ever forget: the honors of the premiere show were SUPPOSED to belong to "A Tribute To The Doors" ... but thanks to Mr. Densmore, the sync licenses are not being allowed and the program cannot see the light of day. In case I haven't said it lately: Thanks again for kicking the fans like that, John.

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November 4, 2005 new Riders On The Storm tour dates coming

Riders On The Storm will announce new tour dates next week! The patient fans (even the impatient ones) have something to look forward to again. To the best of my knowledge, John Densmore is still not allowing the sync licenses to be issued, which would clear the way for the television broadcast of VH1's Decades Rock 'A Tribute To The Doors.' It would appear that he is still trying to keep the television viewing public from seeing how terrific this band is.

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