Daniel Stephen Sugerman, known as Danny Sugerman, was born on October 11, 1954, and passed away on January 5, 2005. He was renowned for being the second manager of the Los Angeles-based rock band The Doors. Sugerman was deeply influenced by the band's music and went on to write several books about Jim Morrison and The Doors.

He co-authored the book No One Here Gets Out Alive with Jerry Hopkins, which became a seminal piece on the life of Jim Morrison. Additionally, his autobiography, Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour and Excess, offers insights into his experiences in the music industry.