Tag Archives: The Doors

Swimsuit Edition: Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney & Jim Morrison

Swimsuit Edition: Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney & Jim Morrison

Check out these awesome photo’s of Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney and Jim Morrison having some fun in the sun. The Jim Morrison photo is awesome!!!

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The Doors “Waiting For The Sun” Album Cover Photo Location

The Doors “Waiting For The Sun” Album Cover Photo Location

The Doors “Waiting For The Sun” album cover was taken in 1968 by photography Paul Ferrara 1968 Los Angeles, California. I tried to dig a little deeper and find the exact location in Los Angeles where this photo was taken and it seems as it was taken on a cliff off of Laurel Canyon Blvd.

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Three Years After Jim Morrison’s Death His Partner Pamela Courson Died Here

Three Years After Jim Morrison’s Death His Partner Pamela Courson Died Here

Pamela Courson was Jim Morrison’s long-term companion having dated him from when she met him in 1965 until she found him dead in a bathtub in 1971. They had a very tumultuous relationship but Courson eventually ended up inheriting Morrison’s entire estate as Morrison left everything in his will to her.

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The Doors “The Best Of” + Nirvana “Nevermind” Album Cover Mash-Up

The Doors “The Best Of” + Nirvana “Nevermind” Album Cover Mash-Up

We recently found a cool The Beatles + Oasis album “cover” mash up. Well here is another cool one from the same site…The Doors – “The Best Of” + Nirvana – “Nevermind”

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List Of Jim Morrison’s Six Arrests And Mug Shots

List Of Jim Morrison’s Six Arrests And Mug Shots

Jim Morrison had several brushes with the law throughout his life. Here’s a breakdown of Jim’s extensive rap sheet..

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Best Portrayal Of A Musician: Val Kilmer As Jim Morrison Or Gary Busey As Buddy Holly?

Best Portrayal Of A Musician: Val Kilmer As Jim Morrison Or Gary Busey As Buddy Holly?

In my opinion these are the two best performances by an Actor portraying a Musician. They both make you forget that they are actually acting and that they actually are not Jim Morrison or Buddy Holly. They did an amazing job looking and and acting like the person they are portraying. Let us know who you think did a better job…

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Jim Morrison’s Last Show With The Doors December 12, 1970 At The Warehouse New Orleans

Jim Morrison’s Last Show With The Doors December 12, 1970 At The Warehouse New Orleans

Here’s a photo of Jim Morrison performing with The Doors for the last time on December 12, 1970. It was at the show that keyboardist Ray Manzaek said, he felt Morrison ”leave the stage” even though Morrison was still standing in front of the microphone. When his spirit returned, Morrison smashed a hole through the stage with his microphone stand ending the concert early.

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The Doors “Strange Days” Album Cover Photo Location

The Doors “Strange Days” Album Cover Photo Location

This album cover for The Doors second album, 1967's "Strange Days" was a photo that Joel Brodsky took in a small residential street in New York City after Jim Morrison refused to be photographed for the cover.  Inspired by 1954's circus film "La Strada" the photographer decided to shoot a circus like photograph for the cover image.   Here's [...]

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Jim Morrison’s Indian Concho Belt

Jim Morrison’s Indian Concho Belt

The belt that Jim Morrison made famous live with The Doors and in many of his photo shoots is called a "concho belt."  A traditional concho belt is unique to the Zuni and the Diné (Navajo), the Pueblo tribes from the Southwestern United States. After doing a bit of research it looks like it was made [...]

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Jim Morrison Died Here: 17 Rue Beautreillis In Paris, France On July 3, 1971

Jim Morrison Died Here: 17 Rue Beautreillis In Paris, France On July 3, 1971

  Jim Morrison died in this rented apartment on 17 Rue Beautreillis Paris, France 75004.  In his short stay in Paris,  Jim went for long walks through the city, admiring the city's architecture, Morrison grew a beard, and by all accounts, became depressed and was planning to return to the US.   On July 3, 1971, [...]

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