The Doors

:For the Oliver Stone film, The Doors; see The Doors (film).

Overview

Musically, the band was known for its often ominous, heady and complex arrangements, which were grounded in jazz and blues. Yet, the band is best remembered for lead singer/lyricist Jim Morrison who has become a cultural icon for his impassioned vocals, devilish sex appeal and cryptic, mystic-themed lyrics.

Related Topics:
Jazz - Blues - Jim Morrison

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The Doors recorded several classic songs in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including "Break On Through (to the Other Side)," "Roadhouse Blues," "L.A. Woman," "The End," "The Crystal Ship," "Riders On The Storm" and "Light My Fire," a number one hit, which is still probably their best-known song.

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1960s - 1970s - The End - Light My Fire

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After Morrison's death in 1971, the band continued without success and broke-up a year later. Two band members attempted to form a new version of the band in 2003 to much controversy.

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1971 - 2003

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Meanwhile, The Doors remain a perennially popular and influential classic rock band. In cable music channel VH1's 2000 list of the 100 greatest artists of rock and roll, The Doors ranked twentieth. They have also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Related Topics:
Classic rock - VH1 - 2000 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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