[PDF] Legends Of Rock Roll The Doors eBook

Author : James Hoag
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,55 MB
Release : 2020-04-23
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Welcome to another in the Legends of Rock & Roll series.This is, like the others, a mini-biography of one the greatest of American bands, The Doors. The Doors were one of most intense and radical rock groups of the Sixties and their legacy can still be felt today, 40 years after the death of Jim Morrison. Their career was short, only about 6 years, but they fit a lifetime of music into those 6 years.This was the Sixties, the generation that gave us LSD, hippies, protests of the Vietnam War, flower children, and free love. Jim Morrison and the Doors wrote and sang about all of that. They were as interesting to watch on stage as they were to listen to. This book is about the group, but even more importantly, it's about the music. This series is my way of honoring the people that have brought so much joy to our lives over the years.It is an unauthorized fan tribute.Inside you'll find: Introduction - Remarks about The Doors in general and a kick-off for the book.In the Beginning - A brief biography of each of the four members of the Doors and how they came together.Birth of the Doors - The beginning of the band. Do you know how they got their name?The London Fog - Their first job prior to moving up to the big time and getting a record contract.The First Album: "The Doors" - This album contains their signature song "Light My Fire", their first number one.The Ed Sullivan Show - In the late Sixties, no one stood up to Ed Sullivan. Jim Morrison did."Strange Days" - The Doors release a second album with a "strange" cover.New Haven, Connecticut - Did you know Jim Morrison was the first performer to be arrested during a concert? Find out why."Waiting for the Sun" - The Doors third album is their only album to reach number one.Jim Morrison Begins to Self-Destruct - The drinking and the drugs were finally catching with with Jim.Meltdown in Miami - Jim Morrison is arrested again. Did he really do what they said he did?"Morrison Hotel" - Jim's life continued to spin out of control. He is arrested again and their fifth album is released."L.A. Woman" - The last album Jim Morrison actively participated in also contains some of the group's best work.Paris - What really happened the night Jim Morrison died?The 27 Club - Do you know how many performers and writers have died during their 27th year?After Jim Morrison - The band tries to move on without Jim, but finds they can't really do it."An American Prayer" - the last Doors album is recorded using old recordings of Jim reciting his poetry, Taking It Up to the Present - Various events that have happened between the late Seventies and today.Legacy of The Doors - Every Legends book has a Legacy section where we review the awards and contributions of the artist.Afterword - My closing thoughtsSelected Discography - A list of the major works by The Doors.

Author : Sebastian Schmid
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 26,97 MB
Release : 2003-03-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 3638176878

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Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1, University of Constance (Language Institute), course: Cultural Studies: North America, language: English, abstract: The Doors, who were recently honoured to be the most famous band of the USA, are now selling more records per year than during their whole career with vocalist Jim Morrison1. Almost everything about this band is legendary: their singer, the electric poet Morrison, their all styles of music including sound, the rise and fall of the band and their entry into the Hall of Fame2. In order to analyse The Doors one must consider the historical and political events, which had a deep impact on the social changes of the 60s. At a time when the world was threatened to lose control, the college students who were the main audience for rock music wanted musicians and performers who also threatened to go out of control3 and that was what The Doors did at that time. Furthermore one has to take a close look on their music, lyrics, image and live performance. The late 60s were the era of mass movement. There was a need among young people for the intimacy of the listening experience, public events, such as the Monterey Pop Festival, the Human Be-Ins in San Franzisco and Woodstock4 took place during this period. The Doors were the first of the new era of Rock ’n’ Roll who brought theatrical quality to music and knew about the power of entertainment. They represented one possible form of the merging between high culture and popular culture. They were so successful, that they were the first American rock band to produce eight consecutive gold albums. What were the reasons for the success of The Doors during the 60s, why have they influenced so many bands and why are they still so successful? 1 Moddemann, p. 7 2 Ibid., p. 9 3 Curtis, p. 215 4 Ibid., p. 130

Author : Pete Prown
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780793540426

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Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of rock guitar legends examining over three hundred artists beginning in the 1950s and covering a wide range of styles and includes performers such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Duane Eddy, Buddy Holly, Keith Richards, and more.

Author : Rich Weidman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 11,74 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1617131148

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THE DOORS FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE KINGS OF ACID ROCK

Author : Billy F Gibbons
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0760367981

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Expanded for the occasion of ZZ Top’s 50th anniversary, Billy F Gibbons: Rock + Roll Gearhead throws wide Gibbons’ garage and studio doors for an exclusive look at his exquisite collection of cars and guitars. Love cars, guitars, and ZZ Top? This visually stunning tour through this Grade-A Texas gearhead's weird, wild life, vintage and way-out custom guitars, and influential hot rods and custom cars is mandatory education. From the near-mythical ’59 Les Paul sunburst known as “Pearly Gates” and the “Furry One” of MTV renown to cars like the Eliminator, CadZZilla, and Kopperhed, they’re all here—more than 60 guitars and 15 astounding vehicles, all expounded upon by BFG himself and shown in commissioned color and artistic black-and-white photography. Cars and guitars that have made their way to light since the book's first publication in 2005 are included: Cars: Mexican Blackbird 1958 Thunderbird Quintana ’50 Ford Custom El Camino Grocery-Getter custom Whiskey Runner '34 Ford Coupe ’51 Willys Wagon Guitars: Party Peelers John Bolin Customs Neiman Marcus BFG SG Nacho Telecaster John Bolin "Think Buck" T-style Mexican Blackbird solidbody Mojo Maker Tone Bender Zemaitis custom Marconi Lab Guitar 1929 Dixie Ukelele 1939 Rickenbacker Frying Pan …and more! While BFG’s cars ’n’ guitars are the stuff of legend, no less intriguing are the tales behind his incredible music career. From teenage Houston garage rocker to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the whole story is between these covers, told in the Good Reverend Willie G’s own words and illustrated with photos and memorabilia from his personal archive. As with many rockers, Billy F Gibbons' jones for hot rods and customs is the stuff of legend. But beyond this bona fide bluesman's mastery of the six-string and unrepentant love for internal combustion is a noted collector whose own designs have manifested themselves in hundreds of mind-bending cars and guitars. This is the definitive and official record of that genius.

Author : Artie Traum
Publisher : Oak Publications
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 1962-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1783234520

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The story of Rock and Roll guitar through the lives and music of twelve all-time greats. Explore the styles of the players who created them, through riffs, left- and right-hand techniques, and solos. In-depth chapters on each player also includes photos, biography, and tips on guitars and equipment to get an authentic sound.

Author : Robby Krieger
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 23,24 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 031624354X

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In his tell-all, legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," opens up about his band's meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock 'n' roll. ​Few bands are as shrouded in the murky haze of rock mythology as The Doors, and parsing fact from fiction has been a virtually impossible task. But now, after fifty years, The Doors' notoriously quiet guitarist is finally breaking his silence to set the record straight. Through a series of vignettes, Robby Krieger takes readers back to where it all happened: the pawn shop where he bought his first guitar; the jail cell he was tossed into after a teenage drug bust; his parents' living room where his first songwriting sessions with Jim Morrison took place; the empty bars and backyard parties where The Doors played their first awkward gigs; the studios where their iconic songs were recorded; and the many concert venues that erupted into historic riots. Set the Night on Fire is packed with never-before-told stories from The Doors' most vital years, and offers a fresh perspective on the most infamous moments of the band's career. Krieger also goes into heartbreaking detail about his life's most difficult struggles, ranging from drug addiction to cancer, but he balances out the sorrow with humorous anecdotes about run-ins with unstable fans, famous musicians, and one really angry monk. Set the Night on Fire is at once an insightful time capsule of the '60s counterculture, a moving reflection on what it means to find oneself as a musician, and a touching tale of a life lived non-traditionally. It's not only a must-read for Doors fans, but an essential volume of American pop culture history.

Author : Gillian G. Gaar
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 19,21 MB
Release : 2015-04-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 1627887059

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Take an up-front and behind-the-scenes look at The Doors. Although their career with their wild and unpredictable frontman lasted barely six years, The Doors are one of the most mind-blowing bands in rock history. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film school acquaintances Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, the band became famous for a sound driven by powerful keyboards and haunting, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Rounded out by guitarist Robbie Krieger and drummer John Densmore, the quartet released a string of six highly successful studio albums. Jim Morrison's death at age 27 didn't stop him or the band from joining the rock world's pantheon. The Doors: The Illustrated History is an extensive, chronological examination of the band's career with Morrison - a period which, though brief, suffers no shortage of tales and anecdotes - as well as their short stint as a trio post-Morrison and their more recent collaborations with the likes of Ian Astbury, Perry Farrell, Scott Weiland, and Skrillex. Candid concert images, revealing offstage photographs, and images of memorabilia like picture sleeves, gig posters, ticket stubs, buttons, and more comprise over 250 illustrations. A roster of respected music journalists' insightful analyses of each of the band's studio releases completes this in-depth, up-close look at this intense group of musicians and the legendary music they created. No fan will want to miss it!

Author : Neil Cossar
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 13,95 MB
Release : 2014-08
Category : Rock music
ISBN : 9781783055104

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Births, deaths and marriages, No1 singles, drug busts and arrests, famous gigs and awards... all these and much more appear in this fascinating 50 year almanac.Using a page for every day of the calendar year, the author records a variety of rock and pop events that took place on a given day of the month across the years.This Day in Music is fully illustrated with hundreds of pictures, cuttings and album covers, making this the must-have book for any pop music fan.

Author : Pete Fornatale
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 25,19 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Traces the history of rock and roll music from the 1950's to the present day and discusses its changing styles and leading personalities.