kids encyclopedia robot

The Doors facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
The Doors
Doors electra publicity photo.JPG
The Doors in 1966. From left to right: Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek and Morrison
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 brought on by a drug overdose.

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

  • The doors logo 2

    The Doors logo, designed by an Elektra Records assistant, first appeared on their 1967 debut album.

  • Whisky a Go-Go

    Whisky a Go Go

  • Doors007 c

    The Doors performing at Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival in 1967

  • The Doors 1968

    The group in 1966 (l-r): Morrison, Densmore, Krieger and (seated) Manzarek

  • The Doors in Copenhagen 1968

    The Doors performing for Danish television in 1968

  • MorrisonJim

    Morrison's mugshot taken in New Haven

  • The Doors Cobo Arena Detroit 1968

    Poster for a 1968 concert at the Cobo Arena, Detroit

  • Jim Morrison 1969

    Morrison on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, December 6, 1968

  • John Densmore in 1968

    John Densmore in Copenhagen, 1968

  • Grave of Jim Morrison

    Jim Morrison's grave at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris

  • The Doors (1971)

    Densmore, Krieger and Manzarek in 1971

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
The Doors Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.