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Classic Albums: The Doors
Classic Albums: The Doors

Classic Albums: The Doors

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

22 April 2008

Country

Norway

Cast

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Self (archive footage)

Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

Self

Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger

Self

John Densmore

John Densmore

Self

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

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