Manzarek starred in Tom DiCillo’s 2009 documentary “When You’re Strange” about the life of the Doors. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Manzarek signs autographs at the Doors’ 40th anniversary celebration at the Cat Club in West Hollywood. (Chad Buchanan / Getty Images)
Manzarek performs at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. (Ann Johansson / Los Angeles Times)
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In the 1980s, Manzarek served as producer for Los Angeles punk quartet X. (Kevin P. Casey / Los Angeles Times)
Manzarek and Exene Cervenkova of L.A. punk band X at his Beverly Hills home. (KH Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Doors members Manzarek, left, and Robby Krieger discuss their time with the late Jim Morrison. In 2007, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened an exhibit to mark the band’s 40th anniversary. (Mark Duncan / AP)
Manzarek performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in West Hollywood. (Chris Pizzello / AP)
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Manzarek’s piercing electric organ sound defined the Doors career-establishing hit “Light My Fire.” (Frank Micelotta / Getty Images)
