1939 - 2013
Ray Manzarek was an American musician, best known as the keyboardist and co-founder of the rock band The Doors. Born on February 12, 1939, he played a crucial role in shaping the band's distinct sound, which blended rock, blues, and psychedelic music. Manzarek's innovative keyboard techniques and compositions contributed to iconic songs like "Light My Fire" and helped establish The Doors as one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. He passed away on May 20, 2013.