Ray Manzarek, The Doors' Founding Keyboardist, Dies At 74 Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email As a founding member of The Doors, Ray Manzarek's distinctive organ and keyboards on songs like "Light My Fire" became just as identifiable and iconic as frontman Jim Morrison. ( courtesy of the artist ) Produced by WNYC