The Seekers by John Densmore

The Seekers by 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 compelling and spellbinding memoir.



Whether it's the curiosity that blossoms after we listen to our favorite band's newest record, or the sheer admiration we feel after watching a knockout performance, many of us have experienced art so pure-so innovative-that we can't help but wonder afterwards: "How did they do that?" And yet, few of us are in a position to be able to ask those memorable legends where their inspiration comes from and how they translated it into something fresh and new. Fortunately for us, this book is here to offer us a bridge.



In The Seekers, John Densmore--the iconic drummer of The Doors and author of the New York Times bestseller Riders onthe Storm--digs deep into his own process and draws upon his privileged access to his fellow artists and performers in order to explore the origins of creativity itself. Weaving together anecdotes from the author's 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's 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's 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. Ultimately, the result is not only a look into the hearts and minds of some of the most important artists of the past century--but a way for readers to identify and ignite their own creative spark, and light their own fire.

 

John Densmore is a founder member of The Doors and one of their original members. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and has since received a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Nation, and Chicago Tribune, among others, in addition to his bestselling book, Riders on the Storm. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13	9780306846236
ISBN 10	0306846233
Title	The Seekers
Author	John Densmore
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hachette Books
Year published	2020-11-17
Number of pages	240
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