..... were one of the most influential but controversial groups of their time. Formed in 1965 they were led by one of the icons of that time, Jim Morrison (lead Vocals). He was joined by Ray Manzarek (organist), Robbie Krieger (guitar) and John Densmore (percussionist).

Their first album "The Doors" became an instant hit and the single "Light My Fire" which was released in 1967 from the album became an instant success. They got invited to perform the song on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the same year on the condition that the lyric from the song "Girl we couldn't get much higher" was changed as it wasn't considered apt for the show. On agreeing to this condition they performed on the show but angered the producers by singing the original version.

Throughout the years Morrison became known as a poetic genius way ahead of his time, but also as a wild reveller whose drug and alcohol abuse overshadowed his creative ability.

After the success of "Light My Fire" hits such as "L.A Woman", "Roadhouse Blues", "People Are Strange", "Touch Me" and "Riders On A Storm" - just to name but a few - followed.

In March 1969 a warrant was issued by The Miami Police Department for the arrest of Jim Morrison for an obscene performance in Miami at one of his concerts. He later gave himself upto the F.B.I. in Los Angeles. Although he pleaded not guilty the jury saw it otherwise and found him guilty of three of the five charges against him. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $500 fine. An appeal was immediately set in motion and Morrison remained a free man. The sentence was one that he would never serve, as his lifestyle finally caught up with him and he was found dead in a bath tub by his wife on the 3rd July 1971 in Paris. He was only 27 years old. The autopsy verdict read 'heart attack'.

Although the remaining members of The Doors continued for a while and later recruited another singer they never emulated the success of the early years.