The Doors perform first of two shows at Boston Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1970)


Video: 'The Doors Live At Boston Arena, MA. April 10,1970 (Early Show)'

(Friday, April 10, 1970, 7:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act Gordon Lowe & Axis) — American rock band The Doors performed the first of two shows tonight at the Boston Arena in Boston.

The Boston concerts were among the band’s several live performances professionally recorded between July 1969 and May 1970 for the group’s first live album Absolutely Live, released July 20, 1970.