The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial

John Densmore wrote a very good & entertaining book, hopefully the insights are accurate. I wish there would be peace among the remaining members of the band, they were all very talented and ground-breaking in many ways. Better communication between the remaining members may have given us, the public, a reminiscent chance to see them as the "new" Doors in action. I realize it is not the same without Jim Morrison, but Ray's awesome sound and Robby's incredible guitar playing made such a unique/timeless sound that is really cool today as much as it was in the 60's. John did a great job on the "rubber blocks" always set the pace of the songs with ease. I do not agree with John on all of his views, rather, the lack of respect that John can't seem to get past for other viewpoints - something which seems to occur with the Liberal mindset at times; but I do agree that John's heart is in the right spot and the issues he raised in the book that are referred to are still issues that we need to address today. It is too bad that a group with such musical impact made less money in 40+ years of what musicians make today (Makes me sick that someone like Justin B made in one year what the Doors made in all this time, and I could not even tell you what songs Justin sang). I can understand why the other members would like to take advantage of their music to the maximum extent they can. I wish John would lighten up a little and make the decisions for today, and maybe not so much for what Jim Morrison mandated in the past....just like those who think that the Constitution of the United States should take into consideration new things and become a living document, so should the decisions of the band. It is too bad that Ray didn't curb using the Doors name until things got settled; I fear that brotherly love of what was obviously a "band that was meant to be" may be gone forever. I still love and support John, Ray and Robby as they are truly talented and were a gift to us all.....

Coincidentally, while reading this entertaining book, I found myself one day sitting right behind a huge, gas-guzzling Cadillac Escalade at a stop light. I was immediately transported to the well-described courtroom scenes in this book.Part of the book is about Manzarek and Krieger who both wanted to use a Doors song in a Cadillac Escalade commercial and get paid $15 million (split 4 ways). However, based on principle, Densmore says, NO.Each member of The Doors had veto power. And, even though Jim Morrison is dead, his spirit is alive and well in this courtroom story with Densmore 100% behind him. It's refreshing to know that Densmore is not a sellout, especially in the materialistic, money-loving world that we live in today.There is such a thing as having "too much" money." If someone has, for instance, 5 million in the bank, a nice house and nice car, isn't that enough?! If Jim Morrison was alive today, I can't even imagine him behind the wheel of an Escalade (he was a Mustang Fastback kind of guy during his short life). He was a famous rock n' roll singer who chose to live in a MOTEL at times, and in his last year or so of life, wore railroad pants. It's highly doubtful he would have sold a Doors song to big corporate America for millions and millions in order to seduce consumers into signing on the line for a monstrosity of a vehicle. If he was alive and BROKE, ok, maybe he might have to consider it, but each living member of The Doors is VERY comfortable and they DON'T NEED $15 million, and the estate of Jim Morrison doesn't need $15 million either.Densmore brings to light how defense attorneys operate with their courtroom antics, how they get things wrong that result in a comedy show, you'll chuckle every now and then. He touches on the fact that going through a lawsuit creates stress, and shows the "true colors" of defendants in this case. Manzarek and Krieger countersue Densmore for $40 million. Densmore isn't even worth this kind of money. Yet, this is what so-called "brothers" from the 1960's do to a fellow member of the group. Unfortunately, now, when I listen to Manzarek's phenomenal keyboard playing, I have to push unpleasant thoughts about him from my mind. And Krieger was just along for the ride for his own reasons.Densmore sprinkles the story with tidbits about Jim Morrison. And now I finally know who Jim Morrison actually called and spoke to before he passed away-his last call to one of the Doors. Finally, the truth comes out.I also learned that Manzarek "embellished" stories which I suspected when I read his book' Light My Fire.' Manzarek actually admits under cross-examination to making stories up. So if you ever read Manzarek's book, take it with a grain of salt.I enjoyed reading Densmore's honest and insightful book and I think any Doors fan will enjoy it, too. It's fast-paced, well-written, and a quick read. I read it in two nights. There are photos included. One I hadn't seen before of Jim Morrison as a teenager with his father and brother. By the way, the first time Densmore meets Jim's father for the very first time is at the trial.

Love it. It's in great condition.

A remarkable work, not just as a document of the gruelling legal process Mr. Densmore endures to combat the fangs of greed and preserve the heritage of his former band, but as a reminder of the larger concepts that fuel our potential to create (as he himself termed it), "something sacred." In this book, John completes his remarkable evolution from drummer to true wordsmith and elder.

Poco hay que decir cuando se trata de un artículo dirigido a seguidores fans del grupo. Libro recomendable para quien disfruta con material del grupo.

Ich bin erst 24 Jahre alt, aber höre und vor allem liebe ich THE DOORS seit meinem 12 Lebensjahr. Ihre Musik und vor allem Jims Lyrics haben meinen Charakter geformt. Umso trauriger war es für mich, der Tatsache ins Auge sehen zu müssen, dass die drei Mitglieder John, Ray und Robbie nicht bis an ihr Lebensende "dicke" Freunde sein werden, wie ich es mir gewünscht hätte. John Densmores Buch ist meiner Meinung nach eines der besten und ich kann es nur jedem empfehlen, auch wenn das Resultat daraus traurig macht.

Densmore schreibt sachlich , mit trockenem Humor, sehr sympathisch.

I liked it because of the honesty of the author and how he shows he hasn't lost any ethics even having gotten to the top.More than a story one example of integrity until the end.