The Doors peak to No.1 with the smash hit “Hello, I Love You” in 1968

In 1968, despite being already one of the top bands in the U.S and owning the 1967 smash hit “Light My Fire,” The Doors hadn’t yet fully break into the European market, but with “Hello, I Love You” they finally did

The Doors hit No.1 for the first time with “Light My Fire” in 1967

Taken from their debut album “The Doors” where it runs for over seven minutes, “Light My Fire” was never considered for being a single, and it had to be edited in order to fit the airplay demand of the song. On July 29, 1967, it became their first No.1

The 1969 Seattle Pop Festival: The unexpected crossover between the late 1960’s Psychedelic and Acid Rock scene with the upcoming 1970’s Hard Rock

It’s a music history fact that the 1960’s were prodigal in open air Rock and Pop festivals, one that is often forgotten was the 1969 Seattle Pop Festival. For $15 only you could watch a stunning parade of legendary acts all on the same three-day bill including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper and Santana among many others

When The Doors played their memorable Hollywood Bowl concert on July 5, 1968

At the height of their popularity, The Doors played the prestigious Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968, a performance that is now regarded as historical. On the audience, a very special and famous guest wanted to learn how to play and control bigger venues and audiences. Learn more about it and read also more facts about this legendary concert

July 3, 1969 – July 3, 1971: A dark circle on Rock history that begun with Brian Jones and ended with Jim Morrison

July 3 it’s one of the darkest days on the history of Rock music, during exactly two years several Rock stars died at age 27 between July 3, 1969, and July 3, 1971, beginning with the Rolling Stones’s Brian Jones and ending on The Doors’ Jim Morrison

The Jim Morrison Tribute to Brian Jones: “Ode to L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased”

In July 1969, three weeks after The Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones died at age 27, Jim Morrison distributed to concert goers at two performances by The Doors, a self-published four-page pamphlet featuring a poem/meditation on the death of Jones titled “Ode to L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased.” Oddly, exactly 2 years later, on July 3, 1971, also Morrison would pass ate the same age of 27. Read the full poem

The Doors Studio Albums With Jim Morrison Rated And Reviewed

A rated and reviewed view to tell you some of the back story behind all the six Doors studio albums made with Jim Morrison between 1967 and 1971

The Cult’s frontman Ian Astbury turns 64 today

With his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, Astbury has carved out a legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures serving as the frontman for The Cult and by adding his own unique flair to the classic Doors repertoire while fronting The Doors of the 21st Century

The Doors release their first No.1 “Light My Fire”

The legendary Rock music producer Paul A. Rothchild was born on this day in 1935

Paul A. Rothchild was one of the most respected and requested producers in Rock music. He produced several legendary Rock acts during the 1960’s and 1970’s including The Doors, Janis Joplin, Love, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. We look back at the career of this legendary figure in Rock

In 1969 Jim Morrison turns himself in to the FBI

On March 2nd, 1969, in Miami, The Doors begun their downward spiral after a visibly unleashed and very intoxicated Jim Morrison supposedly exposed himself on stage

On this day in 1971 Jim Morrison lands in Paris for his final journey

Jim Morrison moved to Paris to get away from the claws of fame and to sober up, but what he found in Paris, ultimately lead him to his demise at age 27. What really happened on July 3, 1971?

Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors

Ray Manzarek was the working mastermind behind The Doors, he kept the legacy running during decades after lead singer’s Jim Morrison demise. We look back at his life and career on what would be his 87th Birthday

The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”

On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain

How did Jim Morrison got busted in Las Vegas and escaped a last minute “private” off-duty cop meeting

Jim Morrison was one of the most controversial Rock Stars of all time. During his short life that ended at 27, he was arrested 7 times, 5 of those happened during The Doors most successful years, including the one time in Las Vegas on this day in 1968

The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger turns 80 today

Like every other member of The Doors, Robby Krieger had an important key role on developing the band’s unique sound. He wrote some of the band’s greatest hits such as “Light My Fire,” “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly,” and today he turns 80

The flawless and timeless debut album of The Doors

“The Doors” was released on January 4th, 1967, and remains a timeless and fresh Rock album, featuring classics such as “Break on Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire” or “The End,” this was one of the breakthrough albums of 1967 and one that embodies The Doors signature sound the most. We revisit one of the most flawless debut Rock albums of all time

In December 1967, The Doors perform on The Jonathan Winters Show

In December 1967 at the peak of their success and already counting with two controversial incidents in their career, The Ed Sullivan Show and the New Haven Jim Morrison’s stage arrest, The Doors were booked to perform The Jonathan Winters Show and delivered two songs. Watch the performances

The Doors play their last concert with Jim Morrison at The Warehouse, New Orleans in 1970

In late 1970, The Doors were recording what would be their final studio album with Jim Morrison. Five days after Jim Morrison’s 27th birthday, on December 12th, the band plays at The Warehouse, a popular venue in New Orleans, without knowing it would be the last time the four of them would play together. Read about that evening and what allegedly happened to the tapes that recorded the show.

On this day in 1967 Jim Morrison gets arrested on stage in New Haven

It is one of Rock music’s most seminal moments, at the height of The Doors popularity in the U.S and one day after celebrating his birthday, Jim Morrison becomes the first Rock star ever to be arrested on stage

Jim Morrison 82nd Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more

How Well Do You Know Jim Morrison?

Jim Morrison is a legend, his enduring legacy lives on to this day, and The Doors songs are timeless, but how well do you know him

27 Quotes by Jim Morrison

During his short lifetime, Jim Morrison gave many interviews and recorded several parts of his poetry. His opinions or insights were often deep, philosophical and visionary and circled around the subjects of freedom and death. We’ve assembled 27 quotes, which is a symbolic number for his 27 years of life, that will give you food for the soul

Jim Morrison: The Eternal Rock Poet

Together with The Doors he made some of the best and most timeless music in Rock, he lived fast, only 27 years, believing the “road to excess” would lead to the “palace of wisdom.” We look back at his influential life and career

The Doors influential drummer John Densmore turns 81 today

John Densmore is one of Rock’s most unique drummers, he has developed a personal technique in which he blends among other styles Jazz, Tribal beats and Rock. With The Doors he became famous and scored several hits during the late 1960’s. We look back at his life and career

The Doors sign with Elektra Records in 1966

The Doors are now regarded as one of the biggest Rock bands of all time, they also have some of Rock’s most enduring music that includes classics such as “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange” or “Riders on the Storm,” however they struggled to find a label that considered them worth of being signed to

Jim Morrison gets arrested by the FBI at the Phoenix, Arizona Airport in 1969

The controversial Doors frontman downward spiral was on full speed in 1969 and still fresh from the controversial performance at The Doors infamous Miami concert in March, Jim Morrison gets in trouble again when he’s arrested by the FBI after landing on Phoenix, Arizona

The Strange Days of The Doors

The Doors are to this day one of the most influential rock bands that ever existed, no doubt about it, even if you don’t like their music, but their influence spreads beyond rock music. In this article we’ll explore The Doors second album “Strange Days released on September 25th, 1967

Jim Morrison is sentenced to 6 months of hard labor on this day in 1970

On March 1st, 1969, The Doors play one of Rock History’s most infamous concerts at The Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami, Florida in what came to be known as the “Miami Incident.” On September 20th, 1970, Judge Goodman sentenced Morrison to six months hard labor

In 1967 The Doors are banned from The Ed Sullivan Show

The controversial band The Doors were banned from the popular The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17th, 1967, after their performance of “Light My Fire”

When Jim Morrison “died” in Amsterdam and The Doors performed as a trio

During The Doors European Tour in 1968 Jim Morrison collapsed due to a drug overdose and was rushed to the hospital with no vital signs

The Doors officially close in 1972

On September 10th, 1972, The Doors officially close as a band, their last concert takes place at the Hollywood Bowl where 5 years before, in 1968, they reached the peak of their popularity with their late frontman Jim Morrison

The Doors play their first European tour concert at the Roundhouse in London

On September 7, 1968, The Doors start their European tour together with the Jefferson Airplane playing the first of two sold out nights in London, England, after a successful year touring the U.S and Canada having put out two of the best albums of 1967 together with the No. 1 single “Light My Fire”

The Doors step into a recording studio for the first time

On September 2nd, 1965, the band recorded their first demo at World Pacific Jazz Studios featuring 6 tracks

In 2007 an unreleased Jim Morrison song is used by Perry Farrell’s Satellite Party to publicize the dangers of Global Warming

During his lifetime, Jim Morrison most probably never heard or talked about Global Warming, however, one of his unreleased songs was used decades after his untimely demise by Perry Farrell’s project Satellite Party to publicize the dangers of it

An interview with author Jerry Prochnicky

Jerry Prochnicky is renowned for his contributions to the literature surrounding iconic rock figures. In 1991, he co-authored “Break on Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison,” a highly regarded biography that earned acclaim for its objectivity and thoroughness, as noted by The New York Times. In this interview with Pop Expresso, Jerry Prochnicky shares insights into his life as a Doors historian and discusses the inspiration behind his latest book “Let Them Photograph Your Soul. A Visual Biography of Jim Morrison,” a book that stands out in the plethora of publications about the band, by offering a unique perspective through a compilation of rare and previously unseen photographs.

Let Them Photograph Your Soul: A journey through the life of Jim Morrison through rare photographs

“Let Them Photograph Your Soul” by Jerry Prochnicky, is a must-have for fans of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and anyone with an appreciation for rock history. It beautifully encapsulates the charisma, mystery, and musical prowess of The Doors, making it a visual feast that will transport readers back to the psychedelic era of the 1960s through many rare photographs, artwork and images.

Vince Treanor: The Man Behind The Doors

Vince Treanor, the Road Manager of the legendary band The Doors, played an important role throughout the band’s career from 1967 to 1972. He stood directly behind the band on stage, built custom equipment, and was in charge of how audiences heard The Doors live. In this exclusive interview, Vince lifts a fraction of the veil on his upcoming memoir “Behind the Doors,” one of the year’s most revealing books in which he writes down what no other man could within The Doors.

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager

Behind The Doors. The Story Of A Legendary Band’s Road Manager it’s The Doors Road Manager Vince Treanor’s long-awaited book. In this book, Vince debunks the band’s common myths from his unique perspective as a man who spent 5 years on stage with The Doors and was responsible for how the band sounded live.

The Doors Mega-Expert Quiz

Take this special quiz made for The Doors fans. Are you the #1? Find out now on this mega-quiz!

Inside the mind of The Lizard King

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Rock’s poet untimely demise, “The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics” offers a rare glimpse of the man behind the myth

“Stronger Than Dirt. Ridin’ Jim Morrison’s HWY Until The End” by Fred Baggen, a new, fresh and updated recollection and guide to Jim Morrison and The Doors fans

“Stronger Than Dirt. Ridin’ Jim Morrison’s HWY Until The End” by Fred Baggen offers personal insights all put together through a dedicated fan perspective as well as from people that were close to The Lizard King, including detailed valuable guides to their music, both official and bootleg releases, as well as to the Paris of Jim Morrison.

The Official 1967 Jim Morrison Biography By Elektra Records

In 1966, after being signed by Elektra, The Doors were asked to write their biographies so it could be used for promotional purposes. Read Jim Morrison’s one, where among many curiosities he states that his family is dead, which was not true.

Jim Morrison 74th Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 74th anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more

The Doors built on Lego

For Lego fans, The Doors built on Lego