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The Doors

Rock1965–1973United States1960s2000s

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)

The Doors by Type

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    The Doors - Philadelphia 1968, Cleveland 1968, Singer Bowl 1968

    The Doors

    1960sRare
  • Thumbnail for The Doors - The Crystal Ship / Dick Clark Interview / Light My Fire by The Doors

    The Doors - The Crystal Ship / Dick Clark Interview / Light My Fire

    The Doors

    InterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for The Doors (Wild Child rare version) by The Doors

    The Doors (Wild Child rare version)

    The Doors

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for In The Room With The Doors: Robby Krieger and John Densmore by The Doors

    In The Room With The Doors: Robby Krieger and John Densmore

    The Doors

    InterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for How the Doors Made Their First Hit Record by The Doors

    How the Doors Made Their First Hit Record

    The Doors

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Jim Morrison buggin out in the studio by The Doors

    Jim Morrison buggin out in the studio

    The Doors

    2000sDocumentaryStudio
  • Thumbnail for The Doors New Footage Recording Wild Child 1968 by The Doors

    The Doors New Footage Recording Wild Child 1968

    The Doors

    1960sRare
  • Thumbnail for Jim messing around on the piano backstage. by The Doors

    Jim messing around on the piano backstage.

    The Doors

    1960sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for The Doors - Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal In Hollywood Highlights From The Aquarius by The Doors

    The Doors - Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal In Hollywood Highlights From The Aquarius

    The Doors

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

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

    The Doors

    BackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for The Doors Backstage "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" 1968 by The Doors

    The Doors Backstage "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" 1968

    The Doors

    1960sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for The Doors introduce themselves #ai #thedoors #jimmorrison by The Doors

    The Doors introduce themselves #ai #thedoors #jimmorrison

    The Doors

    Rare

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