Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager
Photograph of Vince Treanor and illustrations used under permission
Vince Treanor gives us an exclusive look at one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager
Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager it’s The Doors Road Manager Vince Treanor’s long-awaited book. In this book, Vince debunks the band’s common myths from his unique perspective as a man who spent 5 years on stage with The Doors and was responsible for how the band sounded live. Vince also built custom equipment and amplifiers for the legendary band, and these technical details are not overlooked in the book, which is essential not only for The Doors fans, but for all music fans.
Integrity, honesty, and professionalism have always been key points in Vince Treanor’s life, and this was no different during his time with The Doors. He gives us an exclusive look at one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
David Warren an editor and author for Pop Expresso and in the free time enjoys making instrumental music – davidwarrenmusic.com – and to learn about history and cultures. Reach out at david@popexpresso.com
The Book
Welcome to the behind-the-scenes world of rock legends The Doors. If your only experience with The Doors is spinning their albums, this book will widen your horizons. Like the lives of other stars, the story of The Doors is a complicated mix of raw talent, egos and conflict. This book will give an insiders view of what made their success and what ultimately led to their demise. Having played a small part in this rock and roll tale , some things remain etched in memory. The raw energy, excitement, and chaos. It is sad that the closing act of The Doors performances happened in a run down former cotton warehouse in the Crescent City with an out of control intoxicated Jim Morrison smashing not only the stage but also The Doors futures
What readers are saying?
Vince Treanor’s memoir Behind The Doors is a candid and contrary view of The Doors from the inside. Chronologically structured like an elaborate diary, Vince offers a date-by-date tour schedule filled with his reflections on the internal workings of the group and their management, from late 1967 through til the closing of the Doors in 1972. Vince challenges the common myths, and sheds unrivalled detail on Morrisons onstage arrest in New Haven, the consequences of the three Doors performing without Morrison in Amsterdam, an elaborate retelling of the Miami incident, the day Paul Rothchild walked out on The Doors, and Morrison’s onstage demise in New Orleans. If you want to know about the inner workings of The Doors and their interpersonal relationships from someone who was on stage, in the studio, in the Office and on the road with The Doors for five years, look no further. Vince doesn’t hold back. Travis Williamson, Adelaide, South Australia
If you want a nuts and bolts view of life on the road with rock legends, the good, the bad and the ugly, READ THIS BOOK. Al O’Meara (One of the Band Boys for The Doors, and present backstage in New Orleans)
Vince Treanor’s book is an eye opening peek behind the curtain of one of the most legendary rock groups in history. This is the one truly accurate account of life backstage with The Doors. Not only was Vince influential in the inner workings of this legendary and controversial rock band, he also gave me my start. I thank him for writing his memoirs, telling never before heard stories, and including me from time to time. Stuart Ross, former “Band Boy”
Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager can be pre-ordered exclusively in the webshop of www.behind-the-doors.com (which is a subsidiary of publisher Aldus Boek Compagnie). Aldus Boek Compagnie is run by long-time Doors connaisseur Fred Baggen, from The Netherlands, who wrote The Doors. Een vuistvol stilte in 2018 and Stronger Than Dirt in 2021.
Vincent’s emotional connection to music, literature, and art is pretty mysterious but something about the Doors resonated with Vince. His autobiography is for those to whom this era likewise resonates. His wonderful writing style including the lingo, flowing rhythmic descriptions, sly humor and shrewd impressions of the times and people make this an absolutely historical and entertaining MUST READ! We couldn’t put it down! Fred & Jane W., Newton, MA
Pre-order “Behind The Doors” by Vince Treanor exclusively available on https://www.behind-the-doors.com/
Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager can be pre-ordered exclusively in the webshop of www.behind-the-doors.com (which is a subsidiary of publisher Aldus Boek Compagnie). Aldus Boek Compagnie is run by long-time Doors connaisseur Fred Baggen, from The Netherlands, who wrote The Doors. Een vuistvol stilte in 2018 and Stronger Than Dirt in 2021.
The fixed price of Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager is € 27,50 (plus € 7,50 postage and packing, for all destinations in Europe). For non-European destinations (USA / Canada / Australia / New Zealand / Asia / South-America / Russia and others), the price is € 32,50, plus the discounted € 7,50 postage and packing. More information below.
The book does not fit through the letterbox and is therefore sent as parcel post. As soon as Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager is published (scheduled for early December 2022), your copy will be sent to you immediately. We strive for delivery before Christmas, but we cannot guarantee on-time delivery outside Europe.
BOOK DETAILS
what: Road Manager Vince Treanor’s memoirs of his years with The Doors
title: Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager
photos: black & white
number of pages: 522
language: English
size: 17 × 24 × 4 cm
ISBN: n/a
price (Europe): € 27,50 + € 7,50 postage & packing costs
price (USA / Canada / Australia / New Zealand / Asia / South-America / Russia etc.): € 32,50 + € 7,50 postage & packing costs
(if you live outside Europe, please select USA / Canada / Australia etc. destination from the webshop’s roll-down menu next to ‘Add to cart’ button)
pre-order: August 26 – November 20, 2022
delivery timeframe: expected shipment date is November 30, 2022, delivery expected before Christmas
shipping method: your well-packaged book will be sent via standard air mail
more information: https://www.facebook.com/behindthedoorsbook
Watch The Doors playing “Light My Fire” live at The Hollywood Bowl, where you can take a glimpse at Vince Treanor behind the band working on their sound
Listen to the 1970 album “Absolutely Live” by The Doors
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