- Born
- Birth nameRobert Alan Krieger
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Robby Krieger was born on January 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Army of the Dead (2021), Forrest Gump (1994) and Road House (1989). He has been married to Lynn Ann Veres since December 26, 1970. They have one child.
- SpouseLynn Ann Veres(December 26, 1970 - present) (1 child)
- Children
- Was the first and remains to be the only rock guitarist who successfully and effectively intertwines Flamenco music into his guitar playing.
- Gibson SG
- Psychedelic guitar solos
- Wrote the song, "Light My Fire", which turned out to be one of The Doors' most famous songs.
- At the Hollywood Bowl, 1968, his Gibson SG guitar was hooked up to 54 acoustic amps, the most ever assembled on one stage.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Doors) in 1993.
- Shares a birthday with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Elvis Presley, David Bowie and legendary promoter Bill Graham.
- Guitarist with The Doors.
- When I play with my band around the USA, the most requested song is "Peace Frog."
- By the time I was in The Doors, I was cutting down on my acid use. That's why I was doing meditation classes - I had to come back to earth.
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