Ray Manzarek
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Summary
Ray Manzarek was born on February 12, 1939[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on May 20, 2013[3], in Rosenheim[4]. He worked as a director[5], keyboardist[6], composer[7], poet[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,366 views/month, #5,836 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Dorothy Manzarek[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: pianist[13], singer[14], musician[15]
- Field of work: music[16], rock music[17], keyboard instrument performance[18]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[19], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[20], DePaul University[21], St. Rita of Cascia High School[22]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23]
- Member of: The Doors[24], Rick & the Ravens[25], Manzarek–Krieger[26], Nite City[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[28], atenism[29]
- Influenced by: Jack Kerouac[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Genre: blues rock[32], rock music[33], jazz[34]
- Record label: Elektra[35]
- Commons category: Ray Manzarek[36]
- Cause of death: cholangiocarcinoma[37]
- Academic degree: Master of Fine Arts[38]
- Family name: Manczarek[39]
- Given name: Raymond[40], Daniel[41]
- Official website: http://www.raymanzarek.com/[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ray Manzarek[43]
- Work location: Napa[44]
- Described at URL: https://www.spin.com/2013/05/ray-manzarek-the-doors-keyboardist-dead-obit/[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Instrument: organ[47], keyboard bass[48], Hammond organ[49], piano[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Birth name: Raymond Daniel Manzarek Jr.[52]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1939-02-12[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 2013-05-20[56]
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Genre(s): beat poetry, blues rock, classical crossover, jazz, jazz pop, progressive rock, rock[57]
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Community tags: beat poetry, blues rock, classical crossover, jazz, jazz pop, progressive rock, rock, the doors[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: fe93a178-183a-42c9-b3c7-53102b8c724d[59]
Why It Matters
Ray Manzarek has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Ray Manzarek born?
Ray Manzarek's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Ray Manzarek die?
Ray Manzarek passed away in Rosenheim[4].
Who was Ray Manzarek married to?
Ray Manzarek's spouses include Dorothy Manzarek[11].
What did Ray Manzarek do for work?
Ray Manzarek worked as a director[5], keyboardist[6], composer[7], poet[8], and record producer[9].
Where did Ray Manzarek go to school?
Ray Manzarek was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[19], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[20], DePaul University[21], and St. Rita of Cascia High School[22].
What awards did Ray Manzarek receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23].