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The Doors

The Doors

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About The Doors

The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as representative of the era's counterculture. The band took its name from the title of the English writer Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, itself a reference to a quote by the English poet William Blake. After signing with Elektra Records in 1966, the Doors with Morrison recorded and released six studio albums in five years, some of which are generally considered among the greatest of all time, including their debut The Doors (1967), Strange Days (1967), Morrison Hotel (1970), and L.A. Woman (1971). Dubbed the "Kings of Acid Rock" by Life, they were one of the most successful bands of their time and by 1972, the Doors had sold over 4 million albums domestically and nearly 8 million singles. Morrison died in uncertain circumstances in 1971. The band continued as a trio, releasing two more...

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Formed

1965 – 1973

Origin

United States

Discography

The Doors (1967)

Strange Days (1967)

Waiting for the Sun (1968)

The Soft Parade (1969)

Morrison Hotel (1970)

13 (1970)

L.A. Woman (1971)

Other Voices (1971)

Star‐Collection (1972)

Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine (1972)

Full Circle (1972)

The Best of The Doors (1973)

Star‐Collection, Vol. 2 (1974)

An American Prayer (1978)

Greatest Hits (1980)

Members

John Densmore

John Densmore

drummer

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

vocalist

Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger

guitarist

Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

keyboardist

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