Ernie Ball Big Sound with Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger Of The Doors Featured In The Latest Episode Of Ernie Ball’s Big Sound

San Luis Obispo, CA (April 9, 2026) – Today, Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of guitar strings and accessories, is proud to present the latest episode of BIG SOUND, spotlighting rock legend and co-founder of The Doors, Robby Krieger. Premiering today, this exclusive episode offers an intimate look at one of rock music’s most iconic guitarists at work in his own creative space — a rare and extraordinary glimpse behind the curtain for fans and musicians alike.

BIG SOUND delivers an intimate, cinematic experience that takes viewers deep into the artistry of today’s most groundbreaking musicians. Each episode is filmed in a location that holds personal meaning to the featured artist, pairing world-class performances with stunning visuals and pristine audio.

For this special installment, Ernie Ball was granted exclusive access to Love Street Sound, Robby Krieger’s personal recording studio. The episode catches Krieger in a deeply meaningful moment: rehearsing for The Doors’ 60th Anniversary celebration at the iconic Greek Theater, an event that brought together an extraordinary lineup of special guests including Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), and Stephen Adler (Guns N’ Roses).

Joining Krieger in the episode are Dan Rothchild (bass) — son of legendary Doors producer Paul

Rothchild — along with Ed Roth (keys), Ty Dennis (drums), and Waylon Krieger (additional vocals), Robby’s son. The studio itself, filled with an eclectic collection of instruments and amplifiers, reflects Krieger’s enduring curiosity and commitment to artistic experimentation.

The performance features three iconic tracks:

“Touch Me”
“Waiting for the Sun”
“Roadhouse Blues”

To learn more about this and other BIG SOUND episodes, visit: https://www.ernieball.com/big-sound.

About Robby Krieger

As the guitarist and co-founder of The Doors, Robby Krieger helped shape one of rock music’s most indelible sounds. A self-taught guitarist who fused flamenco, blues, and Eastern music into a style entirely his own, Krieger co-wrote some of the band’s most enduring songs, including the timeless “Light My Fire,” which he famously penned at age 20 and which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of the 1960s. Together with Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore, Krieger helped The Doors sell more than 100 million records worldwide, earning them a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Krieger’s singular slide guitar technique and melodic sensibility left a permanent mark on rock, blues, and psychedelia. Beyond The Doors, he has released numerous solo albums and collaborated with artists across genres, remaining an active and vital creative force more than six decades into his career. Now, as The Doors mark their 60th Anniversary, Robby Krieger continues to honor and expand upon the band’s legendary legacy — and Love Street Sound stands as the living proof of his undiminished passion for music.

About Ernie Ball

In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder’s dedication to preserving the musician’s playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world’s largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events.

Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.