THE DOORS - DENSMORE DREAMS OF IRAN TRIP

DENSMORE DREAMS OF IRAN TRIP

THE DOORS drummer JOHN DENSMORE is desperate for friction between the US and Iran to end - because he wants to become one of the first western rock stars to perform there. The LIGHT MY FIRE rocker has struck up a friendship with Persian musician REZA and is performing with the world music star in his native Los Angeles next month (MAR07) - but Densmore would love to play in Tehran. He says, "I love the idea of these two countries playing music together as opposed to threatening to nuke (bomb) each other... Music is a universal language. "I'd love to head off to Iran and play there. That would be great but he said, 'Right now, you might get arrested.' "Half the population there is under 30 and it's really bubbling under. Reza tells me the kids there are into everything musically." Densmore had a taste of Iranian music fans last summer (06) when his new group TRIBALJAZZ performed at a showcase for Persian culture. He recalls, "They were great, they handclapped through a lot of the tunes. They're so happy that you're up there. I want more of this."