The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians

Whether it's the curiosity that blossoms after we listen to our favorite band's newest record, or the sheer admiration we feel after watching a knockout performance, many of us have experienced art so pure-so innovative-that we can't help but wonder afterwards: "How did they do that?" And yet, few of us are in a position to be able to ask those memorable legends where their inspiration comes from & how they translated it into something fresh & new. Fortunately for us, this book is here to offer us a bridge.

In The Seekers, John Densmore—the iconic drummer of The Doors and author of the NY Times bestseller Riders on the Storm—digs deep into his own process & draws upon his privileged access to his fellow artists & performers in order to explore the origins of creativity itself. Weaving together anecdotes from the author's personal notebooks & experiences over the past 50 years, this book takes readers on a rich, thought-provoking journey into the soul of the artist.

By understanding creativity's roots, Densmore ultimately introduces us to the realm of everyday inspirations that imbue our lives with meaning. Inspired by the classic spiritual memoir Meetings with Remarkable Men, this book is fueled by Densmore's abundant collection of transformative experiences—both personal and professional—with everyone from Ravi Shankar to Patti Smith, Jim Morrison to Janis Joplin, Bob Marley to Gustavo Dudamel, Lou Reed to Van Morrison, Jerry Lee Lewis to his own dear, late Doors bandmate Ray Manzarek. Ultimately, the result is not only a look into the hearts & minds of some of the most important artists of the past century—but a way for readers to identify & ignite their own creative spark, & light their own fire.