Ray Manzarek

Biography

Ray Manzarek was a founding member of The Doors and a renowned keyboardist known for his innovative playing style. Born in Chicago to Polish parents, he co-founded the band with Jim Morrison in 1965 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. A versatile musician, Manzarek also co-founded Nite City and Manzarek–Krieger before his death in 2013, earning him accolades as "one of the best keyboardists ever."