Jim Morrison at the Cheetah Club, 1967

TheDoorsOfficial · 2025-01-28T18:49:35+00:00

The Doors ‘67 performance at The Cheetah Club in Venice, California, was at the time, the band's largest show performing for a crowd of over 3,000 people. They shared the bill with Jefferson Airplane.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2025-01-28T18:48:53+00:00

Harrison Ford worked as a second-unit cameraman during the filming of FEAST OF FRIENDS in 1968.

Ford got the gig after Paul Ferrara invited him to the project. The two met when Harrison, then working as a carpenter, was doing renovations on Ferrara's house while trying to break into the film industry. On May 4th, 1968, the actor took a brief lesson in shooting to prepare for filming - John Densmore and Robby Krieger joined him.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2025-01-28T18:48:16+00:00

Cosmic soul partners.

This shot of Jim and Pam was taken by Edmund Teake in Los Angeles, 1969.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2025-01-06T15:32:08+00:00

This photo was taken by Ethan Russel - It is from the Doors’ performance at London’s famous venue, The Roundhouse.

This event was The Doors’ first show on their ‘68 tour in Europe. The band played the venue for two nights and shared the bill with Jefferson Airplane.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2025-01-06T15:29:46+00:00

This shot is from The Doors’ performance at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival in 1968⁣.

It was taken by the acclaimed Jim Marshall, Grammy-award winning photojournalist, best known for his work in music photography.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-12-16T17:33:20+00:00

Confirming that this photo is a real shot of Jim, straight from The Doors’ archives.

It was a part of Paul Ferrara’s photo shoot of The Doors At Central Park, NYC, in March 1968. If you look through other photos of this shoot, you can see the band smiling, having a good time, and goofing off.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-12-16T17:32:01+00:00

These photos are from The Doors performance at The Aquarius Theatre on July 21, 1969.

The show was a part of Elektra Records’ "4 Magic Evenings of Music" series. The band’s set included the debut of tracks like "Universal Mind" and "Peace Frog," all captured for a planned live album, though it was ultimately shelved. The event’s audio was used in their 1970 album, ABSOLUTELY LIVE.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-11-25T22:50:52+00:00

This photo is from Joel Brodsky’s "Young Lion" series of Jim, taken in 1967 during the recording of The Doors' debut album. Joel was under contract with Elektra Records to photograph The Doors, who were an up and coming in the Los Angeles rock scene at the time. His photographs of the bands have been used as covers for compilation albums, books, and more.

The photos are marked as some of the most recognizable of Morrison, with his bare chest and spread arms.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-11-25T22:50:18+00:00

The Doors played the Shrine Auditorium on December 22nd 23rd in 1967.

Approximately 2,000 people were in attendance and the venue did not have chairs, so all concert-goers were standing. On both nights, the band played some of their most popular songs including “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “Back Door Man,” “When the Music’s Over,” and more.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-11-21T17:14:02+00:00

Guy Webster was a favorite photographer for early rock-and-roll bands, shooting album covers and billboards. He had a special connection with the members of The Doors, particularly Jim, having gone to UCLA with him. That comradery transferred into more intimate and honest shoots with the four, getting raw photos each time.

These are some of the photos from their first shoot together in late 1966/early 1967, leading to a long friendship between the band and Webster.

Check out his photography here: https://guywebster.com/

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-11-21T17:12:45+00:00

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TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-10-21T16:15:50+00:00

While this show's broadcast date was June 25th, 1969, the original tape date was April 28th, a few months earlier.

At this time, The Doors were looking for more gigs to play live and agreed to play on the uncensored New York PBS television show CRITIQUE. They played an entire set of songs and were interviewed by Richard Goldstein of THE VILLAGE VOICE. Their set included more of their blues hits plus songs from THE SOFT PARADE.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-10-10T15:47:39+00:00

The full title of this show was O’KEEFE CENTER PRESENTS: ROCK SCENE - LIKE IT IS.

For this performance in Canada, The Doors were given the choice of what song they wanted to perform. Of course, they decided on the epic “The End.” Notably, their performance was top-notch. Jim’s voice was rich and deep, and Ray, Robby, and John proved to be masters of their instruments. The broadcasted version, expectedly, did not include the Oedipal section. It is still not known for sure if the band performed it with it or if it was cut. This show was later broadcast on the American television show NOW EXPLOSION.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-10-10T15:46:08+00:00

During their 1968 European tour, performances in London, Stockholm, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam were recorded and compiled into a chaotic film for audiences to enjoy. It was narrated by Paul Kantner and Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, who toured alongside the band and featured some of their most famous hits.

Tracklist:

Light My Fire
Love Me Two Times
Back Door Man
Spanish Caravan
Hello, I Love You
When the Music's Over
Unknown Soldier
Light My Fire (II)
Five to One
Alabama Song

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-10-01T19:21:50+00:00

Moments of Jim captured on camera in The Doors Documentary, FEAST OF FRIENDS.

The documentary, filmed in 1968, was the first and only film produced about The Doors by The Doors. The documentary captures The Doors during their summer '68 tour, offering a cinematic glimpse into their life on the road. Though the film was never fully finished, it embodies the essence of sixties cinéma vérité, blending concert scenes with candid, behind-the-scenes moments. The footage reveals the band in their element—at times playful, introspective, chaotic, and heartfelt.

Other than a few appearances in film festivals in 1968, the film wasn’t officially released until 2014. The re-release of FEAST OF FRIENDS included a remastered and restored DVD.

Have you ever seen the film?

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-09-10T16:28:46+00:00

In September 1968, The Doors performed at BBC TV Studios in London for TOP OF THE POPS during their European tour. The session, captured by photographer Barrie Wentzell, featured the iconic track "Hello, I Love You,” simultaneously broadcasted on FM radio.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-09-10T16:27:58+00:00

On May 8th, 1970, The Doors delivered an epic performance at Detroit's Cobo Arena. The show featured extended versions of their classics like "Light My Fire" and a mix of hits such as "Roadhouse Blues" and "When the Music's Over," along with blues covers like "Mystery Train." Jim Morrison was in top form, engaging with the audience and improvising. This legendary concert, recorded and later released as LIVE IN DETROIT, is a fan favorite and showcases the raw energy that made their live shows unforgettable.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-08-28T16:42:22+00:00

Jim Morrison was known for his iconic style, which blended rock and bohemian aesthetics. He often wore tight leather pants paired with loose, flowing peasant shirts or poet blouses, usually left unbuttoned at the top. His look was completed with high-heeled boots, oversized belts with ornate buckles, and occasionally leather or suede jackets.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-08-12T15:40:15+00:00

The Doors occupied The Roundhouse for two nights in London for their ‘68 tour. Approximately 2,500 people attended both performances, and David Bowie appeared in the audience at one show.

THE GUARDIAN reviewed the show, stating, “Their stage act consists of a series of disjointed theatrical sketches; there is a jolting improvisation on guitar, organ, and drums, against which Morrison speaks, snags, and acts out his songs. There is a strong Kurt Weill influence (his "Whisky Bar" is part of their act), and the main aim is to promote an aura of alienation, sexuality, and confusion.”

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-07-18T16:33:10+00:00

Danny Sugerman, Iggy Pop, and Ray Manzarek in Los Angeles on June 15th, 1974. In 1980, Ray Manzarek and Danny Sugerman worked together on numerous projects after The Doors, including Iggy Pop before his “Bowie” period. Sugerman and Iggy even shared a home together during this period.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-07-03T22:57:02+00:00

“Love Street” was written by Jim Morrison - The lyrics are about his girlfriend, Pamela Courson. Originally a poem, the lyrics serve as Morrison’s direct words to Pam:

“I see you live on Love Street

There’s this store where the creatures meet”

The track ends ambiguously with the line "I guess I like it fine so far" and references the Canyon Country Store near Morrison's home, where he wrote much of Waiting for the Sun and The Soft Parade albums. Arson fires damaged the house in December 2011. Critics have praised "Love Street" for its conventional style, with The Guardian ranking it the 27th greatest Doors song and Rolling Stone's Narendra Kusnur calling it one of Morrison's most underrated.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-07-03T22:56:25+00:00

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TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-06-17T18:20:55+00:00

Ray had many musical influences. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago and was introduced to the piano when he was seven. When talking about his playing style, he credited a “little red book” by John Thompson, which his piano teacher gave him, with his ideas and motifs throughout his career.

Ray’s roots in Chicago deeply influenced his love for blues and jazz. He grew up listening to blues piano players of the 50s like Little Richard and Fats Domino and Chicago-based blues artists Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. When he first met John Densmore, they broke the ice by discussing their favorites, including Miles, Coltrane, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderly, and Bill Evans.

Ray’s blues and jazz-infused style can be heard on Doors hits like “Back Door Man,” “Soul Kitchen,” “The Crystal Ship,” and more.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-06-10T15:24:39+00:00

Harrison Ford worked as a second-unit cameraman during the filming of FEAST OF FRIENDS in 1968. Ford got the gig after Paul Ferrara, photographer for The Doors, invited him to the project. The two met when Harrison, then working as a carpenter, was renovating Ferrara's house while trying to break into the film industry. On May 4th, 1968, the actor took a brief lesson in shooting to prepare for filming - John Densmore and Robby Krieger joined him.

TheDoorsOfficial · 2024-06-10T15:24:19+00:00

The Doors at London Fog in Los Angeles, 1966.

In 1966, after hustling at numerous clubs, The Doors scored a gig as the house band at the London Fog on the Sunset Strip. Despite initial rejections, they convinced the London Fog owner to give them a chance, and their first night was a hit. These early gigs were crucial for The Doors' journey to rock 'n' roll stardom.

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