John Paul Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is best known as the
drummer of the rock band
The Doors, and as such is a member of the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Densmore is also noted for his veto of attempts by the other two Doors members, in the wake of singer
Jim Morrison's 1971 death, to accept offers to license the rights to various Doors songs for commercial purposes, as well as his objections to their ongoing use in the 21st century of the Doors name and iconic logo, and his lengthy and victorious court battles to gain compliance.