01 Dec John Densmore
Part 1: BLM vs Garcetti, Back Up Beepers, and News (ACS Dec 1)
Part 2: The Doors’ John Densmore (ACS Dec 1)
Show Summary
At the top of the show, Adam talks about an episode of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ before lamenting about unnecessary construction noises that woke him this morning. After that, Adam commends the BLM protesters who have turned their sights on Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti. After that, Gina reports on today’s news stories including: Merriam-Webster’s top words of 2020, Joe Biden breaking his ankle, Gordan Ramsay’s $106 burger, a bar owner trying to get status as a church group, and a new Hawaii tourism campaign.
Adam opens the interview talking to John Densmore about his new book The Seekers: Meetings with Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists). John also talks about his upbringing in Los Angeles and Adam explains why he needed to mature in life before he could really appreciate The Doors’ music. Adam asks John about Jim Morrison and how accurate the Oliver Stone movie The Doors was. After that, John recalls some of the remarkable experiences he had with musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. Before they wrap, Adam and John discuss some of The Doors’ biggest hit songs.
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Show Credits
Producers: Mike August, Mike Lynch, and Mike Dawson
Co-Producers: Chris Laxamana, Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, and Caelan Biehn
Newsgirl: Gina Grad
Sound Effects: Bryan Bishop