(February 12, 1939- )
Former keyboardist for the Doors (1965-1973)
Produced the first four albums for X
Recorded 'Light My Fire,' 'Crystal Ship,' 'Riders on the Storm,' 'Peace Frog,' and 'Hello I Love You' with the Doors
Wrote his autobiography, 'Light My Fire'
Son of Polish immigrants

He smokes.
He formed a new Doors line-up featuring the Cult's Ian Astbury in place of Jim Morrison.
He keeps having to answer questions about whether Morrison exposed himself in Miami (Manzarek denies it ever happened).
He played the keyboard bass in the band, since the Doors never had a bassist.

He was Jim Morrison's best friend in the Doors.
He graduated from UCLA.
He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doors.
He is one of the greatest and most distinctive keyboard players in rock.
He played the memorable opening organ line for 'Light My Fire.'
The albums he produced for X are considered to be among the finest records of the 1980s.
He has been married to the same woman, Dorothy, for over 30 years.

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