The COMPONENT of: " THE DOORS "

The Doors were one of the most influential and innovative bands on the musical scene of the 60s. Their story begins in 1965, when singer and poet Jim Morrison teamed up with keyboardist Ray Manzarek in the city of Los Angeles. Later, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore joined the group, thus completing the original lineup of the band.

The name "The Doors" was inspired by a line from a book of poems by William Blake: "If the doors of perception were opened, all would appear to man as it is, infinite." This quote reflected the group's interest in free speech, psychedelic experimentation, and philosophy of the time.

In 1966, the band signed a record deal with Elektra Records and released their debut album, titled 'The Doors'. The album included their biggest hit single, "Light My Fire", which topped the charts and helped make the band internationally famous. The Doors' distinctive sound, characterized by the powerful and charismatic voice of Morrison, the virtuosity of Manzarek on keyboards, the guitar of Krieger and the drums of Densmore, made them emerge as a unique creative force in the musical landscape of the time.

Over the next few years, the Doors released more successful albums, such as "Strange Days" (1967), "Waiting for the Sun" (1968) and "The Soft Parade" (1969). The band was known for their intense and often controversial live performances, in which Morrison performed with a magnetic and transgressive stage presence. However, Morrison's wandering and self-destructive behavior began to take its toll on the band and in 1971, at the height of their careers, Morrison died in Paris aged just 27.

Morrison's death marked the end of the original Doors lineup, although the band still released two more albums after his passing, "Other Voices" (1971) and "Full Circle" (1972), with Manzarek, Krieger and Densmore joining they alternated the voice. However, without Morrison, the group never achieved the same success again and finally disbanded in 1973.

Despite their short career, the Doors' contribution to 1960s music and culture is enduring. Their music, characterized by soulful lyrics, experimental arrangements and Morrison's unique approach, influenced successive generations of artists and their impact on rock music is still evident today. The Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and remain one of the most beloved and celebrated bands in rock history.