Legendary drummer John Densmore of The Doors is joining host Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film for a special conversation about his role in the acclaimed documentary “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary.”
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Densmore is celebrated not only as the founding—and sole—drummer of The Doors, but also as a respected songwriter, actor, and author. With the band, he helped create timeless hits like “Light My Fire,” “Break on Through,” “Touch Me,” “People Are Strange,” and “L.A. Woman.” Beyond his music career, Densmore has written two bestselling books, “Riders on the Storm” and “The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes Up on Trial,” and is currently at work on a new memoir, “Meetings with Remarkable Musicians.”
Densmore appears prominently in John Scheinfeld’s film “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary,” which highlights the genius of jazz icon John Coltrane. The documentary features insights from figures such as President Bill Clinton, Carlos Santana, and Cornel West, while Denzel Washington provides narration. A central focus of the film is Coltrane’s masterpiece “A Love Supreme,” composed in his home in Dix Hills, Long Island.
The Sounds of Film is the nation’s longest-running program dedicated to the intersection of film and music. For over three decades, it has presented an engaging mix of in-depth interviews and cinematic music to audiences across Long Island, Connecticut, and online. Notable past guests include Cornel West, Billy Joel, Jimmy Webb, Chuck D., Michael Moore, Carter Burwell, Jim Messina, and members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble. The Sounds of Film is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
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