These albums are often omitted from “essential” discographies but are worth exploring for completists. The Doors were a legendary live act. Key official releases include:
| Year Released | Album | Source | |----------------|-------|--------| | 1970 | | Compiled from 1969–1970 shows (LA, New York, Detroit) | | 1983 | Alive, She Cried | 1968–1970 performances; includes Gloria and Moonlight Drive | | 2001 | Live in Detroit | Complete 1970 show | | 2002 | Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 1968 concert, later released on DVD/CD | | 2008 | Live in New York | 1970 Felt Forum shows (6 CDs) | | 2017 | London Fog 1966 | Earliest known live recording (pre-fame, blues-heavy) | Essential listen: Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1968) captures the band at their peak. 4. Essential Compilations & Box Sets For new listeners, compilations are a great entry point.
Band: The Doors Active Years: 1965–1973 (with Jim Morrison, 1965–1971; post-Morrison, 1971–1973) Core Members: Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar), John Densmore (drums) Genre: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, acid rock, spoken word
These albums are often omitted from “essential” discographies but are worth exploring for completists. The Doors were a legendary live act. Key official releases include:
| Year Released | Album | Source | |----------------|-------|--------| | 1970 | | Compiled from 1969–1970 shows (LA, New York, Detroit) | | 1983 | Alive, She Cried | 1968–1970 performances; includes Gloria and Moonlight Drive | | 2001 | Live in Detroit | Complete 1970 show | | 2002 | Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 1968 concert, later released on DVD/CD | | 2008 | Live in New York | 1970 Felt Forum shows (6 CDs) | | 2017 | London Fog 1966 | Earliest known live recording (pre-fame, blues-heavy) | Essential listen: Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1968) captures the band at their peak. 4. Essential Compilations & Box Sets For new listeners, compilations are a great entry point.
Band: The Doors Active Years: 1965–1973 (with Jim Morrison, 1965–1971; post-Morrison, 1971–1973) Core Members: Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar), John Densmore (drums) Genre: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, acid rock, spoken word