John Densmore

Tom DiCillo, a film director celebrated for his works like 'Living in Oblivion,' joins John Densmore, drummer for The Doors, for a riveting discussion. They dive deep into the making of the documentary 'When You're Strange,' sharing emotional stories and unique insights about the band's legacy. Densmore reflects on the band's creative process, while DiCillo highlights the pivotal role of narration—specifically Johnny Depp's impactful contribution. They also explore the delicate balance between artistic integrity and the allure of fame in the music industry.

Today we have a fun follow-up to last week’s episode with Johnny Echols from the band Love. This week we’ll hear Rick interview the last two living members of The Doors—guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore—about coming up in the LA rock scene alongside the band Love, who The Doors idolized and then later eclipsed. The Doors formed in 1965 and burned white-hot, releasing six albums in five years, until the death of their larger than life lead singer, Jim Morrison. In their brief time as a band, The Doors quickly became one of the biggest acts of the late 60s. Their anti flower-power appeal was accentuated by Jim Morrison’s heavy, brooding lyrics, and keyboardist Ray Manzarek’s frenzied organ licks. On today’s episode Rick Rubin talks to Robby Krieger and John Densmore about their tumultuous history with Jim Morrison—who John refers to as a “Kamikaze drunk.” Both Robbie and John recall LSD-fueled stories from their early gigs with The Doors. And the role Acapulco Gold played in Jim Morrison’s songwriting process. Hear a playlist of all of our favorite Doors songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion, John Densmore, the iconic drummer for The Doors and author of "The Seekers," shares insights on his creative journey and encounters with legends like Bob Dylan. He reflects on the joy of live music post-pandemic and uses the metaphor of the Handless Maiden to discuss recovery and renewal. The conversation dives into the emotional connections between artists and audiences, as well as the transformative power of creativity and the importance of personal agency in music.