The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s; mostly due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona, and the group was widely regarded as an important part of the era's counterculture. The band took its name from the title of Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, itself a reference to a quote by William Blake. After signing with Elektra Records, the Doors with Morrison released six albums in five years, some of which are considered among the greatest of all time, including The Doors, Strange Days, and L.A. Woman. They were one of the most successful bands during that 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.
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, blues rock, acid rock |
| Years active | 1965–1973 (1973), 1978 |
| Labels | Elektra |
| Associated acts | Rick & the Ravens, The Psychedelic Rangers, Butts Band, Nite City, Manzarek–Krieger |
| Past members | Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore |
About The Doors
Seven out of eight of their albums hit the top 10 on the Billboard 200. Morrison died at the age of 27 in 1971 and the band played on as a trio for another two years.
Achievement of The Doors
They were entered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Doors
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