The Doors

[blowin smoke]

What a band? What a frontman?
All the songs they did, if released today would stand up against any of the current bands and artists.
Riders of the Storm and Roadhouse blues for me.

[FortusGNR21]

Absolutely awesome band, from the psychadelica of Strange Days to the stripped down blue of Morrison Hotel and LA Woman! Morrison had so much to give, such a shame for his candle to burn out so early! As a lyricist, there are few better!

And The Stone film sucked, It portrayed a troubled but caring, sensitive, funny and incredibly talented poet as nothing but a egotistical drunk!?

And I also like Riders On The Storm, Astbury is a great frontman and I enjoyed them when I went to see them in Glasgow a couple of years ago! Remember that Jim didn't write any of the Doors music, so I don't see why Ray and Robby can't go out and play the music they created. Jims words are being sung, I kinda feel like the poet in Jim would be happy for his words to be brought to a new generation?

[Danny Top Hat]

I appreciate the Doors.

[F*ck Fear]

Best.Band.Ever.

Its a shame now that Manzarek and Krieger seem intent on raping the wallets of their fans and spewing out endless reissues etc. Also dragging the name through the mud with Ian Astbury doesnt help either.

Too many bands tarnish their legacy these days dont they. Nothing to do with this site of course.

Fave tunes: The Crystal Ship, When the Musics Over, LA Woman. Amongst others....

 

I can't stand that Ian fucker on vocals to Doors tunes man. I bought the live dvd, and couldn't even watch the full fucking thing. Idiot.
Ray is a fucking sell out. And Morrison is rolling in his grave right now.

[SuperMike]

And The Stone film sucked, It portrayed a troubled but caring, sensitive, funny and incredibly talented poet as nothing but a egotistical drunk!?

I don't like that movie at all either. And I actually think that movie turned people off from giving their music a chance. I've heard quite a few people say "Nah, I don't like that band after I saw that movie about them, the lead-singer was a real asshole."

[Decadence]

I fucking love The Doors!  Well done whoever opened this thread

I'd be hard pushed to choose between GnR and The Doors, to be honest. 

I also went to Jim's grave in Paris a couple of years ago and wrote a little bit about being there and the thoughts I had about it.  Here it is, for anyone who's interested:

*******
A thousand riders on the storm and their cameras, each lining up for their chance to pose with the Lizard King in his final guise.  Gone are the leather trousers and long hair, the flares, the beads and the peace signs. 

One person remains as a reminder of the King's original court.  An ageing hippy in faded denim and tie dye bears his idol's face across his chest in a gesture that borders on the arrogant. 

Seems Jim ain't the only one to notice the shift in mourners. 

Now, Mr Mojo Rising is attended by hordes of foreigners standing proud and ignorant in their shorts and designer tshirts.  Not one toast is raised, few flowers are laid. 

Instead, jovial tourists line the grave, grinning inanely for the camera.

The gravestone is covered by a sheet of white paper.  A backpacker is chalking.

Letter by letter, Morrison's final resting place is revealed.

Bringing to mind a resurrection...

*******

Oh, and fuck the Stone film.  Read 'Strange Days' by Patricia Kennealy Morrison.

[Kujo]

I thought that was great. Almost channelled Jim there

[Decadence]

I thought that was great. Almost channelled Jim there

Thanks, dude

[F*ck Fear]

And The Stone film sucked, It portrayed a troubled but caring, sensitive, funny and incredibly talented poet as nothing but a egotistical drunk!?

I don't like that movie at all either. And I actually think that movie turned people off from giving their music a chance. I've heard quite a few people say "Nah, I don't like that band after I saw that movie about them, the lead-singer was a real asshole."

I on the other hand, fucking love the movie. I know that is wasn't really true, but yes Jim did act like an asshole from time to time though. I just enjoy the movie for what it is. Fuck, it could be about a fictional character and still be good.

[Melrose Chick]

From what Ive read Jim preferred the 'back' doors if you know what I mean.....

[Lara]

From what Ive read Jim preferred the 'back' doors if you know what I mean.....

Really...? 

[Decadence]

From what Ive read Jim preferred the 'back' doors if you know what I mean.....

Really...??

I think Jim Morrison had no preference, he'd probably just take any 'door' that came his way, back or front   Rock n roll's all about experimentation, y'know

[Kujo]

From what Ive read Jim preferred the 'back' doors if you know what I mean.....

Was it the cover of "Back Door Man" that gave you the first clue?

[guitarpatch]

Just to give some Doors updates. The Doors had a 40th anniversary party in LA last week, to celebrate the release of the The Doors Box set and their new book. Lots of cool people showed up, including Slash. There are some photos floating around the web I think. John Densmore, the drummer, has a new project called Tribaljazz. Their myspace www.myspace.com/tribaljazzdensmore, has an interesting cover of Riders on the Storm. The celebrations were held at The Whiskey, The Cat Club, and Book soup on the Sunset Set Strip. It was cool to see the remaining members being civil, and could celebrate this occasion together.

[mrlee]

Time to ressurect the doors thread.

I watched the doors movie last night, loved it, i love the way its filmed i know people say its historically inaccurate but if you look at it just as a movie and a story its brilliant.

Now heres a question, The doors basslines are importent to alot of there songs, especially riders of the storm, but they didnt actually have a bass player so how did they do it live :S

[Angel Down]

Why, that would be Ray on the keyboard.







(I watched The Doors movie in a cinema with just 5 people........good visuals on the big screen)!

[mrlee]

Why, that would be Ray on the keyboard.







(I watched The Doors movie in a cinema with just 5 people........good visuals on the big screen)!

He plays the bass parts as well as the keyboard parts at the same time on the organ machine?

damn he must be a good multi tasker!!

Visuals LOL, i tell ya, that desert scene is enough to make someone naturally high!

[Angel Down]

Um..........I was talking about Val. 

[Kujo]

There was never the intent to have a bass player live until "L.A. Woman" was released. Unfortunately that tour didnt happen with Jim.

[Mama Kin]

Why, that would be Ray on the keyboard.







(I watched The Doors movie in a cinema with just 5 people........good visuals on the big screen)!

He plays the bass parts as well as the keyboard parts at the same time on the organ machine?

damn he must be a good multi tasker!!

Visuals LOL, i tell ya, that desert scene is enough to make someone naturally high!

No, he's got  a bass which sits on top of his organ. He plays the organ with his right and the bass with his left.