THE UNIVERSAL DOORS - Key Persons
Jim Morrison said for years he would like to go to Africa and returning after several years named ‘Mr. Mojo Risin' (an anagram of his name). This poem collection is inspired by the master keyboard player in The Doors Ray Manzarek, who wrote the book, "The Poet In Exile". I have never read the book. But got inspired by the fictional idea of the story. A myth about Morrison that has been going on since his death in 1971. The myth says Jim left life as a superstar and went to live with a tribe in Africa. My poem collection An African Prayer, is maybe what Jim Morrison in this fictional situation might think and feel as he makes the decision to come back to Los Angeles, after years of living and learning about native life in an African tribe.
This a tribute to the wisdom of Jim Morrison and Bob Dylan; "Please, please, listen to them, God's Children, you are the ones who will rule the world."
Job Titles:
- Lead Singer, Guitar, and Sometimes Rhythm )
Born 1971. Started the Max Uflax band in 1989. Then came down with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) in 1990. This brought a swift end to our band. However every once in a while, we still do some recordings in studio and I have recorded a few Doors myself songs over the last many years. My physical problems created anxiety and it has been a long recovery process lasting years. Now things are OK, but still I have tough times, but focusing on poetry and music helps me get through it all.
Some say my vocals sound like Jim Morrison, but with a hard rock edge. I injured on my voice, so I sing mostly ballads, and have to nail the vocal on the first take. I also injured my hands, so what you hear on the mp3's is as it would sound live. I sing and play a song each day. I also like to make the vocal on the day I record guitar as to get the vibe of the whole song at once. Every day I do several relaxation techniques and meditations taught to me by several different song teachers. Hopefully my voice will heal in the coming years, so I can play live again. Time will tell…