At 4.24 PM on monday, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave delivery to a newborn son weighing 8lbs 6oz. The birth was officially announced to the public at 8.30PM.
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, was there at the birth, which doctor’s described as “textbook”.
Record crowds gathered out of Buckingham Palace all day in anticipation of the good news. When the notice ultimately came that the newborn had been carefully delivered, the people cheered in support.
There has also been a continuous media presence beyond the palace and the hospital all day, covering the proceedings to the rest of the planet.
Queen Elizabeth II and her Partner Prince Phillip are thought to be “delighted by the news” while Prince Charles has made a short announcement that he was “enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time” he furthermore said that he was looking forward to seeing the baby soon.
The Duchess will stay in hospital overnight, but is said to be doing well.
The new baby boy is the 3rd in line for the throne, following his grandfather Prince Charles and his father Prince William. Should the line of succession continue as expected, the boy will turn out to be the forty third sovereign since William The Conqueror.
The pair have not yet announced a name for their new arrival. However, in accordance with tradition, they first will present a list of preferred names to The Queen before officially announcing their option. Traditionally, this shall let the reigning monarch to support or disapprove of the selected name.
Disapproval has occurred occasionally all through the past, notably with the birth of Princess Margaret (who was originally to be named ‘Ann’) in 1930.
Yet, Royal specialists say that Queen Elizabeth is more “down to earth” than a number of of her predecessors have been and that she is not likely to interfere in the naming process. The protocol is being overseen mainly as a formality and gesture of esteem on the part of the Royal couple.
There has been a lot of speculation as to what the child’s name will be, but William and Kate are likely to make a official statement soon.
SOURCES:
http://news.sky.com/story/1118804/royal-baby-name-kate-and-wills-big-decision
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/royal-baby–duchess-of-cambridge-kate-middleton-gives-birth-william-duke-future-heir-royal-family-095024406.html#Sdilzqg
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
95th birthday of Nelson Mandela marked
Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 95th birthday. The former South African Leader, still gravely sick following a chronic lung illness, is said to be making improvement towards a steady condition.
Present South African President Jacob Zuma is claimed to be “encouraged” by Mr. Mandela’s progress. “I was able to say ‘happy birthday’ and he was able to smile,” said Mr. Zuma in a statement.
Mandela’s birthday can be Worldwide Mandela Day, one day declared by U.N in honour of the Man’s contributions to racial equality, too as to South Africa and the world.
South African artiste Paul Blomkamp will reveal a large painting of Mandela in New York’s Times Square and numerous commemorative concerts might be happening in Melbourne, Australia.
In Africa, school children will be singing a synchronised rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for our President, while Leader Zuma will supervise the donation of houses to poor families in the Pretoria area. In Johannesburg, residents and well wishers shall be forming a Human chain that is likely to stretch from the Fashion District much of the way to that heart of that city.
Meanwhile, volunteers around the planet (including British Entrepreneur Richard Branson) will donate 67 minutes to charitable action or community service, so as to mark Mr. Mandela’s sixty seven years of public service (a time which has his prison sentence, as well as his time as a lawyer, an activist and South Africa’s first black President).
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Zindzi was quoted as saying that her father was making “remarkable improvement” reporting that he is viewing hospital television with headsets on. “We expect having him back in the home soon” she said.
Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel has said that she is “less anxious” about his wellbeing than before. Nowadays also marks the couple’s 15th wedding celebration.
Mr. Mandela is generally communicating together with his eyes and hands, but guests often say again that he is smiling a lot also.
Following a gift-giving ceremony in the Mamelodi Township, Mandela’s relatives will share a unique birthday lunch with him. The family have prepared ninety five cupcakes in his honour.
Present South African President Jacob Zuma is claimed to be “encouraged” by Mr. Mandela’s progress. “I was able to say ‘happy birthday’ and he was able to smile,” said Mr. Zuma in a statement.
Mandela’s birthday can be Worldwide Mandela Day, one day declared by U.N in honour of the Man’s contributions to racial equality, too as to South Africa and the world.
South African artiste Paul Blomkamp will reveal a large painting of Mandela in New York’s Times Square and numerous commemorative concerts might be happening in Melbourne, Australia.
In Africa, school children will be singing a synchronised rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for our President, while Leader Zuma will supervise the donation of houses to poor families in the Pretoria area. In Johannesburg, residents and well wishers shall be forming a Human chain that is likely to stretch from the Fashion District much of the way to that heart of that city.
Meanwhile, volunteers around the planet (including British Entrepreneur Richard Branson) will donate 67 minutes to charitable action or community service, so as to mark Mr. Mandela’s sixty seven years of public service (a time which has his prison sentence, as well as his time as a lawyer, an activist and South Africa’s first black President).
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Zindzi was quoted as saying that her father was making “remarkable improvement” reporting that he is viewing hospital television with headsets on. “We expect having him back in the home soon” she said.
Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel has said that she is “less anxious” about his wellbeing than before. Nowadays also marks the couple’s 15th wedding celebration.
Mr. Mandela is generally communicating together with his eyes and hands, but guests often say again that he is smiling a lot also.
Following a gift-giving ceremony in the Mamelodi Township, Mandela’s relatives will share a unique birthday lunch with him. The family have prepared ninety five cupcakes in his honour.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
After days in hospital, Nelson Mandela is gradually getting better
Former South African President and civil rights icon Nelson Mandela, who is in hospital since the 8th Of june, has in the last few days showed some small signs of improvement, reported by South African Leader Jacob Zuma.
According to Mr. Zuma, who cancelled a visit to Mozambique in order to go to the 94 year old in hospital, “He is significantly better today than he was when I visited him last night.”
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Makaziwe has also reported that her father is “still there”, which has given faith to tens of millions worldwide who wish the former Leader a immediate recuperation. Though, she has also confirmed “he doesn’t look good”. Mandela’s circumstance remains to be believed to be critical.
Large crowds have gathered outside the hospital, with a group of kids who released ninety four balloons, one for each year of Mandela’s life. US President Barack Obama described Mr. Mandela as “a hero for the world” and commented that his legacy will survive throughout the ages.
Online, an enormous outburst of support for Mr. Mandela, too as his family and legacy, has dwarfed the moderately limited, racially motivated attempts to sully the former President’s name for shock value and/or internet hits.
Nelson Mandela was the driving energy behind the replacement of the racist Apartheid regime and a multi-racial South African democracy.
For his proceedings as a member of that political underground, Mr. Mandela was locked up for 27 years. Before he was sentenced, Mandela notably made his argument for freedom and equality in the Rivona courtroom.
“We all have respected the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all people live together in harmony and with equal chances (…) It is an ideal that I hope to live for also to accomplish. But if needs be, it is an ideal that I am prepared to die.” He said. Upon his liberate, Madela eventually grew to become South Africa’s first black President and was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with former President F.W de Klerk, in 1993.
Since voluntarily stepping down as Leader in 1999, Mr. Mandela has worked as an envoy, campaigned against HIV/AIDS (an affliction which resulted in the death of his son in 2005) and negotiated peace treaties in Africa and somewhere else in the world. On his 89th birthday, he formed ‘The Elders’ a bunch of leading statesmen and well-known figures, with the intent of tackling some of the world’s toughest troubles.
In 2004, he retired from public life altogether, seeking to engage in “quiet reflection”.
I wish Mr. Mandela a powerful and quick recuperation and remain hopeful that, in spite of his advanced years, the man known the world over as ‘Madiba’ can continue to work as the source for good on this earth.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12305154
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23085736
According to Mr. Zuma, who cancelled a visit to Mozambique in order to go to the 94 year old in hospital, “He is significantly better today than he was when I visited him last night.”
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Makaziwe has also reported that her father is “still there”, which has given faith to tens of millions worldwide who wish the former Leader a immediate recuperation. Though, she has also confirmed “he doesn’t look good”. Mandela’s circumstance remains to be believed to be critical.
Large crowds have gathered outside the hospital, with a group of kids who released ninety four balloons, one for each year of Mandela’s life. US President Barack Obama described Mr. Mandela as “a hero for the world” and commented that his legacy will survive throughout the ages.
Online, an enormous outburst of support for Mr. Mandela, too as his family and legacy, has dwarfed the moderately limited, racially motivated attempts to sully the former President’s name for shock value and/or internet hits.
Nelson Mandela was the driving energy behind the replacement of the racist Apartheid regime and a multi-racial South African democracy.
For his proceedings as a member of that political underground, Mr. Mandela was locked up for 27 years. Before he was sentenced, Mandela notably made his argument for freedom and equality in the Rivona courtroom.
“We all have respected the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all people live together in harmony and with equal chances (…) It is an ideal that I hope to live for also to accomplish. But if needs be, it is an ideal that I am prepared to die.” He said. Upon his liberate, Madela eventually grew to become South Africa’s first black President and was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with former President F.W de Klerk, in 1993.
Since voluntarily stepping down as Leader in 1999, Mr. Mandela has worked as an envoy, campaigned against HIV/AIDS (an affliction which resulted in the death of his son in 2005) and negotiated peace treaties in Africa and somewhere else in the world. On his 89th birthday, he formed ‘The Elders’ a bunch of leading statesmen and well-known figures, with the intent of tackling some of the world’s toughest troubles.
In 2004, he retired from public life altogether, seeking to engage in “quiet reflection”.
I wish Mr. Mandela a powerful and quick recuperation and remain hopeful that, in spite of his advanced years, the man known the world over as ‘Madiba’ can continue to work as the source for good on this earth.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12305154
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23085736
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Where to obtain the very best details about pickles and chutneys
The uk is one to those most fun places to live within the planet. We lead the way in healthcare and schooling and revel in a wonderful, verdant nation that may be just imploring to be explored. Oh, naturally we moan, but we don’t really mean it, do we?
One of the great things about Britain is the number of unique individuals have made it their homeland all the way through history. Our cultural panorama is really a lively patchwork of people with origins all over the world. The impact this has had on food, music sex and everything else can be incredible. But, on this blog, we’re mainly excited about food.
Here you are able to learn everything you’ll want to about chutneys and pickles, how to produce them, where to buy materials and how to ensure that your chutneys and pickles are absolutely top grade.
Both chutneys and pickles have their origins in India and were popularized within the UK when the formulas came over aided by the initial Indian immigrants. To this present day, the British public eat more Indian food (principally with chutneys and pickles) than anyplace else (besides India, naturally).
It really is odd just how much Britain has in common with its Asiatic cousins; cricket, tea, curry and an ear for any good tune are merely the first points. If you would like a taste of India in your house, or you simply intend to make ‘em like Granny used to, hit up our chutneys and pickles article and get pickling!
One of the great things about Britain is the number of unique individuals have made it their homeland all the way through history. Our cultural panorama is really a lively patchwork of people with origins all over the world. The impact this has had on food, music sex and everything else can be incredible. But, on this blog, we’re mainly excited about food.
Here you are able to learn everything you’ll want to about chutneys and pickles, how to produce them, where to buy materials and how to ensure that your chutneys and pickles are absolutely top grade.
Both chutneys and pickles have their origins in India and were popularized within the UK when the formulas came over aided by the initial Indian immigrants. To this present day, the British public eat more Indian food (principally with chutneys and pickles) than anyplace else (besides India, naturally).
It really is odd just how much Britain has in common with its Asiatic cousins; cricket, tea, curry and an ear for any good tune are merely the first points. If you would like a taste of India in your house, or you simply intend to make ‘em like Granny used to, hit up our chutneys and pickles article and get pickling!
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Samsung rival to the Nexus 10, rumoured to be labeled the roma
Update – Samsung making the nexus 10, has given the google tablet a form of confidence. But it’s being reported now how the next Samsung galaxy tablet pc will match the google nexus 10’s specifications, with improved ppi’s, and gorilla glass, a quicker processor and improved battery power. That’s all conjecture in the interim as Samsung have not developed any news or proposals, but while the next nexus 10, that will likely to be manufactured by Motorola and intended for later this year, Samsung must consider quickly.
Samsung, which manufactures Google’s Nexus 10 tablet with an ultra high resolution display, is rumored to be launching a tablet of its own under the company’s Android Galaxy branding. Thus far, the device is code named Roma, and is said to carry all of the specs from the Nexus 10 tablet and will come with Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz user interface overlay on top of the stock Android that the Nexus 10 is boasting. Moreover, Roma will also be getting a variant with 4G LTE connectivity.
Roma has appeared before in earlier leaks and the device was rumored to be launched with a Galaxy Tab 3 Plus name, where the Plus indicates the device’s high 299 pixels per inch screen with a 2560 X 1600 resolution. Like the Nexus 10, the device will have a 10.1-inch display.
GSM Arena is reporting that Roma will be announced soon by Samsung, but did not give any estimates on when that would be.
The addition of 4G LTE connectivity will be a nice feature for those who demand always-on mobile broadband connectivity and would rather not have to find an open WiFi hotspot to tether to all the time. It’s something that’s missing from the Nexus 10, though Google did add a version of the HSPA+ connectivity for the smaller Asus-made Nexus 7 slate.
Additional rumored specs include a dual-core Exynos 5 processor–not the Exynos 5 Octa on the international Galaxy S4 flagship–that’s clocked to 1.7 GHz, a 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, 9000 mAh battery, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Given that Google I/O is in mid-May, an introduction of Roma with Android Jelly Bean may make the newly launched tablet appear stale as Google is expected to unveil Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie at the developer conference. And like most Android OS releases, Google’s Nexus lineup will be among the first to get the Key Lime Pie upgrade, so it may be a while before we see Android 5.0 head to Roma despite its high-end specs.
Thus far, Samsung has not commented nor made any announcements about Roma or the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus despite numerous leaks in recent months. Pricing isn’t known at this time either, but we do know that the Nexus 10 goes for $399. The addition of a 4G LTE modem on Roma should push the price higher.
Recently, other Galaxy Tab 3 family leaks include a regular 10.1-inch model without a high resolution display as well as a Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 model. It looks like Samsung may favor the 8-inch premium display over the current generation 7-inch screen. One reason is that given Apple’s introduction of the 7.9-inch iPad mini, the 8-inch display may be given premium pricing whereas Google is pushing down prices of 7-inch slates with its $200 Nexus 7.
And though prior leaks have mentioned the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus by name, there was also another recent leak suggesting that Samsung may rebrand its tablet efforts under the Galaxy S Tab moniker. Perhaps, then, Roma could even debut as a Galaxy S Tab or Galaxy S Tab Plus.
Source – http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/04/19/leaked-samsung-roma-rumored-to-be-touchwiz-clad-nexus-10/
Samsung, which manufactures Google’s Nexus 10 tablet with an ultra high resolution display, is rumored to be launching a tablet of its own under the company’s Android Galaxy branding. Thus far, the device is code named Roma, and is said to carry all of the specs from the Nexus 10 tablet and will come with Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz user interface overlay on top of the stock Android that the Nexus 10 is boasting. Moreover, Roma will also be getting a variant with 4G LTE connectivity.
Roma has appeared before in earlier leaks and the device was rumored to be launched with a Galaxy Tab 3 Plus name, where the Plus indicates the device’s high 299 pixels per inch screen with a 2560 X 1600 resolution. Like the Nexus 10, the device will have a 10.1-inch display.
GSM Arena is reporting that Roma will be announced soon by Samsung, but did not give any estimates on when that would be.
The addition of 4G LTE connectivity will be a nice feature for those who demand always-on mobile broadband connectivity and would rather not have to find an open WiFi hotspot to tether to all the time. It’s something that’s missing from the Nexus 10, though Google did add a version of the HSPA+ connectivity for the smaller Asus-made Nexus 7 slate.
Additional rumored specs include a dual-core Exynos 5 processor–not the Exynos 5 Octa on the international Galaxy S4 flagship–that’s clocked to 1.7 GHz, a 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, 9000 mAh battery, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Given that Google I/O is in mid-May, an introduction of Roma with Android Jelly Bean may make the newly launched tablet appear stale as Google is expected to unveil Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie at the developer conference. And like most Android OS releases, Google’s Nexus lineup will be among the first to get the Key Lime Pie upgrade, so it may be a while before we see Android 5.0 head to Roma despite its high-end specs.
Thus far, Samsung has not commented nor made any announcements about Roma or the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus despite numerous leaks in recent months. Pricing isn’t known at this time either, but we do know that the Nexus 10 goes for $399. The addition of a 4G LTE modem on Roma should push the price higher.
Recently, other Galaxy Tab 3 family leaks include a regular 10.1-inch model without a high resolution display as well as a Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 model. It looks like Samsung may favor the 8-inch premium display over the current generation 7-inch screen. One reason is that given Apple’s introduction of the 7.9-inch iPad mini, the 8-inch display may be given premium pricing whereas Google is pushing down prices of 7-inch slates with its $200 Nexus 7.
And though prior leaks have mentioned the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus by name, there was also another recent leak suggesting that Samsung may rebrand its tablet efforts under the Galaxy S Tab moniker. Perhaps, then, Roma could even debut as a Galaxy S Tab or Galaxy S Tab Plus.
Source – http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/04/19/leaked-samsung-roma-rumored-to-be-touchwiz-clad-nexus-10/
Friday, 28 June 2013
What iphone Apps are superlative for Teaching Offspring?
Tablet pc’s can be brilliant teaching tools, as I have discussed at great length in supplementary internet posts. So, having recognized that, what apps are the best for teaching the basic topics and encouraging literacy and numeracy in small ones?
Available for £1.99 is ‘Herd Absurd’, which is an application that mixes and matches characters and their attributes, of this application, Guardian.co.uk said,
“Herd Absurd! is a characterful take on those children’s books where you flip sections of the page to put different heads, bodies and legs of characters together. Here, it’s animals that your kids will be mixing and matching, with suitably cheeky animations making them smile along the way”.
Herd Absurd is best played along with your youngster, sort of a book or a game (of which it’s a mixture). Also for £1.99, ‘The Land of Me’ is another amusing game that doubles for a learning experience; this one introduces children to ‘Shape, Size and Colour’ (as the subtitle suggests). The Guardian said of this one that,
“British startup Made In Me has been exploring interactive children’s fiction with its The Land of Me apps, scooping a BAFTA nomination in the process. This latest example focuses on, yes, shapes, sizes and colours as kids create monsters, animals and vehicles”.
Somewhat cheaper at £1.49 and perhaps, a small bit more literate is the app ‘Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek’. This one is more like a digital book, but with interactive basics. The same guys who designed the Dr. Seuss apps create this one. In line with the Guardian’s Top thirty list,
“It’s a digital version of a book starring five cheeky monkeys trying to get out of bedtime by playing games. Expect rhyming text, lots of chances to practise counting, and a mixture of voice narration and word highlighting to help young readers”.
For our acquaintances across the pond, ‘Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere’s Ride’ is a kid-friendly application that teaches American history in enjoyable, engaging, bitesize chunks. According to Teach Thought.com, the makers are ones to keep an eye on.
“Cognitive Kid is one of those companies that will go down in history as being one of the first to develop outstanding learning content, where discovery is the model & play is the focus, where students love it as much as the teachers and every school considers it a must have! Let us share some feedback from the students during round one. When kids were asked to respond why they thought it was a good way to learn, the responses were plain and simple. “Because it teaches important history stuff in a fun to play way.” Or, the let me get right to the point comment, “Made boring history fun.””
Teach Thought also highlights ‘Eye Paint Animals’ as being an application which is pleasurable, educational and highly creative. Within ths app, the child’s imagination is to the fore, but there are educational elements as well. Of these developers, Curious Hat, Teach Thought stated that,
“They strive to design tools for children that encourage discovery play and foster creativity, they succeed spectacularly. Curious Hat has taken the iOS user experience to a whole n’other level. Luca states, “Our apps are not games, they are discovery tools aimed at energizing kids to play, create, invent, explore and learn in enjoyable ways without the limitations of set parameters.””
Available for £1.99 is ‘Herd Absurd’, which is an application that mixes and matches characters and their attributes, of this application, Guardian.co.uk said,
“Herd Absurd! is a characterful take on those children’s books where you flip sections of the page to put different heads, bodies and legs of characters together. Here, it’s animals that your kids will be mixing and matching, with suitably cheeky animations making them smile along the way”.
Herd Absurd is best played along with your youngster, sort of a book or a game (of which it’s a mixture). Also for £1.99, ‘The Land of Me’ is another amusing game that doubles for a learning experience; this one introduces children to ‘Shape, Size and Colour’ (as the subtitle suggests). The Guardian said of this one that,
“British startup Made In Me has been exploring interactive children’s fiction with its The Land of Me apps, scooping a BAFTA nomination in the process. This latest example focuses on, yes, shapes, sizes and colours as kids create monsters, animals and vehicles”.
Somewhat cheaper at £1.49 and perhaps, a small bit more literate is the app ‘Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek’. This one is more like a digital book, but with interactive basics. The same guys who designed the Dr. Seuss apps create this one. In line with the Guardian’s Top thirty list,
“It’s a digital version of a book starring five cheeky monkeys trying to get out of bedtime by playing games. Expect rhyming text, lots of chances to practise counting, and a mixture of voice narration and word highlighting to help young readers”.
For our acquaintances across the pond, ‘Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere’s Ride’ is a kid-friendly application that teaches American history in enjoyable, engaging, bitesize chunks. According to Teach Thought.com, the makers are ones to keep an eye on.
“Cognitive Kid is one of those companies that will go down in history as being one of the first to develop outstanding learning content, where discovery is the model & play is the focus, where students love it as much as the teachers and every school considers it a must have! Let us share some feedback from the students during round one. When kids were asked to respond why they thought it was a good way to learn, the responses were plain and simple. “Because it teaches important history stuff in a fun to play way.” Or, the let me get right to the point comment, “Made boring history fun.””
Teach Thought also highlights ‘Eye Paint Animals’ as being an application which is pleasurable, educational and highly creative. Within ths app, the child’s imagination is to the fore, but there are educational elements as well. Of these developers, Curious Hat, Teach Thought stated that,
“They strive to design tools for children that encourage discovery play and foster creativity, they succeed spectacularly. Curious Hat has taken the iOS user experience to a whole n’other level. Luca states, “Our apps are not games, they are discovery tools aimed at energizing kids to play, create, invent, explore and learn in enjoyable ways without the limitations of set parameters.””
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Legendary musician Ray Manzarek, passes away at 74
Ray Manzarek, the influential keyboardist best acknowledged for his work with iconic American rock band ‘The Doors’, has passed away aged seventy four.
Manzarek was in Rosenheim, Germany, being treated for bile duct cancer.
Ray Manzarek’s life reads like a rock n roll fairy tale, with all the pieces falling into position at exactly the right time.
Manzarek had taken piano lessons since he was a child in Chicago, Illinois, but he in addition had a passion for movies. It had been this interest that led young Ray manzarek to enrol in UCLA (University of California) and travel to Los Angeles in 1962.
In the beginning, Ray played in the band called ‘Rick & The Ravens’ together with his brothers Rick and Jim. The group was moderately successful, releasing three singles.
At the same time as studying at UCLA, Ray manzarek met upcoming Doors singer/lyricist Jim Morrison and the two decided to create a band together in ’65. He also met his future wife, Dorothy Fujikawa, at UCLA. The pair were hitched in 1967.
Manzarek and Morrison teamed up with guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore, forming ‘The Doors’ (they procured the identity from your paperback by Alduous Huxley).
Due to the deficit of a bass player, the multi-talented Manzarek regularly performed the bass notes on his piano.
One year after creating, The Doors released their debut record on Elektra records; it is, of course, a success.
The Doors went on to record several more records, taking an iconic position in the annals of Rock n Roll and galvanizing a generation. The band has since sold over a hundred million albums worldwide.
In 1971, lead singer Jim Morrison died in unexplained circumstances in Paris, France. The band lasting for two more successful albums and tours, before disbanding in 1973.
Following the band’s break up, Ray manzarek went on to become a record producer and a Grammy-nominated solo performer in his own right, as well as playing and recording with really high-profile Doors followers as ‘Echo & The Bunnymen’ and Iggy Pop.
In 2002, following a few of sporadic reunion shows, Ray manzarek and Robby Krieger joined up with ‘The Cult’ singer Ian Astbury to create ‘The Doors of the 21st Century’. The group, though a highly successful live show, also suffered from controversy, due to a court case from former Doors drummer Densmore.
Additionally, Manzarek’s autobiography ‘Light My Fire’ made him a bestselling writer upon its release in 1998.
He died together with his wife Dorothy and his brothers at his bedside.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22604798
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ray-manzarek-doors-keyboardist-dead-at-74-20130520
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185608273/ray-manzarek-founding-member-of-the-doors-dies
Manzarek was in Rosenheim, Germany, being treated for bile duct cancer.
Ray Manzarek’s life reads like a rock n roll fairy tale, with all the pieces falling into position at exactly the right time.
Manzarek had taken piano lessons since he was a child in Chicago, Illinois, but he in addition had a passion for movies. It had been this interest that led young Ray manzarek to enrol in UCLA (University of California) and travel to Los Angeles in 1962.
In the beginning, Ray played in the band called ‘Rick & The Ravens’ together with his brothers Rick and Jim. The group was moderately successful, releasing three singles.
At the same time as studying at UCLA, Ray manzarek met upcoming Doors singer/lyricist Jim Morrison and the two decided to create a band together in ’65. He also met his future wife, Dorothy Fujikawa, at UCLA. The pair were hitched in 1967.
Manzarek and Morrison teamed up with guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore, forming ‘The Doors’ (they procured the identity from your paperback by Alduous Huxley).
Due to the deficit of a bass player, the multi-talented Manzarek regularly performed the bass notes on his piano.
One year after creating, The Doors released their debut record on Elektra records; it is, of course, a success.
The Doors went on to record several more records, taking an iconic position in the annals of Rock n Roll and galvanizing a generation. The band has since sold over a hundred million albums worldwide.
In 1971, lead singer Jim Morrison died in unexplained circumstances in Paris, France. The band lasting for two more successful albums and tours, before disbanding in 1973.
Following the band’s break up, Ray manzarek went on to become a record producer and a Grammy-nominated solo performer in his own right, as well as playing and recording with really high-profile Doors followers as ‘Echo & The Bunnymen’ and Iggy Pop.
In 2002, following a few of sporadic reunion shows, Ray manzarek and Robby Krieger joined up with ‘The Cult’ singer Ian Astbury to create ‘The Doors of the 21st Century’. The group, though a highly successful live show, also suffered from controversy, due to a court case from former Doors drummer Densmore.
Additionally, Manzarek’s autobiography ‘Light My Fire’ made him a bestselling writer upon its release in 1998.
He died together with his wife Dorothy and his brothers at his bedside.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22604798
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ray-manzarek-doors-keyboardist-dead-at-74-20130520
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185608273/ray-manzarek-founding-member-of-the-doors-dies
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