Later the divorce between you Ray and Robby. clubs to the very top of the music world. You went from a true garage band playing smoky L.A. Yet, in many ways, it is a unique American, Rock and Roll, rags-to-riches story as well. STAY THIRSTY: You describe the story of The Doors as a tragedy. This document hopefully shows I was trying to keep Jim's original idea of the four of us intact. JOHN DENSMORE: When I started this train wreck (suing my bandmates), hardcore fans thought I was ruining the band they loved. What were some of your other motivations for telling this story so many years after Jim Morrison's death and the band's breakup? Obviously, your bitter court battle (or "divorce" as you put it) with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger weighed heavily on you as you wrote The Doors Unhinged.
STAY THIRSTY: You also have written a riveting book entitled The Doors Unhinged – Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial. We have cherry-picked it for other films, but seeing the whole thing reminds me of the early days…I look back fondly.
JOHN DENSMORE: It was bootlegged so much we decided to put the whole thing out with the best sound and visuals possible. Can you share how you feel about its release so many years after the project began? STAY THIRSTY: The Doors have also been in the news recently with regard to the long-awaited release of the documentary Feast of Friends. These are people I admire and to receive the award in front of them felt good. The guitar player from Queen was there… then there was Eric Idle whom I had a high-five with on the way up to the stage. Then I heard Henry Rollins was presenting the award to me, so I went. JOHN DENSMORE: Well, when first approached, I wasn't going to attend because I'm not really a heavy metal guy and Sammy Hagar and Ozzy are not really my cup of meat. Can you tell us what that award meant to you personally and professionally? Henry Rollins, a friend of Stay Thirsty, presented the award to you. You have been busy lately and congrats on your recent Inspiration Award. STAY THIRSTY: John, thank you for spending time with us today. Stay Thirsty Magazine was fortunate to catch up with him at his home in Los Angeles for this conversation. He is the author of two books about the band, Riders On The Storm and The Doors Unhinged – Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial, and speaks frequently about his experiences with the band and afterward. He was an integral player in the band's influence on Rock and Roll and is ranked in the top 100 Drummers of all-time by Rolling Stone. A musician, songwriter and author, Densmore joined The Doors in 1965 and remained a member until the band dissolved in 1973. John Densmore, the drummer for The Doors, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1993.
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