Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger
Krieger in 2007
Krieger in 2007
Background information
Birth nameRobert Alan Krieger
Born (1946-01-08) January 8, 1946 (age 78)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1964–present
LabelsElektra Records
Member of
  • Krieger & The Soul Savages
  • Robby Krieger Band
Formerly of
Websiterobbykrieger.com

Robert Alan Krieger (born January 8, 1946)[1] is an American guitarist and founding member of the rock band the Doors. Krieger wrote or co-wrote many of the Doors' songs, including the hits "Light My Fire", "Love Me Two Times", "Touch Me", and "Love Her Madly". When the Doors disbanded shortly after the death of lead singer Jim Morrison, Krieger continued to perform and record with other musicians including former Doors bandmates John Densmore and Ray Manzarek.[2][3] In the 2023 edition of Rolling Stone's 250 greatest guitarists of all time, he was positioned at number 248.[4]

  1. ^ "UPI Almanac for Monday, Jan. 8, 2018". United Press International. January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019. ...Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Robby Krieger (The Doors) in 1946 (age 72)
  2. ^ "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rolling Stone. September 18, 2003. Archived from the original on April 9, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "100 Greatest Guitarists". Rolling Stone. November 23, 2011. Archived from the original on April 29, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  4. ^ "The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rolling Stone. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.