As per our current Database, Ray Manzarek has been died on May 20, 2013 (age 74).
When Ray Manzarek die, Ray Manzarek was 74 years old.
| Popular As | Ray Manzarek |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 12, 1939 (Chicago, IL) |
| Birthday | February 12 |
| Town/City | Chicago, IL |
| Nationality | IL |
Ray Manzarek’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Ray Manzarek was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, an iconic rock band that was prevalent from 1965 until 1973. He wrote the infamous keyboard introduction to "Light My Fire," one of The Doors' biggest hits and was also a co-founder of Nite City and Manzarek-Krieger.
His original passion was basketball, but he quit his high school team when the coach pressed him to play the guard position instead of his preferred forward or center positions.
He played The Doors' bass lines on his Fender Rhodes piano since the band didn't have a Bassist.
He married Dorothy Manzarek on December 21, 1967, and they had one son named Pablo.
The Doors consisted of Drummer John Densmore, Guitarist Robby Krieger and singer and Songwriter Jim Morrison.
