The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1970)


Video: 'The Doors - Bakersfield 1970 (Synced footage)'

(Friday, August 21, 1970, evening PDT) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield, California.

Morrison was interviewed backstage by a local television crew, discussing his views on freedom for an artist to perform, and his hope that the trial will be over before an upcoming European tour.


Video: 'The Doors - Live At Bakersfield Civic Auditorium, CA, August 21, 1970. (Bakersfield Civic Arena) - FULL CONCERT ALBUM' (11 videos)