John Paul Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band the Doors and as such is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [1]

He became enamored, in his teens, with jazz, particularly with the drumming of Elvin Jones, whose evocative, muscular grooves with John Coltrane’s band influenced a multitude of rock musicians. He also became a frequent of the L.A. club scene, where bands like The Byrds and Love were a foretaste of things to come.

Dec 24, 2024 · John Densmore, the legendary drummer of the iconic rock band The Doors, has passed away at the age of 80. Known for his distinctive drumming style that seamlessly blended rock, jazz, and world music influences, Densmore’s …

John Densmore was the drummer for The Doors from its formation in 1965 to its end in 1973. This is what he is best known for, but he has also worked as a dancer, actor, playwright and author.

Jul 16, 2020 · John Densmore was a world-class drummer in the ’60s and he still is to this day. His timekeeping immaculate and with a fantastic feel for precision and jazzy fills, he’s a drumming great.

Dec 1, 2024 · John Densmore is one of Rock's most unique drummers, he has developed a personal technique in which he blends among other styles Jazz, Tribal beats and Rock. With The Doors he became famous and scored several hits during the late 1960's.

Jan 7, 2023 · In the decades following Morrison’s death, he has acted in plays, written memoirs, and read poetry while playing hand drums. Each new art form he has discovered has fed his …

Jan 20, 2021 · The Doors drummer John Densmore will always be known for the famous beats he laid down on the band's original albums. Densmore is very proud of the music he created with the band and his relationship with its iconic, outspoken, and wild frontman, Jim Morrison.

John Paul Densmore, born on December 1, 1944, is a Californian musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work as the drummer for the iconic rock band 'The Doors' from 1965 to 1973.

John Densmore is the name of the genius who engines the drums for the band alongside vocalist Jim Morrisson, guitarist Robby Krieger, and keyboardist Ray Manzarek.