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Los Angeles, California, United States (1965 – 1973)
The Doors were an American rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1965. The band consisted of Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (organ), Robby Krieger (guitar) and John Densmore (drums). In this configuration, the band released six albums, all of which were successful and released two US #1 hit singles - 1967’s “Light My Fire” and 1968’s “Hello, I Love You”. After Morrison’s death in 1971, the band continued on as a trio, releasing two more albums that were ignored commercially and disliked critically before disbanding in 1973
UCLA film school students Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek had known each other at college and met by chance on Venice beach in July 1965. Morrison told Manzarek he had been writing songs and, at Manzarek’s encouragement, sang “Moonlight Drive”. Manzarek immediately suggested they form a band.
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek was already in the band called Rick And The Ravens with Morrison and his brother Rick Manzarek while Robby Krieger and John Densmore were playing with The Psychedelic Rangers, and knew Manzarek from shared meditation instruction. In August Densmore joined the group and, along with members of the Ravens and an unidentified female bass player, recorded a six-song demo on September 2. This was widely bootlegged and appeared in full on the 1997 Doors box set.
That month the group recruited talented guitarist Robby Krieger and the final lineup—Morrison, Manzarek, Krieger and Densmore—was complete. Manzarek solved their lack of bassist by playing bass on a Fender Rhodes bass keyboard with his left hand and keyboards with his right hand.
UCLA film school students Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek had known each other at college and met by chance on Venice beach in July 1965. Morrison told Manzarek he had been writing songs and, at Manzarek’s encouragement, sang “Moonlight Drive”. Manzarek immediately suggested they form a band.
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek was already in the band called Rick And The Ravens with Morrison and his brother Rick Manzarek while Robby Krieger and John Densmore were playing with The Psychedelic Rangers, and knew Manzarek from shared meditation instruction. In August Densmore joined the group and, along with members of the Ravens and an unidentified female bass player, recorded a six-song demo on September 2. This was widely bootlegged and appeared in full on the 1997 Doors box set.
That month the group recruited talented guitarist Robby Krieger and the final lineup—Morrison, Manzarek, Krieger and Densmore—was complete. Manzarek solved their lack of bassist by playing bass on a Fender Rhodes bass keyboard with his left hand and keyboards with his right hand.
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Savuyar wrote:
@xinjinbei: maybe because Morrison wouldn't take over as the keyboardist.
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julija91 wrote:
<3
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xinjinbei wrote:
Why people get upset about Doors making more albums after Morrison' death? I don't think a lot of people would care about the extra albums if Ray died, now would they?
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gschampion wrote:
probably always be my favorite group every cd even after jim died amazing
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flowerinurhand wrote:
change the main pic!it is always main! ^^
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thewho91 wrote:
Huge group, for those who have a hint of music, ofcourse.
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karlos55 wrote:
Klasyka Rocka - Zapraszam do Polskiej grupy fanów Klasyki Rocka ;))
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alabamamorrison wrote:
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dirtybitch999 wrote:
best rock ever known. Guys with such an amazing music coulb be born only in U.S., where the spirit of freedom is only king and emperor
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vampirexvodka wrote:
Love these guys, <3
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lovebeatloko wrote:
I ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥.
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♥
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sia112 wrote:
They're Awesome!!!!
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MIZI_FAT wrote:
People are stranger when you are strange .
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kingness wrote:
Jim Morrison, sexy as hell, amazing singer and poet!
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sandysays wrote:
robby krieger is so amazing! robby needs more loooove :)
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NanetteManoir wrote:
The Doors will never get old :D!
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le_dzedaj wrote:
Indian Summer is hidden psychedelic diamond. Eternal love <3 The Doors!
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TheKnifeRises wrote:
Peace Frog deserves soooo much more love.
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Morgoth_Edain wrote:
People Are Strange on top - good to see :)
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