Category Archives: The Doors

Jim Morrison first rock star arrested on stage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)


Video: 'The Doors - 1967-09-12 - Jim Morrison Arrested At New Haven'

(Sunday, December 10, 1967, shortly after midnight EST) — Jim Morrison, the lead singer for The Doors, was arrested on stage tonight at the New Haven Arena in New Haven, Connecticut, during a benefit concert for the New Haven College scholarship fund. Continue reading Jim Morrison first rock star arrested on stage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)

‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)

(Saturday, December 9, 1967)“Love Me Two Times” by The Doors debuted today at #75, the band’s third appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)

The Doors tape appearance on ‘Jonathan Winters Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1967)


Video: 'Doors - Moonlight drive 1967' (original audio replaced with the studio version and additional unrelated footage added in)

(Monday, December 4, 1967) — The Doors taped an appearance today at CBS Television City in Los Angeles for the Dec. 27, 1967, national premiere edition of The Jonathan Winters Show on CBS, performing “Moonlight Drive” and “Light My Fire.” Continue reading The Doors tape appearance on ‘Jonathan Winters Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1967)

‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1967)


Video: 'Strange Days' (10 videos)

(Saturday, November 18, 1967)Strange Days, the second studio album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks (Nov. 18/25, Dec. 2/9, 1967). Continue reading ‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1967)

‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)


Video: 'Strange Days' (10 videos)

(Saturday, November 4, 1967)Strange Days, the second studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

The Doors perform at Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1967)


Video: 'The Doors Soul Kitchen/Break On Through Live at Santa Clara "Continental Ballroom" 1967'

(Friday, November 3, 1967)The Doors performed tonight at the Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1967)

‘People Are Strange’ by The Doors peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1967)

(Saturday, October 28, 1967)“People Are Strange” by The Doors peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘People Are Strange’ by The Doors peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1967)