Q&A with Robby Krieger

"Why do you play without a pick?" "Did you ever have a relationship with Pink Floyd?"
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With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison’s poetry and presence, The Doors had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture.
The Doors’ arrival on the rock scene in 1967 marked not only the start of a string of hit singles and albums that would become classics, but also of something much bigger - a new and deeper relationship between creators and audience. Refusing to be mere entertainers, the Los Angeles quartet relentlessly challenged, confronted and inspired their fans, leaping headfirst into the heart of darkness while other bands warbled about peace and love. Though they’ve had scores of imitators, there’s never been another band quite like them.

[@eduardonathan6418]

most underrated guitarist in history

[@danielharrison8238]

DUDE. SERIOUSLY!

[@pablo9364]

Not by me

[@hughmanatee7657]

“Underrated”? By whom? He one of the most admired of them all!

[@Methilde]

@Frank Lopez In Paris there were accepted as well as Hendrix, Stones, Pink Floy and few others.

[@CiscoDuck]

This is so true - I've seen these lists of the 100 Greatest Guitarists or The Greatest Rock Guitarists or the Greatest Guitar Solos etc in publications like Rolling Stone, Guitar Player Magazine, and other music related rags and they never mention Robby or any of his solos. I think his solo on Light My Fire is one of the GREATEST guitar solos of all time - right up there with rock legends like Clapton, Page, Beck, Blackmore, Frampton, Trower, Albert Lee, Richards, Townsend, Bloomfield, Santana. Robby has been the best kept secret in rock simply because he's a laid back player. And the Doors was not about the guitar (or the keyboard or drums for that matter - nor was the band just about Jim....)

[@chrisexperience7]

I feel so lucky to be able to watch this while he is still part of this thunderstorm we call life.

[@lemurianchick]

Thunderstorm?

[@rebeccadolashewich7094]

✨⚡️✌️🤩✌️⚡️✨

[@robert.m4676]

Me too!

[@calvinfolan1736]

The greatest band of all time in my book. Certainly the most unique.

[@benallmark9671]

Most entertaining

[@robert.m4676]

I agree times 333!

[@tobiasbaumgartner8629]

Agreed

[@dba4292]

This needs to be like 2 hours longer 😊 The Q about Jim was beautiful 🥰

[@kamilziemian995]

I agree.

[@v-town1980]

Yeah, his little sigh at the end...he really misses Jim❤

[@lalaalalala]

robby is an absolute legend

[@bluewendigo672]

2:25 you can feel the love for Jim Morrison

[@adileneambriz9589]

“Jim, come back, we need you”😭 damn it, wish he would of been here longer

[@joemomma7069]

Can’t replicate that kind of cool.

[@ezequielcuevas5892]

The Doors are the really best band Northamerican forever and ever, gretting to Acapulco México

[@danielharrison8238]

Rock on, brother.

[@Methilde]

I prefer "my favorit band" than the BEST.

[@robert.m4676]

Absofreakinltly!

[@ZEST123]

It’s kind of misty in my eyes when the question about what Robby would say to Jim if he had the chance.... “Come back...” That one really got to my heart. I think it got to Robby’s heart too! I’m not crying...you’re crying.... Thanks Robby for your openness and kind candid demeanour. ❤️ Your friend, Zest

[@soaringeagle5227]

Robby’s my favorite living member of the Doors because he’s real, humble, and very talented. I’m glad he’s still around.

[@Thatguy55595]

There’s only one other living member lol

[@soaringeagle5227]

@@Thatguy55595 haha I know. That’s not saying much

[@veeber]

I love him, his style is so beautiful. Massively underrated, he and John both.

[@sibastueldesconocidothaunk8006]

what a privilige to listen to this guy , the guy who plays the beautiful blue sunday , thank you Robbie .

[@chuckkavalec6607]

How great is Robbie Krieger... The most original band with the most original guitar player, singer, keyboardist & drummer! No other band comes close for originality!

[@MaskSwabe]

Oh what I would do to be transported back in time to see one of those early sets at the Whisky. I hope to see them all play again in another life. Love to Robbie. I'm so glad managed to seem him and Ray in London around 10 years ago with Doors of the 21st Century. That was a cool show and the closest I got in this lifetime ❤

[@Deezeelove]

Same

[@EricW4445]

I saw them play live in 1966. I can still remember Robby playing guitar on Light My Fire. 55 years ago…

[@MaskSwabe]

@@EricW4445 🙌 wow. You are indeed one of the fortunate ones!!

[@chesterlane3032]

I grew up with him because he's so good at playing the guitar for the doors

[@Methilde]

And Ray Manzareck on keyboard.

[@CarlEvz13]

There will never be a band like the doors just one of a kind and absolutely untouchable been a fan for years and their music still blows my mind today and probably will until the day I die.

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

I love Robbie's honesty and lack of pretense, something that is very rare today in the USA. I am a fan since 1967.

[@profesorcoccon7590]

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[@ferdytaufiqurahman06]

Legend!! Miss jim forever 🕯🕯

[@lacrima152]

Oh man, The Doors and Pink Floyd are my two fav bands of all time and combining them together would be EPIC 💜

[@doorswhofan]

I thought he might mention that Jim's favorite band, besides the Doors, was Pink Floyd. I'm sure he knew that, but didn't say it. I'm actually surprised.

[@dequantangel4165]

Imagine Jim and Syd on a song

[@OGGOAT23]

Legendary band

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

We loves you Mister Robby Krieger!!!...

[@Warp75]

Godspeed Robby I’m 46 now been listening to you since I was 17. It’s been a journey

[@mrchoptop5482]

Aww 2:24 Robby really loved jim 🥺

[@E-LIB]

Robby. Bonjour de France. J'écoute les Doors depuis 1972. J'avais 14 ans. Je ne me lasse pas de vous.'' Riders on the storm '' est un chef-d'œuvre. Salutations distinguées. 🇫🇷👍🍷

[@andreazawarty2604]

Living, dying, and playing guitar with the doors... Ich habe mir, dein langersehntes Buch, bestellt. Ich kann es kaum erwarten. 👍😎

[@fabiocamila]

Amazing, Robby! An authentic music genius! So happy to hear you and see you in these videos!

[@audiophileman7047]

Robby, you have a genius for understatement, but you are one of my very favorite musicians. Pink Floyd and The Doors divide the world between them, there is no third. You may have heard Roger Waters of PF say that PF was influenced by The Doors in their early years. Had Jim survived and surmounted his substance abuse problems, I believe that with his lyrics and The Doors' great musicianship, you guys would have exceeded PF. Either way, PF and The Doors are my two favorite rock bands of all time. Thank you for all the great music, Robby! 👍💖🎸😎

[@navynugget7]

I remember Roger saying that about some of Syds influences. Very cool stuff, two of the most original and creative bands ever.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@navynugget7 It is so sad that Jim died. He would have loved the idea of writing songs for concept albums once he heard PF's stuff. Jim was already adept at writing concept songs.

[@lindachavez157]

Love you The Doors, love Bobby . Blassed 🙏😘😘😘

[@ruthidaliaHN]

We love you Robby, A great guitarist ❤️

[@landho1]

Robbie, I loved the book it was awesome. Thank you! We all wish Jim was still with us, you really sound sincere about missing him!

[@michaellerman6349]

Thanks Robby we love ya and are hoping you might come by the huntington beach area next time you are touring . I will love to catch your music in a small venue i have seen the doors twice once when my sister and brother brough me to your concert in miami and once when you did a welcome home concert for the vietnam vets which was execellent , you had a singer who looked and sounded so much like jim Morrison that i began to believe jim was still around. It was a most execellent concert a real doors music experience . In 68 i was too young to fully apreaciate the doors plus their was a lot of craiziness going on that day i was 8 years old then but i liked your music . The second time i seen the doors was the real deal the best

[@bodybait]

Thank you Robby, this is so valuable for next generations.

[@CiscoDuck]

The Doors were my 1st rock band from the moment I heard John Densmore's snare snap on Light My Fire (I heard Break On Through later) the whole band was mesmerizing, Ray's keys, Jim's vocal, John's drum fills and Robby Krieger's guitar solo just captivated me! In the months to come everyone was raving about Clapton with Cream and Jimi Hendrix - and I was raving myself, but I never stopped loving Robby's guitar bits. He wasn't an over the top player so he didn't get as much press as EC & Jimi and others like Beck and Blackmore but his licks were solid and his playing was always inspiring. I could imitate those guys on my guitar pretty well but Robby's approach was a bit elusive and more ethereal. He's always been a stand out to me as a guitarist and one I have always mentioned as an under-appreciated player. For most peeps the Doors was about Jim - I never got that. To me it was FOUR guys who all did what they did very well and were each special in their own way which made the band larger than the sum of it's parts. Robby's a legend and he deserves so much more accolades and respect as a guitarist. His slide work is unique and like George Harrison he plays his own slide style from the heart rather than playing regurgitated riffs from Duane Allman's bag like everyone who came after Duane has seemed to do. Robby's techniques are a mixed bag of influences layered into the Doors sound. There is only one Robby Krieger!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Could sit here all evening listening to you talk about stuff !

[@theurbanshaman6285]

Gracias por tanto. Saludos desde Ecuador.

[@nomads1999]

Its a pleasure seing u on here sir, thankyou for everything thankyou jim Morrison and everyone else thats was in the doors!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

I could listen to him for hours.

[@bogdanghencea3548]

God bless you, Jim, Ray and John.

[@barbj9785]

Robbie thank you for writing Light My Fire. An iconic song.

[@skinnymoonbob]

Greetings from Amsterdam Robby!

[@davidtaylor328]

Love ya Robby Krieger & - THE DOORS LIVE FOREVER 👍🏻🚪🪙🚪👍🏻

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

Break on through should have been a hit. It's energy is always fresh.

[@lemurianchick]

I think it charted.

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

@@lemurianchick 126 on the charts.

[@michaeljacobs2954]

I once remembers a writer for Rolling Stone or Mojo magazine once called Break On Through "an urgent telegram". I always loved that.

[@jorgensandberg6245]

Good to see you, Mr. Krieger. All the best.

[@Patriot1777]

Respect and love the Doors since 1974 as a young boy. Keep on Mo Joe.

[@nixpix44]

The doors for me are one of those bands that play in my head all the time, just got finished hearing running blues

[@ismaricessa6671]

The Doors 🖤

[@thrlllckr6244]

You Rock Robby !!!🙂👍🏻✌️

[@bigfigism]

hey Robby what a treat. saw you all in 67'? at the Carousel. it was a mesmerizing experience. will never forget it. hope I see in heaven, would luv to jam with u

[@imgone54321]

Robby Kreiger has so some much talent writing songs playing. Very rare talent.

[@syjo4701]

Robby, you're a good guy and a great guitarist. Take care of yourself, we want you around for a long time.

[@rblauson]

Not only is he a true guitar master but he’s a very down to earth good guy. His fame never went to his head.

[@paulstuss458]

The Doors and Pink Floyd. Most epic bands

[@whitebull572]

QUE LINDO TENERTE TODAVÎA ROBBY

[@rc6981]

My man No one sounds like Robby Read his book it's the bomb

[@KellysMagicalRealm]

This is really cool! I never knew Robby played the guitar without a pick or he went to school to he an engineer!

[@hotwings757]

PLEASE LETS HAVE ROBBYS (AND OUR) DREAM COME TRUE WITH A COLLAB WITH BOB DYLAN

[@inesines4911]

Robby, thank you so much , i can't believe it to speak with you ;-)

[@johna.5254]

Thanks, Robby! Always great to see and hear you. One more week until the book comes out!

[@v-town1980]

He's great! Reading his book now. Very cool. Lot's of great stories.😊

[@johnlavelle8025]

What would you tell Jim? Come back, we need you. Well said Robbie, we’ll said

[@lindaclark9925]

Robbie it's so true. When someone actually.dies. that you.... relied on; had some ❤️ for...there's no pain as sorrowful as not knowing when you will meet again ; 😐...i love all the doors ! Have a good day Robbie !

[@leewall1275]

Jim come back we need yeah - Robby krieger

[@Deezeelove]

Aw come Back Jim...you can see the sadness 🥺❤ I wish he could too Robby xoxo -- denise

[@TheDutchGuy]

Awesome!

[@ezequielcuevas5892]

Great The Dutch Guy

[@markecgazda3880]

2:16 oh that question hit him hard

[@c.a.a.]

We love you Robby! You’re the last key 🔑 of the Doors 🚪 (;

[@troutymctrouttrout3809]

We still love ya Robby and we always will.

[@RickMcCargar]

That's a book I need! Thanks Robby!

[@marktaft6467]

Yhamk you for your words Mr. Krieger ✌✌

[@benjiaa5266]

They miss him so much❤️‍🩹

[@billw8648]

Jim was a very smart cat! Too smart for his own good!

[@seekah1]

Just want to thank you for all the precious Robby interaction lately, it's really appreciated. Peace.

[@floridaexplorerk2518]

Love you Robby! What a life!

[@alexanderdegothia]

come back Jim... really felt that

[@grahameglinton5424]

What an absolute champion. Brought me to tears.

[@davidalvarado8306]

2:16 what an emotional question! Good one!

[@Claudiamorrison00]

amazing. we love you Robby! From a 19teen years old who lives in a small town in Italy

[@carlupthegrove262]

I am almost half way through the book and I LOVE IT!!! Highly Recommended.

[@kelseymathias3881]

God bless you Robby. Thank you so much 🧡😎 Loved you playing Perfidia with the Ventures.

[@biancamariagoglia7693]

Hello Robby 😻😻😻😻😻you are the greatest .you are legend ❤

[@ronaldwaynevanzant3985]

I could listen to this guy talk all day or tell stories.😂👍

[@windkl]

We love you Robb!!

[@thechipman2473]

We love you Robby

[@underoverrated2959]

The first time I heard a song by the Doos was The End,a friend of mine said to me you have to hear this song it’s a poem disguised as a song.The Doors music would go on to influence my life from that point forward.

[@raysmith1630]

Thanks for your time Robby, I have a copy of your book reserved. I'm very much looking forward to reading it. Only a few more days to wait for it to be delivered.

[@SuperStrik9]

Legend. Robby not using a pick makes his guitar playing even more unique and identifiable.

[@sandradibiaso7316]

Robby and Jim got along so well because they really are so similar. ❤. They both have similar facial expressions. Watch Robby's eye movement at the end. Jim did the same thing. He and Jim liked to copy each other. 😊

[@lamper2]

I never thought until just now how ironic it was Jim died in a BATHTUB in a country not renown for personal cleanliness!

[@MariofFatimain]

Не тільки фізичною чистотою, але і моральною!

[@N13M0]

Guitar Hero right here! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@caseysniper308]

thanks robbie you have lived a life that is incomprehensible. i will buy the book and keep up your guitar lessons

[@Cicalonion]

We love you Robbie ❤

[@JaefarSABNW]

I would ask him to be the subject of one of my spiritual experiences and opinions outline interviews.

[@hunterbannon8917]

Thank you Robby!

[@kittyfunland851]

Thank you ❤️ Thanks for taking the time to interact with us fans - its so special to us. Lots of love from Finland!

[@noahh2338]

I love you Robby! Do it Robby do it!

[@tobiasbaumgartner8629]

“Jim is probably the last guy who would be involved in the CIA” lmao 😂 so true

[@airolg23]

Bob and Robby collab is still in the realm of possibilities... how cool would that be

[@paulgreyskull4005]

My fav guitarist. responsible for creating the guitar parts of the greatest songs ever made.

[@JohnSmith-in1tt]

This is just one of the coolest things in the world to be able to see people communicating with Robby in 2021. He's an absolute legend and it's really cool to see how even all these years later he's still willing to communicate with his fans and give some funny and thoughtful answers. He's a part of rock history for sure and its great to hear his take on things