Is Ray Manzarek A-List?
NoC
No — Ray Manzarek is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1965D$0.01M
The Doors are formed
Ray meets Jim Morrison, forms The Doors.
1967B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
The Doors' Breakthrough Success
The Doors explode onto the music scene with hits.
1971B$1M+$0.5M
Morrison's Death, Band Falls Apart
Morrison's death leads to the band's eventual dissolution.
2000C▼$2M+$1M
Doors' Anthology Resurgence
Interest in The Doors reignites with new material.
2002C$3M+$1M
The Doors reunion
Manzarek and Krieger tour as The Doors of the 21st Century.
2013C$5M+$2M
Ray Manzarek's death
Ray Manzarek dies in Germany after complications from bile duct cancer.
2026C$5M
Legacy as Keyboard Legend
Manzarek's innovative style still influences music.
Last updated: February 21, 2026