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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

The Doors by Type

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Archetype: John Mayer X

R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, James Valentine, Ride, The Amps, The Doors

1960sStudioRare
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THE DOORS – Roadhouse Blues (Dirty Studio Outtake)

John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Robby Krieger

1970sStudioRare

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    Spacehog - In the Meantime (Official Music Video)

    Linda Ronstadt, the ramo, Duran Duran, L.A.B., John Coltrane, Ray Charles, the ram, Ramones, Curtis Mayfield, Spacehog, Madonna, VAST, The Doors, the ramones, P.O.D., Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Y&T, the ramone

    1990sRareLive
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    Shadow of a Singer and His Song ~ Cherish the Ladies & Don Stiffe

    Cherish the Ladies, Queen, Ween, soo, The Doors, Joanie Madden, Mirella Murray, Songwriter, Mae, Youth, Cher, Mary Coogan

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  • Thumbnail for "Alive She Cried" The Best "Jim Morrison & the Doors" Tribute Band / Rare Raw Footage by Live (band), Jim Morrison, The Doors1:06:01

    "Alive She Cried" The Best "Jim Morrison & the Doors" Tribute Band / Rare Raw Footage

    Live (band), Jim Morrison, The Doors

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  • Thumbnail for Who in the world is Jim Morrison? by Jim Morrison, The Doors1:26

    Who in the world is Jim Morrison?

    Jim Morrison, The Doors

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  • Thumbnail for Archetype: John Mayer X by R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, James Valentine, Ride, The Amps, The Doors2:35

    Archetype: John Mayer X

    R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, James Valentine, Ride, The Amps, The Doors

    1960sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for THE DOORS – Roadhouse Blues (Dirty Studio Outtake) by John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Robby Krieger6:12

    THE DOORS – Roadhouse Blues (Dirty Studio Outtake)

    John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Robby Krieger

    1970sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for What If Morrison x Hendrix | The Most Dangerous 27 Club Collaboration [Inspired Tribute] by Midnight, L.A.B., Head, Ride, John Densmore, Concert, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Robby Krieger56:55

    What If Morrison x Hendrix | The Most Dangerous 27 Club Collaboration [Inspired Tribute]

    Midnight, L.A.B., Head, Ride, John Densmore, Concert, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Robby Krieger

    1960sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for SAM LARNER - Planet 9 | COPPER BROWN SESSION #0009 by L.A.B., Luke, The Doors, Songwriter3:51

    SAM LARNER - Planet 9 | COPPER BROWN SESSION #0009

    L.A.B., Luke, The Doors, Songwriter

    2010sStudioTour

Interview8 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison - Bob Chorush Interview Part 1 by Mani, Concert, Jim Morrison, The Doors1:02:35

    Jim Morrison - Bob Chorush Interview Part 1

    Mani, Concert, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1970sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for "Love is One of the Handful of Devices We Have to Avoid the Void" - Jim Morrison | Lost Interview by The Sound, The Band, Mani, Jim Morrison, The Doors17:48

    "Love is One of the Handful of Devices We Have to Avoid the Void" - Jim Morrison | Lost Interview

    The Sound, The Band, Mani, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    InterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for The Doors 1969 Interview PBS's Critique Show (Restored) by Hole (band), The Band, The Who, Jim Morrison, The Doors11:44

    The Doors 1969 Interview PBS's Critique Show (Restored)

    Hole (band), The Band, The Who, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison on Why Fat is Beautiful | Blank on Blank by J.O.E., Jim Morrison, The Doors4:21

    Jim Morrison on Why Fat is Beautiful | Blank on Blank

    J.O.E., Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sInterviewRare

Documentary7 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Death of a Rockstar: Jim Morrison's Final 24 Hours by Iration, Jim Morrison, The Doors, The La's46:13

    Death of a Rockstar: Jim Morrison's Final 24 Hours

    Iration, Jim Morrison, The Doors, The La's

    1970sDocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Morrison’s UCLA Graduation Film Was Called ‘UNWATCHABLE’ — Then Destroyed” by NWA, Cream, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors19:41

    Morrison’s UCLA Graduation Film Was Called ‘UNWATCHABLE’ — Then Destroyed”

    NWA, Cream, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sDocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison's (Alleged) Son interview-Jim Jr. by Jim Morrison, The Doors31:15

    Jim Morrison's (Alleged) Son interview-Jim Jr.

    Jim Morrison, The Doors

    DocumentaryTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison: Rock Poet | Full Documentary by Sine, Ween, Jim Morrison, The Doors1:34:19

    Jim Morrison: Rock Poet | Full Documentary

    Sine, Ween, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sDocumentaryRare

Backstage5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for The Doors - Mystery Train/Crossroads (Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal) by The Doors9:49

    The Doors - Mystery Train/Crossroads (Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal)

    The Doors

    1960sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for "Leaving the Blues" by Jewelle Gomez at New Conservatory Theatre Center by R.E.M., The Doors, Songwriter1:01

    "Leaving the Blues" by Jewelle Gomez at New Conservatory Theatre Center

    R.E.M., The Doors, Songwriter

    1980sBackstageBehind the Scenes
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    The Doors - Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal In Hollywood Highlights From The Aquarius

    The Doors

    1960sBackstageBehind the Scenes
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    The Doors - I´m Your Doctor (backstage private rehearsal) [music video]

    The Doors

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Behind the Scenes3 clips

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    Riders on the Storm performed by Robbie Krieger and Alice Cooper

    Ride, The Doors

    Behind the ScenesRare
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison Arrested On Stage In New Haven 1967 [8mm Color Film] by Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors0:17

    Jim Morrison Arrested On Stage In New Haven 1967 [8mm Color Film]

    Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sBehind the ScenesRare
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison Arrested On Stage in New Haven on December 9, 1967 #TheDoors #JimMorrison #ClassicRock by Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors0:17

    Jim Morrison Arrested On Stage in New Haven on December 9, 1967 #TheDoors #JimMorrison #ClassicRock

    Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sBehind the ScenesRare

TV Appearance3 clips

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    The Doors - "People Are Strange" 1967 HD (Official Video) 1080P Jim Morrison

    R.E.M., Jim Morrison, The Doors

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
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    Edwin McCain - I'll Be (Official Music Video)

    Linda Ronstadt, the ramo, Duran Duran, R.E.M., L.A.B., John Coltrane, Ray Charles, the ram, Ramones, Curtis Mayfield, VAST, The Doors, the ramones, P.O.D., Van Halen, Edwin, Black Sabbath, Y&T, the ramone

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    CAN'T STOP DANCING! | The Doors - L.A. Woman | FIRST TIME REACTION

    The Doors

    1970sTV AppearanceRare

Acoustic2 clips

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    Creed - Blistered (Demo) from With Arms Wide Open: A Retrospective

    The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Ride, Cream, The Doors, The La's, Cher

    AcousticStudio
  • Thumbnail for Outlaws - There Goes Another Love Song | Live at Capitol Theatre (1978) by Rage against the machine, Rhythm section, The Doors, Sting4:15

    Outlaws - There Goes Another Love Song | Live at Capitol Theatre (1978)

    Rage against the machine, Rhythm section, The Doors, Sting

    1970sAcousticBehind the Scenes

Tour2 clips

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    GROOVIN' ON TOUR (Official Trailer)

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    1960sTourRare
  • Thumbnail for Javier Vargas by Johnny Winter, Glenn Hughes, The Rolling Stones, Tao, Larry McCray, Jack Bruce, Led Zeppelin, Jam session, Paul Shortino, Cream, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Roy Buchanan1:06:23

    Javier Vargas

    Johnny Winter, Glenn Hughes, The Rolling Stones, Tao, Larry McCray, Jack Bruce, Led Zeppelin, Jam session, Paul Shortino, Cream, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Roy Buchanan

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    Iron Butterfly – Butterfly Bleu (US Heavy Psych&Acid Rock Recorded 1971 / Released 7 August 2014)

    Mike Pinera, Doug Ingle, Erik Brann, Head, The Band, Lee Dorman, Erik Braunn, Jerry Penrod, Ron Bushy, Darryl DeLoach, The Doors, Whitesnake, Diego, Captain Beyond, Iron Butterfly, Danny Weis

    1970sSoloRare
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    Someday soon - live 1970 .... vocal interpretation of The Doors' classic

    The Doors

    1970sLessonRare

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