The Doors were formed in Los Angeles in 1965. As the story goes, Ray Manzarek, an organist, having just formed a band with his two brothers, was searching for a vocalist and drummer. He was seriously impressed with Jim Morrison after hearing him sing a song he had written, "Moonlight Drive". Manzarek asked Morrison to join his band. Morrison said yes. The band was named The Doors, and the rest is music history!

The Doors' would be heard first at the London Fog, then later at the Whisky-A-Go-Go. Early on, Morrison was always a controversial frontman. With a song "too far out" for the Whisky-A-Go-Go's club owners, the band was fired. But fate would lend a hand! That same song brought attention to Morrison and the Doors and they were signed by Elektra Records.

In 1967, their first album The Doors was released. A tremendous debut album, one of the best first-time outings in rock history, introduced the band's fusion of rock, blues, classical, jazz, and poetry. The album would produce what would be their biggest single, "Light My Fire".

The Doors continued to produce a powerhouse of songs and albums thereby increasing their popularity and garnering the respect of critics, fellow musicians, and fans alike! Tragically, The Doors would suffer a terrible blow. On July 3, 1971, Jim Morrison was found dead in his bathtub. And yet, even now, almost 40 years since his death, Morrison is still considered by many to be a major role model to a new generation of rock fans.

Just listen to the music, it will tell you why.