{"id":70121,"date":"2021-03-20T03:15:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T07:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebookbeat.com\/backroom\/?p=70121"},"modified":"2021-03-22T02:19:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T06:19:55","slug":"john-densmore-of-the-doors-wsg-ruben-funkahuatl-guevara-of-ruben-the-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebookbeat.com\/backroom\/2021\/03\/20\/john-densmore-of-the-doors-wsg-ruben-funkahuatl-guevara-of-ruben-the-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"John Densmore of the Doors wsg Rub\u00e9n Funkahuatl Guevara of Ruben & the Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doors Drummer and Rock Hall of Fame member John Densmore<\/strong> reads and signs his new book wsg\/ Rub\u00e9n Funkahuatl Guevara<\/strong> of Ruben & the Jets in a virtual Live Zoom event on Sunday, April 11 at 4 PM<\/strong>. Free tickets are required for entry and are available now at EVENTBRITE<\/a><\/strong>. This event is sponsored by the Detroit Writers Guild<\/a> and Book Beat. For more info call 248-968-1190 or write: BookBeatOrders@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Seekers: Meetings with Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists)<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>John Densmore the iconic drummer of The Doors investigates his own relationship with creativity and explores the meaning of artistry with other artists and performers in this new compelling and spellbinding memoir.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weaving together anecdotes from the author\u2019s personal notebooks and experiences over the past fifty years, this book takes readers on a rich, thought-provoking journey into the soul of the artist. By understanding creativity\u2019s roots, Densmore ultimately introduces us to the realm of everyday inspirations that imbue our lives with meaning. Inspired by the classic spiritual memoir Meetings with Remarkable Men, this book is fueled by Densmore\u2019s abundant collection of transformative experiences-both personal and professional-with everyone from Ravi Shankar to Patti Smith, Jim Morrison to Janis Joplin, Bob Marley to Gustavo Dudamel, Lou Reed to Van Morrison, Jerry Lee Lewis to his own dear, late Doors bandmate Ray Manzarek.<\/p>\n

I would like to take readers along on a quest to illuminate the creative process, using storytelling and unique access to show how it happens. The Seekers will allow you to join me in exploring timeless ideas and addressing universal questions as I go backstage and into the lives and minds of these great artists. –John Densmore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“John Densmore has the heart of a seeker. Always aiming, not for the sparrow, but for the eye of the sparrow in his search for meaning. His compass took him straight to the core of the moment and of the people he was drawn to by his uncanny ability to divine wisdom throughout his fairly frenzied life. It is reaffirming and gratifying to those of us who shared some of the same friends to revisit those unique and original souls.”–<\/strong>Olivia Harrison, author of George Harrison: Living in the Material World<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA joyful history lesson for music geeks.\u201d —<\/strong>SPIN<\/p>\n

\u201cFascinating to read this veteran musician’s thoughts… these reflections should strike a resonant chord in any aficionado of the arts.\u201d —<\/strong>All About That Jazz<\/p>\n

Thank you for Your Support of this Event with a book purchase!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Signed copies are available from Book Beat at THE SEEKERS<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Densmore’s bestselling memoir of the Doors RIDERS ON THE STORM<\/a><\/strong> is also available for curbside pickup or mail order.<\/p>\n

“The first Doors biography that feels like it was written for the right reasons, and it is easily the most informed account of the Doors’ brief but brilliant life as a group.”<\/strong> — The New York Times Book Review<\/em><\/p>\n