Legendary Rock Band The Doors Reunites for 'Riders on the Storm' with Musicians from Around the Globe
In a heartwarming reunion, surviving members of iconic rock band The Doors, John Densmore and Robby Krieger, have come together to recreate their classic hit 'Riders on the Storm' with an eclectic group of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds. The collaboration was part of Playing for Change's annual Songs Around the World project.
Densmore expressed his admiration for the contributions of the featured artists, particularly Lukas Nelson who "filled Jim Morrison's leather pants quite well," and Rami Jaffee whose piano solo 'channeled' the song perfectly. Meanwhile, Krieger praised the project, saying that seeing musicians from different cultures unite around this iconic song means a lot to him.
The track features an impressive lineup of artists from various parts of the world, including William Barton on didgeridoo, Boboulaye Sissokho on kora, Macarena Montesinos on cello, and many others. The video, directed by Playing for Change's founder Mark Johnson, showcases this incredible collaboration.
The Doors' unique blend of music has been widely praised, with Don Was stating that the band's groove is the "secret sauce" behind their success. The project marks an exciting development in the ongoing celebration of The Doors' 60th anniversary, a year-long milestone marking the group's enduring legacy in rock music.
Playing for Change has long been instrumental in promoting unity and cultural exchange through music, having teamed up with icons like Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Bono, Buddy Guy, David Crosby, Steve Miller, Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, Bunny Wailer, and many others. The project's YouTube channel boasts over 2 billion views, making it a go-to destination for fans of diverse music.
The Doors' Robby Krieger is set to celebrate his 80th birthday in March with an exclusive show at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, further cementing the band's commitment to sharing their iconic music with new and existing generations of fans.
In a heartwarming reunion, surviving members of iconic rock band The Doors, John Densmore and Robby Krieger, have come together to recreate their classic hit 'Riders on the Storm' with an eclectic group of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds. The collaboration was part of Playing for Change's annual Songs Around the World project.
Densmore expressed his admiration for the contributions of the featured artists, particularly Lukas Nelson who "filled Jim Morrison's leather pants quite well," and Rami Jaffee whose piano solo 'channeled' the song perfectly. Meanwhile, Krieger praised the project, saying that seeing musicians from different cultures unite around this iconic song means a lot to him.
The track features an impressive lineup of artists from various parts of the world, including William Barton on didgeridoo, Boboulaye Sissokho on kora, Macarena Montesinos on cello, and many others. The video, directed by Playing for Change's founder Mark Johnson, showcases this incredible collaboration.
The Doors' unique blend of music has been widely praised, with Don Was stating that the band's groove is the "secret sauce" behind their success. The project marks an exciting development in the ongoing celebration of The Doors' 60th anniversary, a year-long milestone marking the group's enduring legacy in rock music.
Playing for Change has long been instrumental in promoting unity and cultural exchange through music, having teamed up with icons like Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Bono, Buddy Guy, David Crosby, Steve Miller, Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, Bunny Wailer, and many others. The project's YouTube channel boasts over 2 billion views, making it a go-to destination for fans of diverse music.
The Doors' Robby Krieger is set to celebrate his 80th birthday in March with an exclusive show at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, further cementing the band's commitment to sharing their iconic music with new and existing generations of fans.
I'm so stoked that The Doors are back together again! It's amazing how this collaboration is bringing people from all over the world together through music 
. The fact that they're using artists from different cultures to recreate 'Riders on the Storm' is pure genius 
. Robby Krieger's got a great point about this song being the "secret sauce" behind The Doors' success – it really is a timeless classic 
. I love how Playing for Change is still promoting unity and cultural exchange through music, it's so inspiring 
. Can't wait to see what else they have in store for us! 
It's such a cool way to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Playing For Change is always doing something awesome like this, bringing people together through music. And can we talk about Robby Krieger turning 80 in March?!?! That's like, rockstar status 
. I mean, it's not every day you get to hear didgeridoo and kora in a rock song 
. And hey, even if you're not a fan of The Doors, this project is still worth checking out just for the cultural exchange vibe 
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it's amazing how the energy from all these talented musicians coming together is still so infectious 
you can feel the vibes, man. playing for change is doing some really cool stuff with this project, bringing people together and celebrating music as a universal language 
my 80-yr-old friend Robby Krieger deserves to be celebrated, not just his music but also his longevity 
and I'm loving the diversity of the featured artists, it's awesome to see didgeridoo and kora playing on this track 
. I love how they're celebrating their 60th anniversary and keeping the music alive. And can we talk about how amazing it's gonna be to see Robby Krieger celebrate his 80th birthday in style? 
I'm both hyped and skeptical about this reunion. On one hand, it's amazing that these talented musicians from different backgrounds are coming together to recreate a classic hit like 'Riders on the Storm'. It's awesome to see unity in action 
. It's amazing how music can bring people together, you know? And seeing Robby Krieger and John Densmore so stoked about it is super heartwarming 
. The fact that Playing for Change is still going strong, promoting unity through music, is truly inspiring 
. Can you imagine hearing Jim Morrison's iconic voice mixed with William Barton's didgeridoo? 
Mind blown! 
I'm not surprised they're doing this, The Doors were always about pushing boundaries and experimenting with sounds. It's dope to see these legends teaming up with musicians from around the world though - it's like Jim Morrison's spirit is still alive and kicking! 
Lukas Nelson brings some serious swagger to that track, by the way... I mean, who wouldn't want to fill Jim's leather pants 
"When you want something for nothing that's not yours to give."