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Iconic American rock band of the 1960s counterculture, known for their psychedelic sound, poetic lyrics, and the charismatic, enigmatic presence of frontman Jim Morrison. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film students Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, along with drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger. The Doors quickly rose to fame with their self-titled debut album in 1967, featuring the hit 'Light My Fire'. Their music blended rock, blues, psychedelia, and Morrison's dark, poetic lyrics. The band released six studio albums before Morrison's death in 1971 effectively ended their classic lineup, though they briefly continued as a trio until disbanding in 1973.

• Lead singer Jim Morrison cultivated a deliberately provocative, shamanistic stage persona, often pushing boundaries with erratic behavior and explicit lyrics, leading to frequent clashes with authorities.
• Morrison was arrested on stage in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1967 and famously charged with indecent exposure and obscenity during a concert in Miami in 1969, resulting in a highly publicized trial that damaged the band's touring prospects.
• Jim Morrison died unexpectedly in Paris on July 3, 1971, at age 27. The official cause was listed as heart failure, but no autopsy was performed, fueling persistent rumors and conspiracy theories about the exact circumstances (drug overdose, foul play). His grave in Père Lachaise Cemetery became a major pilgrimage site.
• The surviving members (Manzarek, Krieger, Densmore) attempted to continue as a trio after Morrison's death, releasing two albums ('Other Voices' and 'Full Circle'), but disbanded in 1973 due to lack of commercial success and creative direction without Morrison.