Classic Albums: The Doors

Classic Albums: The Doors

22/4/2008 0h 52m 7.7/10

Overview

A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and the three remaining Doors--guitarist Robbie Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, and drummer John Densmore. The three band members also play some of their instrumental parts from the album, offering invaluable insight into how the songs were constructed.

Director

Bob Smeaton

Top Billed Cast

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Self (archive footage)

Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger

Self

John Densmore

John Densmore

Self

Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

Self

Perry Farrell

Perry Farrell

Self

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