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The Doors · 2002

The Doors

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 6, 2002Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors performed together for the first time as "The Doors of the 21st Century", with singer Ian Astbury and drummer Stewart Copeland. The concert took place as part of the Harley-Davidson Open Road Tour at California Speedway in Fontana.

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