John Densmore

The Profile

John Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American drummer best known as the drummer of The Doors and the author of the memoir 'Riders On The Storm'.

Drummer of The Doors; author of Riders On The Storm; noted for jazz-influenced and bossa nova-influenced drumming, and for opposing certain uses of The Doors' name and recordings in commercial and post-breakup contexts.

The single review praises John Densmore's memoir as an intimate, balanced account of his time in The Doors, emphasizing his unique drumming style and complex relationship with Jim Morrison. It highlights Densmore's integrity, including his legal stance on use of The Doors' name and music licensing. The review recommends the book as a candid inside portrait.