The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial is written by John Densmore.
Celebrated author and legendary Doors’ drummer John Densmore “offers a powerful exploration of the ‘Greed Gene’ - that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth, even at the expense of our principles, friendships and the well-being of
society.”
“The Doors Unhinged is a very ‘gripping account of the legal battle to control the Doors’ artistic destiny. In it, Densmore looks at the conflict between his bandmates and him as they fought over the right to use the Doors’ name, revealing the ways in which this struggle mirrored and reflected a much larger societal issue: that no amount of money seems to be enough for even the wealthiest people.” (Press Release)
In his book, John Densmore gives us more than a dramatic, gripping trial scene, he gives us a “blueprint for an approach to life and culture that is not given to greed.”

I must admit that I am of a ‘certain age’, a ‘certain generation’ that revered the poetry, the artistry, the music of the Doors and other musicians and artists of the time - the 60s, the call to arms, to consciousness, questioning the status quo.

It was a perfect read and I would irrevocably recommend this book. 5 Stars + on every level.
*****
There is fascinating, interesting reading about the court case.
There is much philosophizing over charitable giving, crass consumerism, environmentalism and ‘crooked’ politicians. It is very well-written in a personal, self-deprecating, narrative style.
It is reflective, moralistic, and inspiring.

The Doors Unhinged is a very intense book, well-organized with a Preface, an Introduction, 3 Parts (Part I - The Setup. Part II - Trial and Tribulation. Part III - Waiting is the Hardest Part) consisting of 26 chapters, an Afterword, Acknowledgements and Permissions. All of these ‘parts’ are interspersed with photographs, poetry and song lyrics and accolades to other musicians.

I urge everyone to read this book, but if one must choose just one part or chapter to read, I would choose Chapter 26 - The Greed Gene. In it, Mr. Densmore writes to two lost brothers, Ray and Robby, and to the memory of their lost relationships.
I received this ARC (Advance Reading Copy) of The Doors Unhinged from the publisher,
Akashic Books. ( )