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Summary: This book is John Densmore's confessional therapy.
Review: Good book granted but John...you have still got a lot to answer for. You know what I'm saying.
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Summary: repetitive account of a cowardly man's addiction to an addic
Review: I'm a huge Doors fan and I respect John as a drummer/musician, but this book is just too much. Historically, it seems accurate and informative but I can't understand why John felt the need to crucify himself over and over again in this book. I think the final two chapters are unnecessary, almost the babblings of a committed man. I understand he has been through hell in his life, but we all must deal with our own personal hells. There's not enough celebration about the Doors - he almost gets there a few times, but the music is all powerful, not the words or the individuals. The most annoying parts come as John repeats his thoughts about how the group had few confrontations about Jim Morrison's ever-increasing problems. John sounds timid and cowardly during these moments. It taints the whole thing. I like the history, but not the Densmore depths and his attempts at analysis and theory! Sorry John, better luck with the novel.
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Summary: i found the book very interesting.
Review: this book i found was very exciting, as would any doors fan would probably agree with me on. this book was very descriptive about the life of jim morrison and the life of the doors. i would have to say many will try to replace jim morrison as a cultural icon but none will come close.
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Summary: It was okay, not great
Review: It had some good info into the personal experiences Densmore had with the Doors. However, Densmore wrote quite a bit about himself which I found boring, when he stuck to Morrison it was informative.
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Summary: OK
Review: I didn't think this was too bad of a book though some of John's whining was a little annoying. Then again, wasn't he known as the whiner of the group? Anyway, it gives a much more interesting and unique view of the Doors. I really enjoyed the vivid description of the Madison Square Gardens concert.
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Summary: A brilliant insight in the life of the rock group
Review: This book allows you to get a brilliant insight into the life of this amazing rock group. It describes how the conditions for rock musicians were in the 60's. John Densmore gives the reader his version of what Jim Morrison went through when he abused his body with drugs and drinks. The descriptions of various concerts are superb as he describes good and bad experiences with Morrison on stage. The book is a must for anyone who enjoyes Doors music and who want to know more about the band.
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Summary: A deeply honest and revealing memoir
Review: Riders on the Storm is the first account of the Doors by one of its members, John Densmore, the drummer who chronicles his memories and experiences with the Doors. The book takes us back to seeing Morrison's grave, his feelings toward his old friend which were sadly, never resolved and dealing with the guilt of not saving him. Also included is the last time he spoke with Morrison and the groups reaction to his death, revealed honestly for the first time. The chapter Wild Child Densmore talks about his mucical development, from here you can tell he is music mad. He even talks about his first acid trip. He gives a very good overview of the Doors early years and his times hanging out with Morrison and hearing his dark and mysterious lyrics. Densmore recalls these times with a thrill and reveals great satisfaction. The book keeps its consistency as he takes us through the recording sessions and live performances. He reveals his frustrations and is a bit negative about the Hollywood Bowl concert. He should of mentioned that the doors did continue to play gigs after the Miami concert but keeps us interested as he tells of what happened socially and politically in the sixties as do other doors books and inserts songs and poetry to complement his story wgich provide a great soundtrack. This book can aslo be read or kept with Ray's mew book Light my fire as 2 perspectives fo the band. Fans will get a revealing insight by 2 of the groups talented members. Is there a new updated release of this book available? What is the "new Afterward by the Authour". Please contact me if anybody knows.
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Summary: This is good reading for any Doors fan...
Review: It gives you a glimpse behind the songs, and reminds you that it wasn't just Jim who had the talent and made the music (and the legend). IMO Jim was a extraordinarily talented, humorous, even enlightened man, as Ray says, but I also believe that he did have an alcohol/drug problem (that's undeniable) and acted like a jerk many times. Jim had a very dark side, as John Densmore tells us, and his book gives us another view onto the truth.Some of the other reviews say the book may disillusion young fans; that's possible, but it helped me appreciate the music and each member of the band even more. Medusa (any comments-please email)
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Summary: An excellent read!
Review: Of all the biograghies I've read of The Doors, this one has to be up near the top of the list. John's first-hand accounts are far better than those writen by people who hadn't the slightest idea of what Jim was really about. Although John expressed many times that he was unhappy with the path the band was taking, and blamed it mainly on Jim, I believe he really did care for him. This book shows a glimpse of those fealings. It's a must read for all fans who wish to see The Doors open.
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Summary: Lost Little Girl in Sweden
Review: I thought the book was pretty good. I'm a Doorsfan and I love all the members in the band, so I can't really say I don't like the book cause it is John Densmore who wrote it. Besides, John did a nice job on that book and I liked reading it. He wrote it with feeling, and I could feel both his pain and his love when he wrote about their times. I love The Doors and everything about them, including this book. Oh yeah, I'm also gonna take the opportunity to say Hi to all the other Doors-freaks out there and I would love to get in touch with some! I f you feel like gettin' in touch, drop me a line on the following address: Alex, Granskogsvagen 3, 165 75 HASSELBY, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.
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