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My Take
Robby Krieger is, to me, the thinking person's guitar hero. He wrote or co-wrote a stunning share of the Doors' catalog, including Light My Fire, which is remarkable for a guitarist rather than the frontman. His flamenco background bleeds into everything, giving his lines that fluid, slithering quality you cannot mistake for anyone else. I admire that he served the song rather than chasing flash, weaving around Morrison's vocals instead of fighting them. And the fact that he is still playing into his late seventies seals it. I have a real soft spot for lifelong musicians who treat the instrument as a craft, not a costume.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robby Krieger
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビー・クリーガー
- Reading
- ろびー・くりーがー
- Born
- January 8, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / composer / songwriter / singer-songwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- University High School
- University
- University High School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robby Krieger born?
Born January 8, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Robby Krieger from?
Robby Krieger is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Robby Krieger do?
Robby Krieger works as guitarist, composer, songwriter, singer-songwriter, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.