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  • R.I.P. Ray Manzarek of The Doors

    Ah, well... Those things are pretty bad, and I'd say they represent the nadir of Manzarek's trading on the band name over the years. It seemed dishonest not to address them. But yeah, shit's harsh.

    May 20, 2013 - 7:49 PM

  • R.I.P. Ray Manzarek of The Doors

    I may have touched on Manzarek's negative aspects, but I don't think anything about this qualifies as "snark" or prickish... unless you've already got some chip on your shoulder about a guy you've read on the ...

    May 20, 2013 - 7:40 PM

  • R.I.P. Ray Manzarek of The Doors

    And I'm similarly calling it the way I see it. As a Doors fan, I've long been conflicted about Ray Manzarek (and I've written as much on this site). But that paragraph you're referring to also ...

    May 20, 2013 - 7:28 PM

  • R.I.P. Ray Manzarek of The Doors

    Yep, it's having to turn around an obit on short notice that leads to easily avoidable mistakes like USC/UCLA. Thanks for pointing that out. And as for "Riders On The Storm," I meant the soft piano chords that ...

    May 20, 2013 - 7:25 PM

  • R.I.P. Ray Manzarek of The Doors

    If you want a straight hagiography, I'm sure you can find one. Maybe check Rolling Stone?

    May 20, 2013 - 7:18 PM

  • Here's a timely reminder that "never-nudes" aren't just something Arrested Development made up

    If I write an article about this, will you guys please go over there and immediately start discussing Arrested Development?

    May 17, 2013 - 4:16 PM

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