The deal includes all of Krieger and Manzarek’s interests in recordings, publishing, and merchandise for The Doors.
Primary Wave has announced its acquisition of‘s rights as it pertains to their involvement with The Doors. This includes the guitarist and late keyboardists’ recorded music, publishing, trademarks and merchandise rights and income., its drummer, continue to own the remaining interests in the Doors’ rights.
Manzarek died in 2013 at age 74 after a battle with cancer. Morrison, known as the “Lizard King,” passed away in 1971 at only 27. Songs like “Riders on the Storm,” “People Are Strange,” “Break on Through ” and more are still considered some of the most inventive and lyrically-profound of their time.
“Ray and I spent a lot of time discussing the future of The Doors’ legacy, and how to handle things after he departed this plane,” says. “Our family has worked patiently to find the right partners to continue Ray’s lifelong efforts in protecting and promoting his art, and now we are happy to have finally come to an agreement with Primary Wave.
“The Doors are one of the most legendary rock bands of all time. We are looking forward to growing the legacies of Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek,” says, CEO and founder of Primary Wave Music. “We are also very happy to be working alongside such an industry icon as Jeff Jampol to tastefully grow opportunities for The Doors.”Daily newsletters straight to your inbox
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