The Doors facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Doors
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The Doors in 1966. From left to right: Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Genres | Rock, blues-rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1965 – 1973 (Partial reunions: 1978, 1993, 2000, 2002-present) |
| Labels | Elektra, Rhino |
| Past members | Jim Morrison John Densmore Ray Manzarek Robby Krieger |
The Doors was an American rock band. They were one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Led by poet/drifter/failed film student, Jim Morrison, along with Ray Manzarek (keyboards), John Densmore (drums) and Robby Krieger (guitar), the group is thought of today as a major influence on rock music, and they are still just as popular as they ever were, if not more popular.
Morrison died in Paris, France, on July 3, 1971. His death is thought to have been caused by a heart attack.
There is a 1991 movie about them, also called The Doors. It was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison.
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Doors (1967)
- Strange Days (1967)
- Waiting for the Sun (1968)
- The Soft Parade (1969)
- Morrison Hotel (1970)
- L.A. Woman (1971)
- Other Voices (1971)
- Full Circle (1972)
Images for kids
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The Doors logo, designed by an Elektra Records assistant, first appeared on their 1967 debut album.
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The Doors performing at Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival in 1967
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The group in 1966 (l-r): Morrison, Densmore, Krieger and (seated) Manzarek
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The Doors performing for Danish television in 1968
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Morrison's mugshot taken in New Haven
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Poster for a 1968 concert at the Cobo Arena, Detroit
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Morrison on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, December 6, 1968
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John Densmore in Copenhagen, 1968
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Jim Morrison's grave at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris
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Densmore, Krieger and Manzarek in 1971
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