As time marches on, our rock and roll heroes from the 50's through the 70's grow old and their passing is a painful reminder of our lost youth. Ray Manzarek, the keyboard player for The Doors has joined the list of deceased rock icons. For me, Manzarek will always be the inventive keyboardist with the crazed professor look, hunched over his keyboard, banging out dark pop masterpieces, as the Lizard King screams out his vocals. The Doors music was distinct and unlike anything the music world had ever seen. The young rebels preserved on video and audio......eventually they move on and are replaced by  new trends and musical styles. When you hear that an influential musician from the days of your youth has passed away, you stop, sigh and find comfort in the notion that the music will live on in all it's youthful glory!