- The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and John Densmore on drums. The band got its name, at Morrison's suggestion from the title of Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception. They were unique and among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s, mostly because of Morrison's lyrics and charismatic but unpredictable stage persona. After Morrison's death in 1971, the remaining members continued as a trio until disbanding in 1973. The Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
- IMDb mini biography by: PW
- Contrary to popular belief, the Doors did not disband when Jim Morrison died. The surviving band members recorded two additional albums, Other Voices and Full Circle.
- The Doors was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Early on the band did not have a dedicated bass player, so for concert performances keyboardist Ray Manzarek would concentrate on the bottom end of his instrument to compensate for this absence.
- Ranked #20 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll.
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