Piascik, Ray, 2007 April 12

Part of Collection

Call Number: RU 1055, Series Accession 2008-A-001

Scope and Contents

Ray Piascik works for the U.S. Postal Service. He has lived in New Haven his whole life, and currently works for the Yale branch of the USPS on Elm Street. He is a life-long fan of the rock band the Doors. Piascik says that he attended roughly ten doors concerts during the band's existence. In this interview, Piascik describes the events at a Doors concert in New Haven, during which Jim Morrison -- the Doors' lead singer -- was arrested. The arrest sparked a small riot in the arena. Piascik also describes his other musical interests, and meeting the Rolling Stones at the airport.

Interviewer: Bucknoff, Zach

Length (min): 23

Dates

2007 April 12

Conditions Governing Access

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