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Pre-order now! Night Divides the Day: The Doors Official Anthology
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#repost @BoredApeYC See you on the Otherside in April. Powered by @apecoindao
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Happy Birthday to the infinite legend, Jim Morrison. “[He] was thrilling, sensual, powerful and experimental.” - @perryfarrell , @janesaddiction #TheDoors #JimMorrison #Legend
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Happy Birthday to our leading man, Jim Morrison. “Jim Morrison was not just a physical adonis, he was a mix of cultivated and erudite on one hand and wild and provocative on the other, with all the rock'n'roll excesses of the time” -Sophie Rosemont Photo by Paul Ferrera.
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Today we remember the iconic frontman & lyricist of The Doors, #JimMorrison . Jim’s wild antics on & off the stage, coupled with poetic genius & intellectual words, have given him the status of musical icon. Leave your fondest quote, lyric, or poem by Jim below. 📸 Ethan Russell
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"Without Morrison there'd be no Iggy or Ian Curtis. He taught Bono more about rocking a Jesus pose than JC himself.”
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#JimMorrison ’s contribution to music was real. The guy was possessed by an all consuming fire to make art.” -Ray Manzarek #Legend #TheDoors
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Happy Birthday to the immortal, enigmatic lead singer of The Doors, James Douglas Morrison. A one-of-a-kind songwriter, lyricist, showman, frontman and poet, there would not have been The Doors as we know it without him...
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Ray Manzarek: February 12, 1939 - May 20, 2013. Today, we remember The Doors co-founder & keyboardist, Ray Manzarek. "No other keyboard player in the world could fill Ray's shoes!" - @JohnDensmore #TheDoors #RayManzarek
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#JimMorrison was an amazing singer, considering he never took lessons. He had an amazing range, too. He could sing high and loud. So many singers I’ve played with have said, ‘Can we do ‘Roadhouse Blues’ in E-flat because I just can’t reach those notes?’” - #RobbyKrieger
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September, 1965: Robby Krieger joins The Doors. "I was in another group and John was telling me about this group he was in called The Doors. They had this wild and crazy guy, Jim Morrison, who was going to be the lead singer even though he couldn't sing at the time. But I knew…
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The world has lost yet another ethereal fixture of the ‘60s peace and love movement; a legend within his own right, and every group he was a part of. Coming up in the same era as The Doors, David Crosby had the voice and songwriting abilities that made him completely unique…
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“Light My Fire” is currently the #1 trending song for Reels on Instagram… is it because of the summer heatwave, or just because the song is 🔥?! #TheDoors #LightMyFire
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Happy Birthday Ray. Photo by Jack Rosen/Getty Images.
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Today we remember and honor The Doors’ legendary frontman, poet, lyricist, singer, & icon, James Douglas Morrison. Celebrate @JimMorrison 's legacy by tweeting one of your favorite quotes, poetry verses, or lyrics of his. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. #JimMorrison #TheDoors
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#MORRISONHOTEL officially turns 50 years old today. The classic Doors album, released in 1970, featured hits such as ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Peace Frog.’ Stream the legendary album: #TheDoors #ClassicRock #RockNRoll
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“Some people are content with living a very quiet, well mannered, orderly life when so many obvious injustices are going on. They just seem to ignore it or not care at all, letting it happen without ever becoming involved. I think that’s sad.” -Jim Morrison #TheDoors #JimMorrison
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GOLDEN ALBUM available here now: #TheDoors #JohnDensmore
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MORRISON HOTEL - released on this day in 1970 - would go on to reach #4 on the U.S. charts & achieved their highest chart placing in the UK: #12 ! Dive into the world of The Doors & pick up your copy today: #MorrisonHotel #TheDoors #70sRock #ClassicRock
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#TheDoorsHistory : Today marks 50 years since The Doors’ performance at The New York Rock Festival in Flushing, NY, which ended in a riot. Check out this rare footage from the night. What’s your wildest concert experience? → #TheDoors #Riot #JimMorrison
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The Doors’ iconic tracks have set the tone for many incredible films over the years. In Francis Ford Coppola’s APOCALYPSE NOW, a certain Doors track is played over the beginning of the film. The song used is from The Doors’ 1967 self-titled debut album. Can you guess which track?
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HBD to the irreplaceable Mr. #RayManzarek . Ray’s ability to use his right and left hands to coordinate a symphony of melody on the keys, while also providing bass lines (in lieu of a bassist in the band), tied together #TheDoors ’ iconic sound. Photos: Henry Diltz/Getty Images.
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🙌🏼  #DayOfTheDoors
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The Doors' self-titled debut turns 52 today. Here are 10 things you might not know about the album
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On this day in 1967, The Doors released their debut self-titled album. Featuring countless iconic hits, this record cemented The Band from Venice as the leaders of the ‘60s psychedelic rock movement...
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Remembering Jim Morrison, a visionary artist and the magnetic frontman of The Doors. His profound influence on music and popular culture remains unparalleled. Listen to the best of Jim here: Photo courtesy of Getty Images. #JimMorrison
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Killer cover of Ray’s solo in “Light My Fire” by Instagram user @willemvonhof . The all-original era-accurate gear certainly breathes life into this performance. Tag #TheDoorsCover for a chance to be featured. #TheDoors #RayManzarek #JimMorrison #JohnDensmore #RayManzarek
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A very Happy Birthday to the extraordinary drummer of The Doors, @JohnDensmore ! Photo by Paul Ferrara. #JohnDensmore #TheDoors #Legend
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Happy birthday, #JimMorrison ! “He was one of rock & roll’s most charismatic & distinctive vocalists.” - Tom Graves #HBDJimMorrison
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Happy Birthday, Robby Krieger! “The Doors’ Jim Morrison lit the world on fire, but it was guitarist Robby Krieger who supplied the matches.” - @GuitarWorld #TheDoors #RobbyKrieger #HappyBirthday #GuitarLife #GuitarWorld
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Happy Birthday to The Doors’ legendary guitarist and songwriter, Robby Krieger! Robby’s songwriting and guitar style helped shape the band’s sound - you can thank him for hits like "Light My Fire," Love Me Two Times,” and "Touch Me." Photo by Paul Ferrara.
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2021 or 1966?
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The Doors team is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Taylor Hawkins, the @FooFighters ’ ferocious drummer. Taylor was definitely a one-of-a-kind person, and an incredible musician. In 2016, Hawkins joined Robby Krieger and John Densmore in Los Angeles...
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The Doors family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of beloved rock DJ, Jim Ladd, who died of a sudden heart attack peacefully at home with his wife Helene at his side. Jim, with his electric persona and cool voice, was an essential part of the culture of rock & roll.…
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Thrilling piano cover of “The Crystal Ship” by u/a.j.shakes on Instagram!
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Happy Birthday to Ray Manzarek. “Ray understands dynamics (loud, soft, and everything in between) as I do. We ride those crescendos and pianissimos together as a tight duo… and it pleases me very much.” -John Densmore Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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#DOORSHISTORY : 51 years ago today, #JimMorrison was arrested onstage on charges of inciting a riot, indecency & public obscenity during a show in New Haven Arena, New Haven CT. Watch #RayManzarek give the story on what exactly went down that night... →
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On this day in 1971, The Doors released their sixth studio album, L.A.WOMAN. “Self-produced and recorded in their private rehearsal space, [LA.WOMAN] was a homecoming in both a musical and spiritual sense.” -ROLLING STONE Comment your favorite song from the album and stream…
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Happy Birthday to Doors guitarist, songwriter (and author) #RobbyKrieger ! Iconic Doors hits such as “Roadhouse Blues,” “Light My Fire” and “Love Her Madly” were written by the uber-talented Krieger. His many influences helped define The Doors’ sound. Photo by Ethan Russell.
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Happy Birthday to the enigmatic, unimatable frontman of The Doors, James Douglas Morrison. Celebrate @JimMorrison ’s legacy with the music and listen to Doors hits all day with THE VERY BEST OF THE DOORS: Photo by Ethan Russell. #TheDoors #JimMorrison
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“When I close my eyes and I play, I always think of The Doors, which is one of my favorite bands. I love The Doors more than anyone or anything.” -Carlos Santana Happy birthday to a legend, @SantanaCarlos . Santana’s genre-defying sound, driven by Carlos’s legendary guitar…
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Jim Morrison, December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971. #Legend http://t.co/nbkel05c9M
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“I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being, with the soul of a clown.” - Jim Morrison, 1970. What was your favorite quality in Jim? #JimMorrison #Morrison #TheDoors #Legend
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Happy #DayOfTheDoors ! Rock ‘n roll was forever changed with the release of #TheDoors ’ debut album 52 years ago today. To celebrate, we’re giving away a copy of the 50th-anniversary edition of THE DOORS, signed by #RobbyKrieger AND #JohnDensmore
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Happy Thanksgiving from Jim, Ray, Robby and John! It doesn’t matter what’s on the table, it matters who you’re with to celebrate. What are you grateful for today? #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #TheDoors #Thankful
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"I think of myself as an intelligent human with the soul of a clown, which forces me to blow it at the most important moment." -Jim Morrison
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"I'm attracted to ideas about revolt against authority. When you make your peace with authority, you become an authority." – #JimMorrison
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“I get a rhythm, a river of sound rolling along and I can just completely relax and not worry about time or how it's going to begin or end or what I'm going to say.” -Jim Morrison
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#JimMorrison didn't talk much. He'd sit there & just nod like he was drinking stuff in, observing life & people." - Henry Diltz #TheDoors
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"[THE DOORS] captured for eternity the raw, vital, hypnotic excitement of four fearless artists.” -ROLLING STONE On this day in ‘67, The Doors’ debut self-titled album was released. At the top of the L.A. scene, The Band from Venice hit the studio at Sunset Sound Recorders and…
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Take a moment today to remember the incredible Ray Manzarek, organist, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors. What is your favorite Ray organ solo? Let us know in the comments. Photo by Paul Ferrara. #TheDoors #Doors #RayManzarek #RockNRoll #Legend #Rock #Icon #Keys
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Spotlight on @JimMorrison   📷 Today, let’s dive into the life of James Douglas Morrison, #TheDoors ’ frontman, who was nothing short of revolutionary. A musical visionary: As the magnetic lead singer of The Doors, Jim’s voice was a force of nature, capturing the essence of a…
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Today marks 50 years since The Doors’ historic performances in Mexico City. How much do you know about the band’s time in Mexico, though? #TheDoors #Mexico #ClassicRock #Legends #JimMorrison #RockNRoll
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“I thought I was going to be a writer or a sociologist, maybe write plays.” – Jim Morrison #TheDoors #Morrison
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#repost From Francis Ford Coppola I was friends with Jim Morrison when we were film students at UCLA… He was a very warm and kind person, very considerate, interesting, and had a strong interest in philosophy. His father made a big impression on him, he was a naval Admiral,…
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Happy Birthday, Robby! “Schooled in flamenco & jazz, Robby Krieger pushed beyond rock at a time when most players were still bound to the blues.” - @RollingStone #RobbyKrieger #TheDoors #Legend
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WAITING FOR THE SUN: 50th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION will be released on September 14! This 2-CD/1-LP collection features a new version of the album's original stereo mix on CD & 180-gram vinyl, unreleased tracks + more: #WaitingForTheSun #TheDoors #WFTS50
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“The Doors were perhaps one of the most unconventional Los Angeles bands of the 1960s because they didn't fit into the surf-music scene or the folk-rock craze. Influenced more by jazz than folk music, it was a hard-edged band, led by Morrison's vocals and Manzarek's soaring organ…
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Another fan-favorite cover from 2022: This rendition of Ray’s solo on “Light My Fire,” on a vintage, period-correct organ by IG user @willemvonhof blew us away. #TheDoors #RayManzarek #JimMorrison #JohnDensmore #RobbyKrieger #DoorsCover #LightMyFire
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Ray Manzarek - the man behind the keys. “I played music practically my entire life. But the first time I ever really played music was with John, Robby, and Jim. That's where it happened. It was an epiphany, a moment of profound clarity.” -Ray Manzarek
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“Girl we couldn’t get much higher…” Tweet your favorite Doors lyric! #TheDoors #ClassicRock #60sRock #70sRock #Lyrics #TheBandFromVenice
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Today, we remember the brilliant mind behind the keys, organ, and Fender Rhodes Piano Bass, Mr. Ray Manzarek. Photo by Paul Ferrara. #TheDoors #RayManzarek #MusicLegends #Keys
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“Kids celebrate the same things they’ve always: A joy of existence, self-discovery, & freedom.” - #JimMorrison on what youth find important.
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It’s been over 50 years since The Doors released their iconic album WAITING FOR THE SUN, and we’re celebrating by releasing exclusive Deluxe @OriginalFunko Pop! figures commemorating the record. This limited-edition collection features each of the band members as Pop! figures...
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This Saturday is the 50th anniversary of #LightMyFire hitting #1 on the charts. Watch #RobbyKrieger discuss writing the song. #TheDoors
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#Morrison is an inner person. He's not shy, just hard to make contact with. Jim will always be a mystery." -Bill Siddons, #TheDoors manager
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50 years ago today, #LightMyFire started it’s 3 week reign as the #1 track on the Billboard Hot 100. Give it a spin:
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Happy Birthday Robby Krieger. Photos by Paul Ferrara.
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#TheDoorsHistory : In June of 1969, The Doors traveled to Mexico City to do a psychedelic show, but instead had a chaotic brush with Mexican politics... #TheDoors #Mexico #MexicoCity #ClassicRock #Music
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In remembrance of the rock ‘n roll Goddess, @JanisJoplin .
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Open the doors of perception… #TheDoors
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On this day in 2007, "The Best Of The Doors (1973)" went Diamond for 10 million copies sold in the US! What song initially pulled you into the world of The Doors and why? #TheDoors #JimMorrison #RockandRoll #Legends
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"Our music is like someone’s not quite at home.” - Jim Morrison’s thoughts on The Doors' music. How would you describe The Doors’ music? #JimMorrison #TheDoors #RockandRoll
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Doors fans, thanks for making this a stellar year by listening to so many countless hours of our music. Your love for The Band from Venice does not go unnoticed. #TheDoors #SpotifyWrapped2020 @Spotify
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51 years ago today, #TheDoors played their first show as the house band at the Whisky a Go Go. 📷: The band onstage at the Whisky. #Legends
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#LAWoman ... rises far above & beyond the limitations of rock music… I believe this is by far the best album The Doors have produced.” -International Times, August 26, 1971 Happy anniversary to #TheDoors final studio album. LISTEN: #ClassicRock
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“I asked Jim, ‘What have you been up to?’' He said, 'I've been consuming LSD & writing songs.'" - Ray on the day they formed #TheDoors
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The Doors team is saddened to hear about the passing of @ZZTop 's Dusty Hill. RIP. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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Happy birthday to the Queen of Rock & Roll, Janis Joplin! Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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"When The Music’s Over” live at The Hollywood Bowl in 1968. Did you know that in this song, Ray Manzarek was influenced by Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man”? Watch the full performance here:
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On this day in 1967, #TheDoors debut album was released in the U.S. & spent two weeks at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart! @RollingStone called it, “A stoned immaculate classic.” What kept you coming back to this album time and time again? #RockandRoll #DayofTheDoors
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Happy birthday, Ray Manzarek! “He was unquestionably one of the best keyboardists ever.”- USA Today #TheDoors #RayManzarek #Legend
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Can you guess which song this is? #thedoors #jimmorrison #johndensmore
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"Written by the enigmatic frontman and released on their self-titled 1967 debut, the track has always been a point of contention for dedicated fans who can’t be sure of the track’s meaning.” -FAROUT What does “The End” mean to you?
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"At first Jim was writing everything then one day we said, 'Hey, we haven't got enough originals'...Jim says, 'Hey, why don't you guys write some, too?' That's when I went and wrote 'Light My Fire'. I'm glad he said that!" - #RobbyKrieger #TheDoors #JimMorrison #LightMyFire
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Check out the brand-new limited edition 23” wide @OriginalFunko vinyl figures celebrating WAITING FOR THE SUN, available exclusively at @Walmart today. Pre-order here: #TheDoors #Funko #WaitingForTheSun
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#JimMorrison never invoked teenage angst in the clumsy manner of rock phonies. He personified it. He embodied rebellion perfectly.” - Sky
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Happy Wedding Anniversary to Ray & Dorothy Manzarek! - The Doors team #TheDoors #Doors #RayManzarek #Rock #RockNRoll #RockMusic #Anniversary
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Rest in peace rock n' roll icon Christine McVie, singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac. McVie helped shape the sound of the '70s alongside her counterparts in Fleetwood Mac.
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Doors fans, mark your calendars. AXS TV will be presenting the broadcast premiere of The Doors documentary WHEN YOU’RE STRANGE on Wednesday, February 1 AT 6 P.M. PT / 9 P.M. ET...
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“The songs strike a late-’60s balance of hippie idealism and pre-war nostalgia.” – @UltClassicRock on #StrangeDays
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"She's walking down the street Blind to every eye she meets” “Hello, I Love You” live at The Hollywood Bowl in 1968. Watch it here:
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