Michael McClure is a Beat Generation poet, playwright and songwriter. Ray Manzarek is a founding member of The Doors, songwriter and music producer. Together with flautist Larry Kassin, they take their loyal fans on a musical mind expanding journey with their creations. Their collaboration was documented in the Oglio Home Video release “The Third Mind” and brought to life in this all new album of … [Read More...]
Michael McClure October 20, 1932 – May 4, 2020
By Michael McClure
An interview with Michael McClure
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Imagine Peace
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McClure & Manzarek Collaborations

There’s a Word!
THERE'S A WORD! captures a seventy-minute live concert by Ray Manzarek & Michael McClure on CD. Larry Kassin's flute adds dimension to this vibrant performance. Michael McClure's introduction to the CD: "Ray and I are bringing the together the words and the notes that shape them. There's no way … [more...]

The Third Mind
The Third Mind, directed by William Tyler Smith, is a documentary focusing on the collaboration of Michael McClure and Ray Manzarek. This is the third mind between the psychedelic and beat sensibilities of Manzarek and McClure (who was a poetry mentor to Jim Morrison). This DVD features live … [more...]

Love Lion
Love Lion, released as a video by Mystic Fire Video, and on CD by Shanachie, presents a live 70-minute performance at The Bottom Line in New York by Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek. Michael McClure's introduction to the CD: When Ray plays I hear rock, blues, and boogie woogie as well as what … [more...]