12/1/1944: Born on this day, John Densmore, drums, The Doors. Densmore allowed ‘Riders on the Storm’ to be used to sell Pirelli Tyres in the UK only and later stated that he “heard Jim’s voice” in his ears and ended up donating the money earned to charity. In 2002, Densmore vetoed an offer by Cadillac for $15 million for ‘Break on Through (To the Other Side)’ because of Morrison’s vehement opposition to licensing the Doors’ music for commercial use.