Pianist Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

Living place: Chicago

Birthday: 12-2-1939 (85 years old)

Population of US 1939: 130,879,718

Global rank: #24124

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Who is Pianist Ray Manzarek?
Keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, an iconic rock band that was popular from 1965 until 1973. He wrote the famous keyboard intro to "Light My Fire," one of its biggest hits. of The Doors" and is also the co-founder of Nite Street and Manzarek-Krieger.
He played the bass line "The Doors" on his Fender Rhodes piano since the band didn't have a bassist.
 
 

Young / Before famous

His initial passion was basketball, but he quit his high school team when the coach forced him to play the guard position instead of his preference for forward or center position.

Family life info

He married Dorothy Manzarek on December 21, 1967, and they had a son named Pablo.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Pianist Ray Manzarek?
The Doors features drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger and singer and songwriter Jim Morrison.

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Summary of Ray Manzarek profile

When was Pianist Ray Manzarek born?
Ray Manzarek birthday 12-2-1939 (at the age of 85).
Where is Pianist Ray Manzarek's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Ray Manzarek was born in Chicago, Illinois- United States. is a Pianist, whose Zodiac is Aquarius, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Tiger. Ray Manzarek's global rank is 24124 and whose rank is 30 in list of famous Pianist. Population of US in 1939 is about 130,879,718 persons.
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Events in 1939 and 12-2

Events in US in the birth year of Ray Manzarek

  • As World War II begins, Roosevelt submits $1,319-million defense budget, proclaims U.S. neutrality, and declares limited emergency.
  • New York World's Fair opens. Background: exposition
  • Daughters of the American Revolution refuses to allow Marian Anderson to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture starts first food stamp program in Rochester, N.Y. Program ends in 1943.

Birthday Ray Manzarek (12-2) in history

  • Day 12-2 year 1554: In just nine days, Lady Jane Gray, the queen of England, was executed for high treason. She is known by the nickname "Queen of Nine Days".
  • Day 12-2 year 1733: James Edward Oglethorpe led the first British colonists to Savannah, the first capital of Georgia. He later became the first governor of Georgia.
  • Day 12-2 year 1818: Chile formally proclaimed its independence from Spain.
  • Day 12-2 year 1870: The Utah Territory granted women the right to vote (revoked in 1887).
  • Day 12-2 year 1909: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded.
  • Day 12-2 year 1912: Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Manchu (Ch'ing) dynasty in China, renounced his throne following the establishment of a republic under Sun Yat-sen.
  • Day 12-2 year 1973: The first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam war took place.
  • Day 12-2 year 1999: The Senate voted to acquit President Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
  • Day 12-2 year 2002: Yugoslavian ex-president Slobodan Milosevic went on trial for war crimes.
  • Day 12-2 year 2010: The 2010 Winter Olympics opened in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The games got off to a tragic start when a luger from the Republic of Georgia, Nodar Kumaritashvili, dies tragically in a crash during training run.
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