Robby Krieger
Welcome to the Official site of Robby Krieger. Click the below links or scroll down to see Robby’s Biography, view Concert Dates and read the latest updates from Robby’s Facebook.
Biography
Concert Dates
Robby Krieger Art
Latest News
Robert Alan Krieger, born January 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, is a musical performer and The Doors guitarist. He attended UCLA. “The first music I heard that I liked was Peter and the Wolf. I accidentally sat and broke the record (I was about seven). Then I listened to rock ‘n’ roll – I listened to the radio a lot – Fats Domino, Elvis, The Platters.
“I started surfing at fourteen. There was lots of classical music in my house. My father liked march music. There was a piano at home. I studied trumpet at ten, but nothing came of it. Then I started playing blues on the piano?no lessons though. When I was seventeen, I started playing guitar. I used my friend’s guitar. I didn’t get my own until I was eighteen. It was a Mexican flamenco guitar. I took flamenco lessons for a few months. I switched around from folk to flamenco to blues to rock ‘n’ roll.
“Records got me into the blues. Some of the newer rock ‘n’ roll, such as the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. If it hadn’t been for Butterfield going electric, I probably wouldn’t have gone rock ‘n’ roll.
I didn’t plan on rock ‘n’ roll. I wanted to learn jazz; I got to know some people doing rock ‘n’ roll with jazz, and I thought I could make money playing music. In rock ‘n’ roll you can realize anything that you can in jazz or anything. There’s no limitation other than the beat. You have more freedom than you do in anything except jazz – which is dying – as far as making any money is concerned.
“In The Doors we have both musicians and poets, and both know of each other’s art, so we can effect a synthesis. In the case of Tim Buckley or Dylan you have one man’s ideas. Most groups today aren’t groups. In a true group all the members create the arrangements among themselves.”
Most people know Robby Krieger as the consummate music artist in his role as former guitar player and songwriter of the legendary band The Doors.
What shouldnโt be surprising is that creativity has no boundaries and many times artistic expression will spill over into more then one medium for the artist.
Robby Krieger is no exception as demonstrated in his creation of a collection of spectacular, never-before-seen works of artโฆnow available to art lovers and Robby fans.
Now, through the charity services organization, ART FOR A CAUSE, limited edition, giclee prints of his beautiful paintings will, for the first time, be available to the fans of Robby Krieger.
โI hope my paintings brings joy and love to art lovers for many years to come.โ – Robby Krieger
Gig Alert! Sept. 25, 2022 at the historic Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip! Get your tickets now!
Other upcoming gigs:
May 13, Marquee, Tempe, AZ.
June 4, Meadows Racetrack, Washington, PA.
June 16, King Center, Melbourne, FL
June 17, Jacksonville Theatre, Jacksonville, FL
June 18, Saenger Theatre, Pensacola, FL
July 21, Arcada Theatre, St Charles, IL
July 22, Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL
Sept 23, Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA
See RobbyKrieger.com or more details.
Lil Casey is ready for the show he is 10 and the biggest littlest fan of you !!!! We got our tickets !!! Can't wait!!! We love you Robbie kreiger๐p.s it's his dream to play riders of the storm with you. Bless you๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
I saw him a few years ago with his son singing the Doors songs. It was very interesting and I thought it was a great show. It was weird to hear that unique sound from his guitar that Robby has. Sounds just as great as ever! I wonder if his son is still in the band?
Wish you would come to Anchorage, Alaska, but as my grandma used to say wish in one hand and ๐ฉ in the other and see which gets full first… ๐ I guess I’ll have to come to you. Thanks for posting the dates.โ๏ธ
Robbie, hope to see you in Pensacola, saw you last in Norfolk at the norva, ran into you at the Charlotte Airport. Along with my daughter. Keep on keeping on. Steve mann, wetumpka, al.
I love ๐ธ giggin' . I know a pond where there's ๐ธ๐ธ with legs as big as ๐๐ . Otherwise I play music gigs at Piddle Park in Dry Ridge , Kentucky - but you can't do any frog ๐ธ giggin' at Tadpole Lake , because they're a protected species there .
Coming tonight to the Marquee Theater to see you Brother Robby! โ๏ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ฅ #ClassicRockLegend #KingRobby #RK #TheManBehindTheDoors #GuitarHero
Oh yes, please do come to Boston. I would love to go to Whiskey A Go Go, but probably not possible. Reading your book right now. Love it!
Got my tickets already for the whiskey!!!
Come to Mexico City Robby ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ธ๐๐ป
Kinda taken aback how there was no explanation or real announcement of last years tour dates getting canceled last minute. Venue after venue.
Come back to Houston! I would totally go see Krieger a third time!!!
Wish I could be there, please come over to the UK sometime, and I've bought your book!
Please come to Boston! Or Somerville which is 2 miles away and cooler. Lots of venues here
I hope you have shows in Philly,Or Atlantic City. So I can see your show before it's to late.๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
Got my tickets for Washington PA
Just saw him at the Whiskey in December…was an awesome night on Jims birthday
Awesome, but Robby I think you need to visit the Carolinas or Georgia… I’ll be there if you do!! ๐ธ
Just finished your book via audible... amazingly funny & at times heartwrenching too. Come to NJ Robbie!!
btw I really enjoyed your book. Think it's the best Doors book I've read.
I want to see Robby Krieger want to come to Cincinnati or Newport Kentucky
Bring it to Austin Texas!
Come back to Texas! Also, what about Robby and John touring with an orchestra?
Come to Australia Robby Krieger, you can stay at my place ๐. I'll have an SG waiting for you.
Love the Robby logo in the doors font looks so cool ๐๐ป
Robby Krieger, you’ve gotta come to upstate New York, dude! I would definitely come to that show! And you have to get John on drums please and thank you!๏ฟผ
There will be a rebroadcast of Maggie LePique of KPFK's interview with Robby today at 5:00 Pacific time. You can listen online at www.KPFK.org.
Robby I was adopted. Not long ago I took a dna test and found my mom who was a teen when she got pregnant with me, but I still haven't found my dad. I'm 99 percent sure I found my great grandparents. All my cousin matches have one thing in common with me and that's this deceased couple is related to all of us. Their names are Glen A. Matteson and Jennie Myrtle Clarke Matteson. Jennies brother is Dalton Clarke and that was Jims maternal Grandfather. So Jim was my cousin and I never got the chance to meet him. I was a baby when he died.
Reading Robbie's book now. Excellent book.
Treasure ๐น๐ฉฐfrom Jo Ann
The Doors for ever ....
Hey Robby I sent you a DM ๐
I don't know, which Channel will be good to share info to Robby, but if someone knows him, please, send him: Hello Everybody, my name is Michaล Soลtan, I'm from Poland. I'm a musician, composer, arranger. From 1993, when I was 8 years, I really respect and feel The Doors compositions. After my few albums, songs I'm ready to make new music adventure. My new project is calling Soลtan Jazz Doors. I'm making fusion with trumpet, tenor saxophone, tronbone, bass, drums and me on vocal and guitar. Without piano, keys, wurlitzer or hammond. Now I've got 100 hundred lages of my arragement for Riders On The Storm and Light My Fire. I'm curious, what do you think about it. First concert will be in Poland in Warsaw at 29th of May in hall for 300 seats. Of course, I invite you : Michaล Soลtan Jazz Doors Link is from first regearsal, I'm checking new voicings... ๐ Best, Michaล Soลtan youtu.be/ORyVn2b_2tw
Gig Alert! Robby will be performing a live concert on April 2nd at the "America Salutes You" event onboard the USS Iowa in Long Beach. Also performing are Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Sammy Hagar of Van Halen, Dion, and many more playing with an All Star Band and hosted by Paul Shaffer. For more information, click here: americasalutesyou.org/.
Mobilizing Support Through Music โ America Salutes You
americasalutesyou.org
America Salutes You produces events to raise awareness and funds for extraordinary wellness charities assisting military, veterans, and first responders.Any chance to see this from out of Holland, maybe livestream?
I wish I could be there.
And Joe Sublett on the saxophone!!
I’m pretty sure Dave grohl won’t be playing maybe re word the post before people get the hump ๐๐ป๐
O h I o. Robbie1
Trump will be giving a speech for American heritage
Yeah, well, don't wait for Dave ๐
Taylor Hawkins performing with John and I at the "Celebration for Ray Manzarek" concert at the Fonda Theater on February 12, 2016. Was so fun performing with him. Such a loss. - RK
Wow, Mr. Hawkins was not only a good drummer. Awesome vocals! ๐๐ป
That was an amazing performance in honor of Ray! His vocals were unique and did well for the song! So sorry for loss of your music friend๐๐ผ๐๐๐ธ๐บ๐๐๐ผ
very nice !! I played a heart-felt version of Everlong at a show last night as a tribute to Taylor, it was very well-received by a large crowd, we all took a moment to reflect on his life & talent, he will be missed by many. RIP
Great person and artist!very sorry for his lost!๐ข
He sure was a good singer as well as a fantastic drummer like he's a really good singer
I gotta say, his Jim Scream was On Point!!! He will be missed, but the vibrations he put forth into this world for all to enjoy will immortalize his spirit forever!!!!!
It was awesome! It was an incredible night! Thank you for the amazing night Robby Krieger
RIP Taylor!
He did a good job of filling Jim's shoes๐คโคRIP
Great performance โค๏ธ
I was there, it was a great celebration. Sorry Robby. ๐
Rest In Peace Taylor ๐
The man could sing too! RIP Taylor
So very sad may he be at peace
Amazing! Didn’t know he could sing wow!!
What a great loss
R.I.P Taylor Hawkins
Fantastic Jim voice..
WOW what an INCREDIBLE vocal ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ That howl ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
Just watched Beyonce sing a new song on the Oscars. It was 5 to 1. Hope yall get paid for that one!
Wish I could have been there…
Thanks for sharing. R.I.P Taylor
R I.P Taylor Hawkins โค
RIP ๐ข
My condolances PeaceR
Devastating news this morning to hear that Taylor Hawkins, drummer from Foo Fighters, has passed away. He was such a great musician and an even better person. Was a lot of fun playing with him. He always wanted to make the music better. Loved that. So sad. Rest in peace, Taylor. - RK.
Photos by Henry Diltz and Jill Jarrett
Way too young to die. My condolences go out to his family and friends. What a great loss to the music world.๐๏ฟผ
I’m so sorry Robby, I know he was your friend and played together…. I can imagine it’s very hard shock. The rest of us are shocked yet he was your personal friend. So sad when people pass so young. Sending prayers to you and to his family and friends, all who love him…๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐
Rip sending prayers to family and friends
Great pics.๐ถโค So sad๐ข๐ My Condolences to Family and friends๐
Sorry for our loss of a great drummer. The beats of life to cheer others.
Rest in peace Taylor ๐ thank you for all you great music
What a loss. I hope the sharp pain of loss is dulled by the bittersweet memory of his gifts to the world.
Rest in peace live for ever in rock and roll heaven
Lovely words. A sad loss to music ๐ช
Yep, such a hard working and noble “young man” never actually crossed paths with Taylor but you didn’t have too to catch his giving/caring vibe. Could be wrong but to me he had a streak of empath in there somewhere, the guy just didn’t feel like a self destruct type of guy AT ALL. Dave obviously loved him.
This one hurts Robbie!!! He will Be missed. Rest easy Taylor๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐♥๏ธ♥๏ธโฎ๏ธโฎ๏ธ
A screenshot of the beginning of his last concert playing with the Foo Fighters. Rest in Peace Taylor.
Dang , what a bummer ! He was larger than life guy who was an amazing performer that left it all on the stage , sorry to all his family and friends , taylor we will miss you dearly !
I’m really sorry for you all as I heard the news last night. Robby Krieger I know this hits you hard and that it has been a tough year of losing some important friends. Thinking of you.
Condolences ๐๐ผ
Rest In Peace Taylor
He’s now playing with Jim & Ray… RIH
Sincere condolences to all. Truly devastated.
I just seen him 7months ago with the Foo Fighters tour good drummer RIPTaylor thanks for the memories .
Sad to lose people ๐.
Thank you for this post. He touched us all… โ๏ธโค๏ธ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ
Very sad, taken far too early..an immense talent.
One of my favorite drummers, was fun to watch him perform. So sad.
My condolences PeaceR
May his soul rest in heaven