23 March 2021

Adieu à Hervé Muller, mort d'un rock critic






"La triste news est tombée hier, notre confrère et ami Hervé Muller a été retrouvé mort, chez lui à Paris, par les pompiers. C’est sa sœur Sylvie Muller qui l’a confirmé hier. Le journaliste et auteur, né dans l’est de la France et agé de 72 ans, souffrait depuis les années 80 de fibromyalgie, une maladie rare qui lui occasionnait, entre autres, de terribles troubles du sommeil. Entre la fin des 60’s et celle des 70’s, cet ami intime de Jim Morrison aura collaboré à BEST, Actuel, Rock & Folk, Libé et le Matin de Paris."

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06 March 2021

The Doors: "The Fire's Still Burning" (MTV special, 1984)

 




"An MTV special on The Doors, which aired sometime during the summer of 1984. Features interviews with the band members (as well as showing what they were doing at the time) and author Danny Sugerman. Kudos to MTV for letting them do it their way. For the curious, here's the video that Ray was working on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soqI8...This was the only time I remember seeing it on there, so it was a good thing that the VCR was up and running. The quality isn't that bad for being from the '80s, but the tape is starting to show its age (especially during the interview parts with Ray), so we have to deal with things like that. 
Dedicated to all Doors fans who missed this one, or haven't seen it in years."

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24 February 2021

Cut Me While I'm Hot - Dr. Joe Ferry

 





"It is a tour of Dr. Ferry's life from being a lovesick teen trying to impress his girlfriend at The Beatles Shea Stadium concert, to experiences on the road with numerous bands, to recording sessions with Barbra Streisand, Dr. John, and many others. Dr. Ferry describes his encounters with Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, bringing readers full circle from beginning to present day."


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23 February 2021

We are delighted to announce THE COLLECTED WORKS OF JIM MORRISON






"We are delighted to announce THE COLLECTED WORKS OF JIM MORRISON—an almost 600-page anthology of the writings of the late poet.
Created in collaboration with Jim Morrison’s estate and inspired by a posthumously discovered list entitled “Plan for Book,” this landmark publication is the definitive opus of his creative output—and the book he intended to publish.
Throughout, a compelling mix of 160 visual components accompanies the text: excerpts from his 28 privately held notebooks—all written in his own hand and published here for the first time—as well as an array of personal images and commentary on the work by Morrison himself. Almost 50 percent of this volume has never been published before.
The book is now available for pre-order and will be available on June 8, 2021, wherever books are sold: https://found.ee/dCjt"


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26 January 2021

Scott Alisauskas’ new book “The Unsung Song”

"Following this is another standalone section containing eighty songs worth of lyrics inspired by Jim Morrison."


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17 November 2020

Interviews with John Densmore in 2020




"Path is the key"... (6 December 2020) PBS


John Densmore (The Doors) & Special... (18 November 2020) crowdcast


#AskTheDoors (31 March 2020) Facebook


John Densmore on Jim... (20 March 2020) YouTube


John Densmore on The Doors' Impact... (11 February 2020) YouTube


Doors drummer John Densmore (8 January 2020) The Guardian


03 November 2020

We are saddened to hear about the passing of photographer, Baron Wolman.

 


"We are saddened to hear about the passing of photographer, Baron Wolman. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world, Baron. The images you captured will forever go down in Rock n’ roll history."


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24 September 2020

Studio Owner recalls story of when Jim Morrison broke in after hours @ Sunset Sound Recorders.

 



Sunset Sound Owner Paul Camarata recalls the infamous night that Jim Morrison broke back into the recording studio...

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23 September 2020

Jim Morrison et les Doors - Patrick Coutin






"Écrire sur l'un des héros de mon enfance, une musique qui m'a fabriqué, retrouver au passage mon ancien travail de journaliste Rock, autant de choses que je ne pensais pas croiser à nouveau."


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11 August 2020

Read about John's new upcoming book





08 July 2020

Podcasts - 2020


20 June 2020

Glen Campbell opens for the Doors







"Well, the first big gigs I played was with The Doors."

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11 June 2020

John Densmore reads poetry for times of discomfort



"Friends, I recorded this a couple of months ago, but today in the L.A. Times a virus doctor said poetry is helping his patients. Now this 5-minute video doesn't seem dated... so here it is!"


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10 June 2020

MORRISON HOTEL, a graphic novel



"In celebration of 50 years of MORRISON HOTEL, pre-order MORRISON HOTEL, a graphic novel, before it drops on October 13th.

Written by Leah Moore in collaboration with the surviving members of The Doors - and drawn by artists from around the comic book world - the MORRISON HOTEL anthology weaves the band’s influence into some of the lore that led to their status as the architects of counterculture.

Each Limited Deluxe Edition comes housed in a special slipcase with 3 9x14.5 art prints with images from the book. In addition, a certificate of authenticity signed by the writer Leah Moore will be included within the slipcase, and an exclusive 50th Anniversary Edition 12” picture disc of the complete MORRISON HOTEL album. The LP, which includes the classic “Roadhouse Blues,” features the original 1970 stereo mix remastered by The Doors' longtime engineer/mixer Bruce Botnick."


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04 May 2020

Michael McClure obituary


"Having previously collaborated with Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors, McClure began working with the group’s keyboardist Ray Manzarek..."


The Guardian



14 April 2020

Interviews with Robby Krieger in 2020



Robby Krieger: My Carrer in Five Songs (July 2020) Guitar Player


Jonesy's Jukebox (9 January 2020) YouTube


Jonesy's Jukebox (8 January 2020) 95.5 KLOS


25 March 2020

Guitar players...



"Guitar players - have you ever wanted to learn a Doors tune from the man himself? Grab your guitar, your amp, and tune in, because Robby Krieger will be giving a special video guitar lesson soon."


18 March 2020

I’m very happy to announce my first solo album in ten years...






"I'm very happy to announce my first solo album in ten years, The Ritual Begins at Sundown, out April 24 on The Players Club, an imprint of Mascot Label Group. The first track, “The Drift’, is out now everywhere. Hear the song or pre-order the album on CD, LP or Digitally at https://smarturl.it/RobbyKrieger?fbclid=IwAR1G36ZhfdS-KEYWEv5F3QZZTMZxmqzcoJ-CXfDXDcqALBv486qRlm1HNPw

‘The Ritual Begins At Sundown’ is a 10 song instrumental record with 9 originals and one cover, the Frank Zappa song ‘Chunga’s Revenge,’ The album features Krieger's long time writing partner, co-producer and former Zappa bassist Arthur Barrow, and Zappa alumni Tommy Mars (keyboards) and Chad Wackerman (drums). Highly recommended for Zappateers and fans of adventurous guitar histrionics."


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01 March 2020

The Story Behind the Pictures of Jim Morrison ‘Levitating’ Young Girls During a Photo Session in 1968



"Around July of 1968, photographer Frank Bez took two series of photos of Jim ‘levitating’, his longtime lover Pamela Courson and another brunette model named Cathy Cristiansen at the Hollywood Bowl."


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06 February 2020

Interview With DeeDee Keel



"Today we chat with DeeDee Keel, a true rock and roll fan and proud Groupie. No wonder the rock and roll lifestyle chose DeeDee, growing up in Venice Beach, she had Jim Morrison as a neighbour!"


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24 January 2020

Obituary: George ‘Skip’ Perry






"He photographed some of the greatest political leaders and entertainers of our time, including Jim Morrison..."

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20 December 2019

The Day of The Doors - January 4, 2020



"DAY OF THE DOORS SCHEDULE:


FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Morrison Hotel window photo opportunity
• The Doors pop up shop
• Morrison Hotel Gallery Doors Photo Exhibit
• Food Trucks
• Beer Garden
• DJs


TICKETED OPPORTUNITIES

1:00 p.m. – VIP photo slots begin
3:30 p.m. – Screening of When You’re Strange
5:00 p.m. – Signing with Robby Krieger for When You’re Strange ticket holders
5:30 p.m. – Henry Diltz photo raffle winner announced
6:30 p.m. – Artist on Artist conversation with Robby Krieger and special guest for The Doors: Break on Thru ticket holders
7:00 p.m. – Acoustic performance with Robby Krieger and Dennis Quaid for The Doors: Break on Thru ticket holders
7:30 p.m. – Sneak Preview Screening of The Doors: Break on Thru – A Tribute to Ray Manzarek"



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09 December 2019

The Doors: Break on Thru - A Celebration of Ray Manzarek






"THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU - A CELEBRATION OF RAY MANZAREK comes to a cinema near you for one night only on February 12th!

Join fellow fans at your local cinema to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of the late Ray Manzarek, co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors. A hybrid concert/documentary, the film captures the 2016 all-star tribute concert and includes rare archival footage of the band, conversations with Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, as well as new interviews with John Densmore and Robby Krieger."


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08 December 2019

Podcasts - 2019



02 December 2019

Acclaimed Nashville Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein Passes






"Nashville’s Bonnie Garner, then also a New Yorker, arranged for Rubenstein to have permanent access to The Fillmore East concert venue. The photographer thus documented Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Lou Reed, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Cameo, The MC5 and other major rock acts of the day."

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25 November 2019

R.I.P. Doug Lubahn, studio bassist for The Doors dead at 71






"Lubahn played on three of the band's most iconic early LPs: 1967's Strange Days, 1968's Waiting for the Sun, and 1969's The Soft Parade"


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14 November 2019

Music of Jim Morrison focus of NIU dance concert






"This fall, the Northern Illinois University dancers are reprising “Weird Scenes Inside the Goldmine,” the original dance created by professor Judy Chitwood based on the music and life of rock legend Jim Morrison and The Doors."


Daily Chronicle




10 November 2019

Love Her Madly - Bill Cosgrave






"A nostalgic memoir revealing the story of Jim Morrison’s first love, a long-lost friendship, and the man who existed before the Doors.

In the spring of 1965, Bill Cosgrave was smuggled across the border into the United States after receiving an irresistible invitation from his friend Mary Werbelow. Upon arriving at her apartment in Los Angeles, Mary introduced Bill to her boyfriend, Jim Morrison. The two men quickly bonded."



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01 November 2019

The Soft Parade: 50th anniversary deluxe edition is now available


"Come on, come on, come on, come on—THE SOFT PARADE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION is now available! Hand-numbered lithographs of the album’s interior gatefold artwork are also up in The Doors’ official store while supplies last."


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26 October 2019

The complete Tony Funches interview - 13th of August 2011






"The complete Tony Funches interview
13th of August 2011
Littleton, Denver, Colorado
At the Ned Kelly Irish Pub
With Peter Leiss & Jim Coke
For the documentary
The Terror of Art, The Legacy of The Doors
Tony Funches
1947 - 2017"

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05 October 2019

Pam e Jim - Alessandro Angeli






"Jim Morrison era un poeta e viveva in simbiosi con la sua ispirazione. Le sue canzoni lo spingevano a indagare percezioni profonde, per questo nascono prima di tutto come testi scritti, flussi di energia trascendente fissati sulla pagina.
Sarà Pamela Courson a insistere affinché Morrison riordini taccuini e carte per iniziare la sua produzione. Pam conosceva il lato più autentico di Jim..."



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19 September 2019

Interviews with Robby Krieger in 2019



Mixtape (17 October 2019) Facebook



Rock & Roll Road Trip Episode 410... (16 July 2019) YouTube


22 July 2019

Jim Morrison Signed Original 1970 Print Copy of "An American Prayer" Owned by Ray Manzarek






"Jim Morrison signed original 1970 print copy of his book of poetry "An American Prayer" that he gave to fellow band member Ray Manzarek. Morrison has signed the title page in black felt tip marker. This book was self-published by Morrison in the summer of 1970 with only 500 copies printed by Western Lithographers (Los Angeles). As rare as an original 1970 copy of this book is, a Jim Morrison signed original 1970 copy is even more rare, and a signed original 1970 copy that was actually owned by Ray Manzarek is pretty mind blowing! A 40-page small red leather-bound book with embossed gilt lettering on the cover. Measures 4 x 5. The book comes from the personal collection of a Doors photographer who Manzarek gave the book to. Overall very good condition, the binding is partially detached and there is red cover is partially removed on the bottom right corner of the cover. The book is completely intact. Comes with a letter of provenance from the photographer and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity."


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18 July 2019

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, THE SOFT PARADE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION 3CD/1LP set will be available on October 18


"The Doors’ fourth studio album, THE SOFT PARADE, became the band’s fourth straight Top Ten album when it was released 50 years ago today on July 18th!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, THE SOFT PARADE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION 3CD/1LP set will be available on October 18, limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, including the original album on 180-gram vinyl."


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08 July 2019

James Henke, Key Figure at Rock Hall of Fame and Rolling Stone Magazine, Dies at 64



"His other books included “The Rock Pack,” “The Jim Morrison Scrapbook,” “Marley Legend,” “Lennon Legend” and several Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guidebooks."

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Originally available as part of the LONDON FOG box set released in 2016, the CD is being released






"Originally available as part of the LONDON FOG box set released in 2016, the CD is being released on its own for the very first time! LONDON FOG contains The Doors’ first known live recordings, captured on the Sunset Strip in 1966, when they were the house band at the nightclub London Fog. 
The set, mastered by longtime Doors engineer and mixer Bruce Botnick, also includes liner notes penned by Nettie Peña. "


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"The all new www.jimmorrison.com is live now."


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