It seems as though more people know about Jim Morrison than his band. It’s only natural, too, considering the notorious Lizard King was arrested multiple times, lived a mysterious life, and ultimately joined the 27 Club. But the truth is that all four members of the band – lyricist and vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore – were raw, hypnotic, and fearless.
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So, folks, it’s high time we give The Doors – as a whole – the homage they deserve. Let’s go through the conception, evolution, and highs and lows of a band that was only active for eight years, but made six albums (at least while Morrison was still around) and managed to cause quite a stir in the process.