50 Years Ago Today 7/3/1971

[dad911]

Morrison made his final album with The Doors, “L.A. Woman,” in 1971, and moved to Paris soon afterwards.

There, on July 3, 1971, he was found dead in a bathtub. No autopsy was performed and accounts of what caused his death are disputed.

He was one of several rock stars — including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones — to die at 27.

https://apnews.com/article/europe-paris-entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-2e0ce9f13e07127c27c008982ad87ac4

[flskala]

I recently listened to a very long interview with him. Dude was super intelligent. Terrible loss considering what more they could've done. Nearly every time LA woman comes on and I'm in the car, peddle goes right to the floor.

[Crowbob]

Originally Posted by flskala

I recently listened to a very long interview with him. Dude was super intelligent. Terrible loss considering what more they could've done. Nearly every time LA woman comes on and I'm in the car, peddle goes right to the floor.

He always struck me as an intelligent person. Link to the interview, if possible?

[flskala]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

He always struck me as an intelligent person. Link to the interview, if possible?

Sure thing-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQnqA6zRkE

You may have heard this one already but I only learned of it fairly recently. Listened to the whole thing at work - time well spent.

[Crowbob]

Thank you!

[KFC911]

I went through my "Doors phase" back in college, have 'em all on vinyl.

Thanks!

[Racerbvd]

The very first favorite song I had was Come on Baby Light my Fire.

[craigster59]

And 100 years ago today......

[Mike Andrew]

Commemorate the day every year.

Childhood friend roadied for them for a while. He has some interesting stories.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by craigster59

And 100 years ago today......

Outstanding catch!!

[Baz]

The single was only about half the length. This is the full version.

I consider it one of the most iconic songs of my time.