Ray Manzarek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ray Manzarek
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1939(1939-02-12)
Age	85
Date Of Death	2013-05-20
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ray Manzarek Biography

Ray Manzarek is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Doors were an iconic rock band, and Keyboardist and Founding Member of The Doors. He was the keyboard intro to “Light My Fire”, one of The Doors’ most popular songs, and was also co-founder of Nite City (Manzarek-Krieger).

The Doors was composed of drummer The Doors consisted of drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger and singer and songwriter Jim Morrison. and guitarist Robby Krister as well as singer and songwriter Jim Morrison.

He married Dorothy Manzarek, December 21, 1967. They had one son named Pablo.

Ray Manzarek Net Worth

Ray Manzarek is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ray Manzarek 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He originally loved basketball but was forced to quit high school when his coach made him play guard instead of his preferred forward and center positions.

Since The Doors didn’t have a bassist, he played the bass lines for The Doors on his Fender Rhodes keyboard.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ray Manzarek height 6 ft 1 in Ray weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ray Manzarek Dating?

According to our records, Ray Manzarek married to Dorothy Manzarek. As of December 1, 2023, Ray Manzarek’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ray Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ray Manzarek celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Ray Manzarek

1. Ray Manzarek was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago.
2. He co-founded The Doors with Jim Morrison in 1965.
3. Manzarek played keyboards and bass guitar for the band.
4. The Doors sold over 100 million records worldwide.
5. Manzarek produced albums for X, Echo & the Bunnymen, and others.
6. He wrote a memoir titled “Light My Fire” in 1998.
7. Manzarek died on May 20, 2013 at age 74 from cancer.
8. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 as a member of The Doors.
9. Rolling Stone ranked him #33 on their list of greatest keyboardists of all time.
10. His distinctive keyboard playing style influenced many musicians across genres.

What happened Ray Manzarek?

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and a founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany. He was 74. A statement from publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald said Manzarek died in Rosenheim, Germany, after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

Was Ray Manzarek a good keyboard player?

Musical career He was a co-founding member of Nite City from 1977 to 1978, and of Manzarek–Krieger from 2001 until his death in 2013. USA Today described him as “ one of the best keyboardists ever “.

Did Ray Manzarek pass away?

May 20, 2013

What happened to Ray Manzarek of The Doors?

Doors co-founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek died today in Rosenheim, Germany, after a long battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” Doors guitarist Robby Krieger said in a statement.

Are there any surviving members of the Doors?

The Doors formed in 1965 in LA’s beachfront community of Venice, where last year’s Day of the Doors celebration was held. Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger are the band’s only surviving members. Morrison died in 1971 and keyboardist Ray Manzarek passed in 2013.