The Doors' drummer John Densmore in Studio Q
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In an interview he called "good tough", Doors' drummer John Densmore, reveals his reasons for staying true to his view of Jim Morrison's wishes and the integrity of The Doors' music. His recently published memoir, "The Doors: Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial", chronicles Densmore's decision to fight his former band mates in court, all to stop them from selling Break On Through (To the Other Side) to Cadillac.
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Integrity is rare. Thanks, John.
Rare? What kind of world you think you live in? Integrity is part of the life of any normal human being.
@@Siafk Really???Just ask that Brinks driver who drove down the interstate and the rear doors opened and cars pulled of the road with bags, scrambling to pick up the cash...some, the people took the money back to their cars and drove of, not realizing other people were recording their activities or taking pictures of them and the license plates of their cars and trucks.
The others with "integrity", gave the cash-filled bags to the Gaurds. I guess each one of us has an Angel on one shoulder and a devil in the other. Our morals tell us to take the high road or the low road...this is what separates us from beast...IT IS CALLED "FREE WILL"....YOUR CHOICE...please make the RIGHT CHOICE! GOD IS WATCHING!☺☺
@@Siafk Yet, the world is filled with Rats and Rable Rousers 🤯 😡 😭
you know i didn't like younger John so much but in the end i feel he was the one that really stood true to everything. Hell of a guy
So cool how Jim gave writing credit to everyone, I respect him so much for that.
Not many would do that. Jim seemed very unmaterialistic
I can’t think of any other bands that seemed as tight as them, like think about it they never had any problems within the band unit. That’s like u heard of
@@billowchuck3398 I think that Jim suffered from depression like Curt Cobain did. They both died at 27
Let me ask you a question then...who was Jim to pretend like he is the boss of the band, if anything, Ray could have been "the boss" at the time, because he was smart, intelligent, educated, fair and polite, so who was Jim to call the shots?! He was the least person to call the shots, he was not even on this planet most of the time. I am just being honest and fair.
@@Dzanarika1 No Jim no band, Jim writing their songs, and he can call the shots as to who is to use those songs, that's why.
Good job John Densmore- money does NOT beat soul this time.Right on
J Wobbe....remember the definition of Integrity....doing the RIGHT THING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING!
John Keating
Bob Dylan had no problem taking $10 million for a bank commercial, ads for Cadillac and Chrysler.The stones likewise from Microsoft. Densmore's principle comes at a hefty loss of financial gain, really walked the walk! Credit to him.
agree.... though, I think the band name touring thing was too anal.
Bill Gates has no soul , his Foundation is dark all about population control. He has the same evil spirit as George Soros. Very slime-y body language , limp handshake and talks out the side of his mouth. I like to think better of Bob Dylan and believe he is a real deal solid guy.
Seriously admire John for his integrity!! From reading his books, he cares about promises and agreements made with Jim and Ray and Robby from way back. John is a man of his word... and he has his soul intact.
Don’t forget the Victoria’s Secret commercial which is the one that started it off.
eternal learner...yes, kudos to John Densmore...$15 is tempting...but his principles prevailed!
Jim Morrison was presented with the same cash offer from Buick...use "Light My Fire". Sure, I will do it...then I will take an sledgehammer to the car!😂😂😂
At a concert, the announcer said, "Ladies and Gentlemen... Jim Morrison & The Doors...Jim said, "Hey, announcer, come here and say it RIGHT!!!"...announce us as THE DOORS!!! Jim always believed in equality, so they split the profits 4 Ways...NO ONE WAS BETTER THAN THE OTHER!
This keeps a group happy and there are no. "Pissing Contests!" John Keating
God bless John Densmore. I have always had the highest respect for him both as a musician and a human being...this interview clearly shows why. He has a great head on his shoulders, is "down to earth" and loves the magical music which he and his "musical brothers" created together so many decades ago. I think in my heart that wherever Jim is, he's proud of John...I'm almost entirely certain Jim would have sided with John on this legal matter. I was so relieved to hear that John and Ray had reconciled before Ray passed in May of 2013. I'm really enjoying seeing John and Robby being back on good terms again, watching them interact together is a joy and you can see how much they truly respect and love each other.
Melissa Lambert
This is one of the originals who puts his art first and if fame and fortune comes or goes he doesn't care though he's unfair to himself here on that issue.
He puts success down to Luck, 'Huspa' and Talent in another interview.
Very honest.
I often wonder what the US Navy commander of the Gulf of Tokin thought of his son being in the Doors and what the son thought about what his father thought about that.
@@dukadarodear2176
Damn
Wish I wooda knewd that a year or so ago.
Cold war hot spots
Flaming red hair
Takin' hot shots
Where I shouldn't dare.
Do you care?
Sometimes I do.
Uni High Class of 61.
9 years later Pali
So on the run
Fillin' in the blank spots.
At this moment.
Is fun.
Uncool at school
Gotta run.
Turn out the lights.
Nooooooo.
Gone too early.
Come back
Back into this life.
66 south China Sea
This is private
Between you and me.
(Where's connie chung?)
Only the public is watching
Pleaseeee
Set me free.
What have they
done to our
There are limits.
Cold war
Admirals
Fleet Commanders
872 pinpoints of power.
And a drummer from uni.
Admiral Morrison
Nimitz
Autocorrect says Limits.
Rhyme in time to make
. . .
Thxs o'dear and ml.
Life sometimes casts
Its spell.
What the hay.
Rhyme it anyway.
Front, back. From the side.
Guess I'll practise
Playin' slide.
It's a life
Don't waste it.
That's the theme.
Use it and groove it.
The Path is there.
Autocorrect.
Hollywood Bowl was posted
About 4 hours ago.
POP pier. PGE and another frisco band play in front of the burned out Avalon Ballroom.
A two-tone Bentley rolls up and stops.
Pamela falls out, long dress, didn't notice the flaming red hair, arms in flight, swirling in circles in the warm sun out onto the open sand.
Cool
Way cool.
They had that hit last summer.
Light my fire.
Think the tall one was driving.
We're there only 3.
So many waves upon the sand.
So , Too many gone.
The years can be cruel.
Let's all just get along?
Yikes.
I know Pacoima too.
It ain't easy.
Assert your rights
Be safe.
Develop biological warfare?
No thanks.
IgG
Can Ya understand me.
Soul sister.
Don't tell me How to live
In my fore fathers country
Country
Mountain
Felix
Ya feel me?
What have they done to my
Fair city
Torched her and . . .
The Doors were anti establishment. John was right to preserve the name.
John Densmore did the right thing. I saw him on a tv morning show interview where he said he was trying to protect the integrity of the music because it was the soundtrack to people's lives. The Doors Unhinged is a great read too.
Doors were second to none. Excellent stuff.
John, Robby & Ray: You couldn’t find 3 more supportive band members than those guys.
Tough questions. Good answers. Great guy.
Thanks John, for protecting the Doors.
Loaded questions; that is too much about the music but not enough about the politics of music. And how smug is the interviewer??? of course I am tooo critical. Love John's honesty, sincerity, forthrightness.
I always knew John was a true hero.... He couldn't handle Jim yet John respected and loved Jim... read Riders on the Storm...Read No One Here gets Out Alive...You will see how Ray and Robbie exploited the man into myth and legend. Jim would enjoy John doing what he is.
Rock on John 🥁❣💋
Protecting the Doors from what? Did they need protecting? Who was protecting what?
@@amandajstar John was protecting the Doors legacy
Doors songs are not being confused with commercials
@@TangleF50 The interviewer, Jian Ghomeshi, got canned by the CBC not long after this interview. He as accused by multiple women of sexual assault. He's an extraordinary creep i
Absolutely the right thing to do, John. In my humble opinion, you have the same integrity as Jim. As much as I love Zeppelin and many others, none have the same spirital magic as the Doors.
I feel the same way
Thanks for being TRUE to the Music we love ! John Densmore is a National treasure ! I wish more people had this man's integrity ~
I was lucky enough to see the doors at the Fillmore in san Francisco back in 2009.
Amazing! The best show I've ever seen. Still makes me my eyes misty when I think about it.
The Doors music changed my life. Changed my thinking. Took me on a trip where the destination was unknown. With all the get my single on a commercial for the money now days, the original Doors don't sellout. Thank you boys. Well done
I like his sense of realism and his aproach to being direct. Each of the band members have an interesting perception in terms of finance creativity and freedom of expression.What an amazing group
John is articulate and smart and just a cool guy. I’ve always loved his drumming - and he is a Master...I saw him demonstrate some Latin and Jazz grooves here on YT...awesome guy.
It was a perfect storm and these four riders were perfectly matched.
It was only meant to be as it was.
i had read john's book riders on the storm and it is a real good book to read and john gives a real insight as to what it was like to be a part of the doors and also working with jim, ray and Robbie. thank you guys for the music
He's awesome, his loyalty towards Jim, bless him..
They hated eachother
A song in a commercial breaks the sacredness of the music that Jim Morrison helped to create!
Music is PRICELESS. -And we the fans have the last word. Stay strong -mr DEnsmore.
Very fine interview...Tough questions without being confrontational.
i agree 100 percent. amazing questions
I think he has the same love for Jim as John Deacon has for Freddy
From a good and truthful source....Jhon back in the day's when THE DOORS Time's.he and Jim Don't mix very well due to morrison behavior .and A lot of times Jim get mad or offensive to Densmore.✌
Such a great drummer!
I highly recommend John Densmore's book! It's highly fascinating and informative in terms of what was happening during this tumultuous period with this band.
I have to agree with John Densmore that music is about the soul! It supersedes cash and fame. At some point, if a band or artist is financially successful, you will preserve the integrity of your art for a lifetime if you remain true to it!
What a great interview (despite the extremely unsavoury news that came out about Jian Ghomeshi a few years ago). I admire John Densmore‘s integrity and strength of character, and what he‘s done for the Doors.
Densmore is one of the greatest rock drummers, organic with a brilliant touch, groove and feel. I saw Ray and Robbie on their tour, I would have loved John Densmore to have joined them.
"Break on through to a new deoderant"
THAT I'd BUY!!
Frankly, I'd rather stink than purchase a deodorant that attempts to cheapen profound lyrics. 100% thumbs down.
That was a hard Nirvana diss
I'm reading this book right now. Halfway through and it's great. John Densmore did the right thing. He knew what Jim would have wanted and stuck to the original vision for their music.
I respect him staying true to his beliefs, 15 million is hard to say no too
Money is just a part of the Game. At the end, you loose your integrity/your soul as well as money. Jim knew how the Game is being played, and that is why he did not bite the bait. Luckily, John became wiser too.
John is such a good human being. Wish i could meet him.
I've read a lot of comments about the one-dimensional portrayal of Morrison in The Doors movie, but I think the one who was done the greatest disservice was Densmore.
IRL, he's such a thoughtful, honorable man of integrity who clearly holds Jim in the highest regard. But in the movie, he seemed like more of a foil to Jim, like he was on a completely different wavelength and didn't seem to get where Jim was coming from.
John never liked Jim. And, unfortunately, he has always dismissed him.
@@RCSouza-nv2tp
It was hard being in a band with a person like Morrison, who was unreliable and out- of-control.
Densmore , understandably, couldn't deal with his craziness.
Later in life, he grew more understanding and sympathetic .
He has always praised his immense talents
@@brucemarshall3446 Sometimes, I try to understand John's side. In fact, I like all of them. I'd also like that Jim was still alive. However, John's words are too harsh at some moments, as if he was not able to put himself in Jim's shoes. I don't believe that Jim's problems are caused just by his desire of unlimited freedom. I don't agree with Jim's attitudes but I also can imagine myself at his place. He had a troubled relationship with his parents because of the authoritarianism which he hated (and me too). He was a sensitive and intelligent man who thought about the problems of society. He was not just a crazy man. I'm not saying that John is wrong, but I think that he could talk more about this another side of Jim's personality. Everybody already knows Jim's problems, but few people know that Jim could be a nice person at some other moments. I like all four Doors.
@@RCSouza-nv2tpDensmore knew Jim personally and so he has every right to describe Jim how he saw/see’s him. Who is anyone else to challenge him on someone he knew? Densmore was the last Door’s member he spoke to.
NEW VIDEO | John Densmore on his fight to close The Doors on Cadillac: th-cam.com/video/_-b5Sj1H5k0/w-d-xo.html
"The corporate beavers are damming up the flow and money is like fertilizer. When hoarded it stinks, when spread around, things grow."
Full post: goo.gl/BWO86t
That was fifteen of my minutes very well invested. Thank you(s) to John and to the interviewer and producers and to whoever put this here.
I won't thank TH-cam though, because, you know, corporate jerks. : ]
2022: I always loved The Doors. I saw Ray and Robbie a few years ago in Phoenix Az. John was missed very much by me. A shame that they didn't atleast have a singer that sounded more like Jim. I've been a drummer since 1964 when I was 12 years old . I missed them at Dinner Key in Miami when I lived there. Kinda like the Beatles and the WHO. Now there's only 2. Very Sad. Thanks for this wonderful post and Best Regards.
What the remaining Doors should have done is to take the money, the $15 million, and given it to Martin Scorsese, so he could make a movie that showed Jim as the three dimensional person he was. Ston'es movie only presents one side of Jim, the guy Ray referred to as Jimbo. But as one of Jim's girlfriends said, "Jim was a complete person on both sides of the spectrum." I really do think that's the best statement about him I've ever heard, because it's true.
Donald Miller unfortunately, a decent movie would cost many multiples of any money made off commercials
@@4747robo
Hard cash
Seed money
Pre-production money
Scorcse calls it pocket change.
From what I've read, Jimbo was Jim's persona when he got wasted. Otherwise he was just Jim, a pretty thoughtful and mellow dude by many accounts.
Probably not on the radio, Doors tunes will still be being discovered and played decades from now. Everybody's got a make a living but with some bands it never was about the money. 'All our lives we sweat and save, building for a shallow grave.'
John rules. Thank god they never used Doors songs for commercials.
And Ray.... wish I had met the guy.
Great interview, as always.
John is a super 😎 cat and creative drummer who meshed rock with a jazz flair so beautifully the very first listen capured that beat deep within my soul and like he says so perfectly at the end... It's priceless!
Love you John! Thank you!!
Not sure of the reason the interviewer was whispering but he had some really good questions. Just keep remote handy.
Shows they wouldn’t be a doors without John. Only makes me proud to be a fan
After meeting John Densmore playing a gig with Marya Small, a good friend of John & who played the beautiful girl in "One Flew👣 Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Jack Nicholson, I found him to be a very genuine & spiritually bright American gentlemen of the Rock Poetical Music vibe.🥁
Right with John on this... I closed my eyes thru the entire Apocalypse nowscene as I did not want anything to corrupt my imagery of the Doors track
they were a band and they all contributed to the songs and sound
Excellent interview. It’s rare the interviewer can add to the conversation and not sound as though it’s about them or just “tossed in” remarks.
I think all the Densmore Vs. Manzerak-Kreiger bickering started with "The Doors" movie by Oliver Stone. Both Ray and Robbie hated it and refused to support it. John on the other hand embraced the movie and even had a cameo in it.
Because John supported the negative image of Jim which the director wanted to show to the public.
Ray, Robbie and John all consented to the production of the movie based on the history of their band. Robbie, as did John also had a cameo in the film. Ray had creative differences with Oliver Stone, who directed the film, because he felt rightly or wrongly that the movie focused too much on Morrison's destructive behavior. Additionally, Ray thought that Stone's interpretation may hurt the legacy of the band, which I do not think ended up being the case.
Robbie liked it.
@@glenncuthbertson964 its interesting, that could be turned on john to a degree.... ray was the guy in that situation who drew the line. whereas john sucked up for the fame.
Robbie did not hate the movie. He served as an adviser for it. Robbie states this in a TH-cam interview.
thanks god for John, keeping the Doors true to what they represented. I fear what will happen to the music when he is gone.
I wonder if he's forgotten that the three of them released two albums as "The Doors" after Jim's death. Other Voices, and Full Circle.
It's weird that there wasn't a question about that in the interview, but on the other hand, it's obviously not quite the same thing.
I suppose he's disavowing those albums...
Yes, but it wasnt with a Jimpostor, they where still the doors. The thing is to not replace anyone in the original lineup. And in those albums "Other Voices" & "A full circle"" vocals where mostly from Robbie and Ray still, in a full circle they indeed have three more backing vocalists (Venetta Fields, Clydie King and Melissa MacKay) but leading vocals where still shared by Robbie & Ray. So you did't got the point, your argument seems more like a false dichotomy for me.
Good point. They were still "The Doors" without Jim then.
Yeah the drummer is a tool. He acts like the rest of them should have died with Jim instead of moving forward and using the bands name to prosper. Dumb
What a wonderful interview, some things are priceless like art and friendship. John was Jim's best friend, though he probably never knew it in life. But some things are priceless even if we are unaware when they happen.
Hmm, I have read both "Riders on The Storm" and "Nobody Gets Out Of Here Alive' and I never sensed that Morrison and Densmore were that close. You may know something that I don't. John was probably the least of The Doors that Jim would socialize with, again my perception.
@@artlover4668 he meant that John was his best friend in the end because he stood up for what Jim would have wanted instead of trying to sell out like the other 2 did, not that John was his closest friend in life
Proud of you Mr. John Densmore!!!🏆
great interview but it would be nice if the interviewer would turn up his mic....john came through just fine....
I liked that he was on a low tone. So many times the interviewer tries to become the story, not so with this guy.
I think he was trying to sound sexy or something ! HA reminds me of that PBS skit on SNL with Alex Baldwins' Christmas sweaty balls !
Good job, John. No Jim, no Doors. I don’t agree with your politics but I love the music and respect the integrity and you protecting the music and Jim’s legacy.
Today is the 50 year anniversary of Jim’s death.
#RIPJimMorrison
#RIPRayManzarek
🙏🏼
Wonderful guy
i would love to sharea beer with every single doors member
Great work Mr. Densmore.
John’s took a stand in part for the legacy of Jim Morrison and part for the legacy of the Doors. He’s got money the others have/had money.
I applaud John for taking that stand.
John and Jim were brothers, it's like Jim lives through John who remains the earthy steward of everything Doors, directed from the other side 😇😇👍👍
thank you for letting me get an a in 1984
John is a real rider on the storm
Way to go Mr. Densmore 👍.
Dude got his answer the first time, out of the hundred times, he asked about the commercial. John did the right thing, I think.
composed by Robbie but Jim s voice control gave this song its growing intensity...
Densmore is a cool guy with a lot of integrity.
He's right sometimes commercials or movies ruined songs I can't listen Layla anymore after that goodfellas scene
what a great spirit
Legend 👌🫶
awesome interview
I'm with u
I feel like these guys wouldn't be much without Jim Morrison. I respect these guys because the music was awesome and very iconic but what makes Doors my favourite band are Jim's lyrics and the way he was.
Yes but also there were probably no other musicians that could musically make sense of what Jim was doing, all four needed each other.
Not to mention Robby wrote a lot of songs as well. John was also very creative in the fact that he added a lot of unique and out of the box drum patterns to the songs. A lot of those were influenced by latin music as well as jazz, he was not a simple four on the floor rock drummer. Robby was also had a unique sound of his own due to his upbringing in classical flamenco guitar, and carried that over to electric as well. And of course Ray is just plain fantastic as well. I think if you take out any member, the band truly loses part of what made it great.
armin38822 likely true, the lead singer is the focal point of any group. People hear and see the lead singer first.
Nothing annoys me more than idiots who think every lead singer is the be all end all of every band.
But can you imagine... The draw was Morrison, plain and simple. Can you imagine one of the others singing and drawing a crowd??? No. It was the mystique, drama, sexy male aura, lyrics. As armin 38822 above here said----and the way he was!!!
Class acts all of The Doors members, one for all, all for one. Good one John and Robbie. This band keeps getting better and better, the real deal. Rock and Roll baby.
Keeping The Doors of perception cleansed.
I like John Densmore and the interview was well done. While I credit John for having integrity, he wasn’t actually broke when he decided to block the others from profiting off the name and music. Circumstances matter. I wonder what his decision would’ve been had they been broke.
Great drummer with real integrity.
This was awesome.
thank youfor your efforts
1.Writes a book explaining why he railroaded his fellow bandmates, because they wanted to tour and play doors songs.
2. Finally calls Ray after he knew he was dying of cancer and says " I'm drumming for your health".
3. Ray passes away, John then calls Robbie and asks if he wants to go out on the road and play Doors songs.
One has to ask the question, is there an agenda here ??
exactly , you nailed it , your the only one smart enough ....good post
A man of principle
„Jimitator“. Well said.
Densmore is vague when debating what legacy he protected by suing Ray and Robby.
Yes, and is rather incoherent about it. On the one hand he admits that he was 'enticed by the dough'. A bit later he says it wasn't about the dough because the band had nice houses and cars. Still, how much is enough? And unless I missed something, he pretty much skipped the question of what exactly he objected to about Ray and Robby playing on their own in any way as 'the Doors'. Everyone knew it wasn't the old fab four Doors: it's not like they were trying to fool anybody. Either he had unexplored motives, or he knows his motives well enough but doesn't want to share them.
@@amandajstar definitely agree. The whole thing makes him seem very shady.
@ He comes across well enough: polite, friendly, smiles appropriately, and so on. But there's something else going on in this story that he isn't fessing up to, I think. Otherwise, why not say straight out why he felt stung into suing? Going into court is no fun (nor cheap) for most people: you have to be really motivated.
@@amandajstar good point.... the cadillac commercial thing was more clear cut. I can get that, though I also understand ray/robbie take on it.... but the band using the name was bordering on petty on his part in re to bringing a lawsuit against bandmates.
@@kelvinkloud Yeah. Wonder how the surviving members are doing during this pandemic.... Puts some things in perspective, I should imagine.
SPEAK UP and WAKE UP! - Jim
Was never about money , was about 4 souls opening Doors .
Why is this so difficult to understand? It’s called integrity, a rare commodity these days seemingly.
@2:40 there was a guy up here in the Seattle area who became a local celebrity by smashing a car with a sledge hammer in a TV commercial. He owned a Chevy dealership and smashed a Vette. It shocked the hell out of everybody and he made a crap ton of money.
With the interviewer whispering into the mic. Cmon!!
The Doors of the 21st Century were very good, there are clips on TH-cam.
I saw them live in high school they blew my mind but I still agree not the real Doors
"What do you wanna buy? Is a GREAT question.
A better question is "How much is your identity as an artist worth?" As you sell and surrender that identity the moment it's associated with a product.
I feel the same way about "ROCK & ROLL".....it's become an ad jingle, that's all.
And I love me some L.Z.
Let me echo...the comment next to my comment.....integrity is rare. We may not always agreed with descions of others.
Having dying integrity to the end ....Wow !
Some people would roll....for a dollar.....some people won't roll....for any amount of dollars.
They did two albums without Jim and called themselves the doors. I would've liked to hear him comment on that
"Jimitator".
i think john really liked tackling the denser questions then usual, but i think jian comes thru a persisting a bit much, almost like he wants john to back track on some of the choices he made for the vision of the doors, i respect the fact that there was a idea the four members had of the band going, and john is upholding that, and there are songs that have been tarnished from hearing it a bit much on car commercials
in english??
Good interview, money isn’t everything.
This gentleman in 15 minutes did a better interview than others could have done in an hour. John D. is kind of backing me up on this in the interview. The Doors music is sacred. Jim Morrison didn't hate the USA. He just hated the corporations damming-up all the currency, and then helping themselves to the giant reservoir of money and power they've accumulated. Jim wouldn't have been cool with that. Would I have jumped at $15 million? Most likely. Just being honest. John D. is trying to explain that because of Jim, he had an epiphany.
Just an FYI, Densmore had a significant payout as a result of him suing Robbie and Ray. Also Morrison’s family and Morrison’s girlfriends family also split it
They made two albums, Other Voices and Full Circle, without Jim in the early 70s before fully disbanding. Wouldn't the use of the Doors name without Jim have come up then?
The 3 of them agreed equally. Get it!
The sad thing is the Doors estate seems kinda greedy now with all the re-issues and re-issues and re-issues of the same songs. Still my favorite band of all time though
There is a market though. It's a product some people want to have. That's fine
when you’re an interviewer SPEAK UP. You shouldn’t have to turn the volume up and down to hear the questions!
at 5:51 John about to add to his comment, and the interviewer interrupts him.......
🌷
I think rest of the band just want to go out there and play some Doors songs it really wasn't about making money
It's always about making money. It may be about many other things, but it's always about the money, too. As an artist myself, I never bother to kid myself (or anyone else) about that. I'm not any less an artist just because I want to be remunerated.
"Because he said so." --Gmishi interviewing Joni Mitchell (Think about it)
I read John's book and the day after I finished it Ray died. At the time I didn't even know he was sick. It was weird....
Great questions!
Love DENSMORE..not convinced he's totally respected as a great drummer but John... you are mistaken. Ray and Robby are right to give the songs to commercial and reach out to younger audiences. Your in mid 70s and I 60s... we are a dying breed. Nothing wrong to use your songs, they're are not butchering it, they love it that's why millions of dollars were offered