Also known as: Doors, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Doors were simultaneously spooky, sharp witted and playfully raunchy. Their blend of blues, swirling, hypnotic melodies and controversial lyrics helped usher psychedelia to the forefront of mainstream rock and roll, and secured their position as one of the best bands to come out of the L.A. scene in the late 60s. Members included Ray Manzarek (keyboards, vocals), Robby Krieger (guitar), John Densmore (drums) and last but not least, the self-proclaimed "lizard king" himself, Jim Morrison (lead vocals). The origins of the band lay in a chance July, 1965 meeting between acquaintances and fell…