The Doors Forum

Hey Vince,

I was just curious if you recall which show was the very first one you taped. Thanks.

I believe it was the Seattle show that I taped first followed by Vancouver. The last was the Bakersfield show.

I am not certain why I began to tape or why I didn;t tape more but three are better than none.

Thanks again. I'm sure it wasn't the easiest thing in the world for you to confront Jim after the Seattle gig after the incident with the feedback. Not many people confronted Jim about things, apparently.

Well, to be honest I never did confront Jim about anything. An employee, regardless of how efficient and proficient, does not do that out of respect.

The Feedback incident was easy, just a slow turn of the knob and it went away. Jim got the hint, he stopped being the clown and the show got back on the road. Nothing was said to him be me or, I suppose by John, who was really the one to put a stop to it.

I have4 a very good realtionship with all four of the guys. Stage was my domain and things went as I wanted on stage. There were many reasons, both technical and artistic and they were really good about doing things as I wanted.

Otherwise they were allowed to think they were in charge. I cannot say that I have every worked with four people that were as considerate, kind and generous. They never, absolutely never, developed or displayed the egos, mean, domineering, demanding, selfish streak that many "Rock Stars" and other entertainers often develop. They were four regular guys and it was a real pleasure to work with them.

I cannot say more other than it was a wonderful experience. One which, I think we all wanted to go on for a long time.