The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band. They were one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Led by singer Jim Morrison, along with Ray Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar) and John Densmore (drums),[1] the group is thought of today as a major influence on rock music, and they are still just as popular as they ever were, if not more popular.
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 The Doors in 1966. From left to right: Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Genres | Rock, blues-rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1965 – 1973 (Partial reunions: 1978, 1993, 2000, 2002-present) |
| Labels | Elektra, Rhino |
| Website | thedoors.com |
| Past members | Jim Morrison Ray Manzarek Robby Krieger John Densmore |
The group was widely known for its lead singer, Jim Morrison, who was famous for his love of alcohol and illegal drugs. Morrison often sang at concerts after using alcohol and drugs, sometimes so drunk that he could not remember the words to his own songs. Once, Morrison was said to have shown his private parts to the audience, and he was charged with a crime. [2]
Morrison died in Paris, France, on July 3, 1971. His death is thought to have been caused by a heart attack brought on by a drug overdose.
There is a 1991 movie about them, also called The Doors. It was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison.
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Doors (1967)
- Strange Days (1967)
- Waiting for the Sun (1968)
- The Soft Parade (1969)
- Morrison Hotel (1970)
- L.A. Woman (1971)
- Other Voices (1971)
- Full Circle (1972)
The Doors Media
The Doors logo, designed by an Elektra Records assistant, first appeared on their 1967 debut album.
Whisky a Go-Go, 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood, CA.
The Doors performing at Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival in 1967
The Doors performing for Danish television in 1968
Robby Krieger at Roundhouse in London (September 1968).
Photo of The Doors.
Photo by Henry Diltz used on the cover of Morrison Hotel
Notes
- ↑ Hear The Doors (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).
- ↑ "Jim Morrison is charged with lewd behavior at a Miami concert".
