The Doors – Rock Band
Written by Admin Musician Online on December 21, 2009 – 1:38 pm -The Doors
They are famous American rock band who were formed in Los Angeles, California during the year 1965. The band had ray Manzarek, the Keyboardist, John Densmore, the Drummer and Jim Morrison, the vocalist and Robby Krieger, the guitarist. They were one of the most controversial rock arts in 1960s owing to wild and poetic lyrics of Morrison and his unpredictable stage acts. After the death of Morrison in 1971, the rest of member pursued as a trio till they finally disbanded for their good in 1973. Though the career of the Doors ended during 1973, the popularity of the group has not failed. According to Recording Industry Association of America, the band has sold more than thirty two million albums in United states alone.
The band originated with an accidental meeting between fellow alumni of UCLA school, Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison on Venice beach in California during July 1965. Morrison informed Manzarek that he has been doing some song writing and with encouragement from manzarek, they sang the “Moonlight Drive”. Impressed by the lyrics of Morrison, Manzarek suggested that they can form a band. Read more »
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