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Ray Manzarek, Founding Member Of The Doors, Dies

Ray Manzarek (far right) stands with fellow members of The Doors Jim Morrison (from right), Robby Krieger and John Densmore in 1968. Manzarek died Monday in Germany. He was 74. Express/Getty Images hide caption

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Ray Manzarek, Founding Member Of The Doors, Dies

The keyboardist co-founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s. Manzarek, 74, died in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

Wave Of Arsons Blisters Jim Morrison's Former Home In The Hollywood Hills

Los Angeles City firefighter Dane Jackson investigates the fire that damaged a home once occupied by Doors frontman Jim Morrison early Friday morning. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP photo hide caption

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Wave Of Arsons Blisters Jim Morrison's Former Home In The Hollywood Hills

Arsonists set as many as 21 fires in four hours after midnight Friday, and flames leapt to some houses, including one where the late Doors singer lived in the 1960s.

The Doors' Jim Morrison On Path To Posthumous Pardon Hearing

The Doors during a 1968 press conference at Heathrow Airport, London. Left to right: drummer John Densmore, keyboard player Ray Mansarek, vocalist Jim Morrison and guitarist Robby Krieger. Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty hide caption

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The Doors' Jim Morrison On Path To Posthumous Pardon Hearing

The Florida Governor has submitted Morrison's case for consideration in the board of clemency's final meeting Dec. 9.

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