Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison’s iconic status in the history of rock is hard to dispute. But what goes along with his role as lead singer and primary lyricist for the Doors is his bad boy image – especially when it comes it his run-ins with the law. Tha...

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Well, here's something interesting for Doors fans: According to a recent Craiglist posting, the owner of the Los Angeles building that's said to be Jim Morrison's last known U.S. residence is selling furnishings from his apartment.

Jim Morrison would have turned 70 on Dec. 8, and while it's impossible to imagine what he might have done over the past few decades if he hadn't passed away in 1971, he'd probably have Internet access if he were still alive -- which he could use to stream a trio of free Doors films from Qello.

It appears after the death of Jim Morrison, The Doors struggled heavily to get a decent reception on any post Morrison albums. 'Full Circle' was no exception. The album was released in August 1972.

The first two albums without Jim were anything but well received. The Doors had officially disbanded five years earlier decided to give it more more go with 'An American Prayer', released in November 1978.

Bring back the edgy sound and that's just what The Doors did. 'Morrison Hotel' released in February 1970 featured John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful) used the pseudonym G.Puglese and played harmonica on "Roadhouse Blues". The album also featured blues guitar specialist Lonnie Mack on bass.

Let's welcome the horns and strings and that's just what The Doors did on "The Soft Parade" which was released in July 1969. Unfortunately the album was not as successful as the first three albums because the sound was way different than what The Doors had established.

The debut album, 'The Doors' was definitely a tough act to follow as their second released came in September 1967, titled 'Strange Days.'

Right off the bat The Doors had the magic with their debut album, 'The Doors', it was an immediate success, shot up to #2 in the U.S. and the sales speak for themselves at 12 million copies worldwide.

'Absolutely Live' is The Doors first live release that included various locations Los Angeles, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York and Copenhagen, Denmark. The album was a double album with performances from 1969 and 1970.

They did it, "Waiting For The Sun" was The Doors first and only album to reach #1 and it produced The Doors second #1 single titled, "Hello, I Love You."