Members
The Doors were formed in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles, California.
The band was formed in July 1965, marking the beginning of their influential career.
The Doors disbanded in January 1973, following the death of their iconic frontman, Jim Morrison.
Biography
Formation
The Doors were formed in July 1965 in Los Angeles, California, when vocalist Jim Morrison met keyboardist Ray Manzarek on the beach. They quickly bonded over their shared background at UCLA and Morrison's songwriting aspirations. With Manzarek's encouragement, Morrison began to share his lyrics, leading to the creation of their first song, "Moonlight Drive." Soon after, drummer John Densmore joined the group, followed by guitarist Robby Krieger, solidifying the classic lineup that would define the band.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
The Doors released their self-titled debut album, "The Doors," in 1967, which featured the iconic single "Light My Fire." This album, along with subsequent releases like "Strange Days," "Waiting for the Sun," and "L.A. Woman," showcased their unique blend of psychedelic rock, blues rock, and classic rock. The band's experimentation with various musical styles and Morrison's provocative lyrics made them one of the most influential bands of the era. They were known for their erratic performances and Morrison's tumultuous persona, which often drew legal troubles and public controversy.
Legacy
The Doors disbanded in January 1973 following Morrison's death in 1971, but their music continued to resonate with new generations. They received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their influence can be seen in the resurgence of interest in their music during the late 1970s and beyond, particularly with the release of "An American Prayer" and the use of their song "The End" in the film "Apocalypse Now." The Doors remain a significant part of rock history, celebrated for their innovative sound and cultural impact.
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Discography
The Doors Box Set, Part 11998
- 1.Five to One (live at the Dinner Key Auditorium, Miami, 1969)7:30
- 2.Queen of the Highway (alternative version recorded at Elektra Studios, 1969)3:32
- 3.Hyacinth House (demo recorded at Robby Krieger's house home studio, 1969)2:42
- 4.My Eyes Have Seen You (demo recorded at World Pacific Studios, 1965)2:04
- 5.Who Scared You (recorded at Elektra Studios, 1969)3:19
- 6.Black Train Song (live at the Spectrum, Philadelphia, 1970)12:26
- 7.End of the Night (demo recorded at World Pacific Studios, 1965)3:02
- 8.Whiskey, Mystics and Men (recorded at Elektra Studios, 1969)2:22
- 9.I Will Never Be Untrue (live at the Aquarius Theater, Hollywood, 1970)3:58
- 10.Moonlight Drive (demo recorded at World Pacific Studios, 1965)2:32
- 11.Moonlight Drive (demo recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, 1966)2:44
- 12.Rock Is Dead (recorded at Elektra Studios, 1969)16:39
- 13.Albinoni’s Adagio in G Minor (recorded at TTG Studios, 1968)4:39
- 14.Roadhouse Blues4:19
- 15.Ship of Fools5:20
- 16.Peace Frog3:15
- 17.Blue Sunday2:33
- 18.The Celebration of the Lizard17:18
- 19.Gloria7:14
- 20.Crawling King Snake6:12
- 21.Money2:49
- 22.Poontang Blues / Build Me a Woman / Sunday Trucker3:35
- 23.The End17:58
The Doors Box Set1997
- 1.Five to One (live)7:30
- 2.Queen of the Highway (alternate version)3:32
- 3.Hyacinth House (demo version)2:42
- 4.My Eyes Have Seen You (demo version)2:04
- 5.Who Scared You3:19
- 6.Black Train Song (live)12:26
- 7.End of the Night (demo version)3:02
- 8.Whiskey, Mystics and Men2:22
- 9.I Will Never Be Untrue (live)3:58
- 10.Moonlight Drive (demo version)2:32
- 11.Moonlight Drive (Sunset Sound)2:44
- 12.Rock Is Dead16:39
- 13.Albinoni’s Adagio in G Minor4:39
- 14.Roadhouse Blues4:19
- 15.Ship of Fools5:20
- 16.Peace Frog3:15
- 17.Blue Sunday2:33
- 18.The Celebration of the Lizard17:18
- 19.Gloria7:14
- 20.Crawling King Snake6:12
- 21.Money2:49
- 22.Poontang Blues / Build Me a Woman / Sunday Trucker3:35
- 23.The End17:58
- 24.Hello to the Cities (live)0:56
- 25.Break On Through (live)4:45
- 26.Rock Me (live)6:34
- 27.Money (live)3:00
- 28.Someday Soon (live)3:44
- 29.Go Insane (demo version)2:30
- 30.Mental Floss (live)3:40
- 31.Summer’s Almost Gone (demo version)2:17
- 32.Adolph Hitler (live)0:12
- 33.Hello, I Love You (demo version)2:30
- 34.The Crystal Ship (live)2:55
- 35.I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind (live)3:18
- 36.The Soft Parade (live)10:07
- 37.Tightrope Ride4:19
- 38.Orange County Suite5:43
- 39.Light My Fire7:09
- 40.Peace Frog3:00
- 41.Wishful Sinful2:58
- 42.Take It as It Comes2:17
- 43.L.A. Woman7:52
- 44.I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind3:25
- 45.Land Ho!4:08
- 46.Yes, the River Knows2:37
- 47.Shaman’s Blues4:50
- 48.You’re Lost Little Girl3:02
- 49.Love Me Two Times3:18
- 50.When the Music’s Over10:59
- 51.The Unknown Soldier3:22
- 52.Wild Child2:38
- 53.Riders on the Storm7:10
Alabama Song1997
- 1.Light My Fire7:07
- 2.Riders on the Storm7:06
- 3.People Are Strange2:11
- 4.The WASP4:14
- 5.Break On Through2:29
- 6.Roadhouse Blues4:05
- 7.Alabama Song3:19
- 8.L.A. Woman7:48
- 9.The End11:45
- 10.The Unknown Soldier3:22
Other Voices / Full Circle1995
- 1.In the Eye of the Sun4:50
- 2.Variety Is the Spice of Life2:55
- 3.Ships w/ Sails7:41
- 4.Tightrope Ride4:19
- 5.Down on the Farm4:20
- 6.I’m Horny, I’m Stoned3:58
- 7.Wandering Musician6:25
- 8.Hang On to Your Life5:48
- 9.Get Up and Dance2:36
- 10.4 Billion Souls3:19
- 11.Verdilac5:50
- 12.Hardwood Floor3:36
- 13.Good Rockin’4:42
- 14.The Mosquito5:20
- 15.The Piano Bird5:48
- 16.It Slipped My Mind3:13
- 17.The Peking King and the New York Queen6:31
- 18.Treetrunk3:00
Mr. Mojo Risin’1994
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The Best of The Doors, Vol. 21991
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Special Collection1991
- 1.Light My Fire7:09
- 2.People Are Strange2:12
- 3.My Eyes Have Seen You2:27
- 4.You’re Lost Little Girl3:00
- 5.Horse Latitudes1:35
- 6.Moonlight Drive3:02
- 7.Love Me Two Times3:17
- 8.Break On Through2:27
- 9.I Looked at You2:21
- 10.Back Door Man3:34
- 11.The End11:44
Greatest Hits, Volume 21991
- 1.Hello, I Love You2:16
- 2.People Are Strange2:11
- 3.The Unknown Soldier3:24
- 4.My Wild Love2:54
- 5.Summer's Almost Gone3:23
- 6.Five to One4:29
- 7.Strange Days3:07
- 8.Horse Latitudes1:38
- 9.Love Me Two Times3:15
- 10.Moonlight Drive3:03
- 11.My Eyes Have Seen You2:27
- 12.Wintertime Love1:53
- 13.Spanish Caravan3:01
- 14.You're Lost Little Girl2:59
- 15.Not to Touch the Earth3:57
- 16.We Could Be So Good Together2:23
Greatest Hits, Volume 31990
- 1.Touch Me3:14
- 2.Shaman's Blues4:47
- 3.The Soft Parade8:34
- 4.Wishful Sinful2:57
- 5.Love Street2:52
- 6.I Can't See Your Face in My Mind3:24
- 7.Unhappy Girl1:57
- 8.Easy Ride2:40
- 9.Runnin' Blue2:28
- 10.Yes, the River Knows2:38
- 11.Wild Child2:39
- 12.Do It3:11
- 13.Tell All the People3:23
- 14.When the Music's Over10:55
The Best of The Doors1985
- 1.Break On Through2:27
- 2.Light My Fire7:07
- 3.The Crystal Ship2:34
- 4.People Are Strange2:11
- 5.Strange Days3:07
- 6.Love Me Two Times3:16
- 7.Alabama Song3:20
- 8.Five to One4:26
- 9.Waiting for the Sun3:59
- 10.Spanish Caravan2:58
- 11.When the Music's Over10:56
- 12.Hello, I Love You2:15
- 13.Roadhouse Blues4:04
- 14.L.A. Woman7:50
- 15.Riders on the Storm7:11
- 16.Touch Me3:12
- 17.Love Her Madly3:18
- 18.The Unknown Soldier3:24
- 19.The End11:42
Greatest Hits1980
- 1.Hello, I Love You2:22
- 2.Light My Fire6:50
- 3.People Are Strange2:10
- 4.Love Me Two Times3:23
- 5.Riders on the Storm7:14
- 6.Break On Through2:25
- 7.Roadhouse Blues4:04
- 8.Not to Touch the Earth3:54
- 9.Touch Me3:15
- 10.L.A. Woman7:49
An American Prayer1978
- 1.Awake0:34
- 2.Ghost Song2:44
- 3.Dawn’s Highway / Newborn Awakening3:36
- 4.To Come of Age1:00
- 5.Black Polished Chrome / Latino Chrome2:44
- 6.Angels and Sailors / Stoned Immaculate4:53
- 7.The Movie1:30
- 8.Curses, Invocations1:51
- 9.American Night0:23
- 10.Roadhouse Blues6:58
- 11.Lament2:14
- 12.The Hitchhiker2:11
- 13.An American Prayer / The End6:51
Star‐Collection: The Doors, Vol. 21974
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The Best of the Doors1973
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Full Circle1972
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Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine1972
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Star‐Collection1972
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L.A. Woman1971
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Other Voices1971
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Morrison Hotel1970
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131970
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The Soft Parade1969
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Waiting for the Sun1968
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The Doors1967
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Strange Days1967
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Also known as: Doors, Jim Morrison & 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 are considered one of the most popular, influential and controversial bands of the rock era, primarily due to their pioneering experimentation with a great variety of musical styles and techniques and Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely cited as a major representative of the era's counterculture.
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