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Jim Morrison
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Jim Morrison
Born
December 8, 1943 in Melbourne, FL

Died
July 3, 1971

Years Active:
60s | 70s

 
The Doors, one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the 1960s, were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film students Ray Manzarek, keyboards, and Jim Morrison, vocals; with drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. The group never added a bass player, and their sound was dominated by Manzarek's electric organ work and Morrison's deep, sonorous voice, with which he sang and intoned his highly poetic lyrics. The group signed to Elektra Records in 1966 and released its first album, "The Doors", featuring the hit "Light My Fire," in 1967. ...
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