The Doors
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1965
Band Formation
The Doors formed in Los Angeles after Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek met.
1967
Debut Album Release
The Doors release their self-titled debut album, "The Doors."
1967
Breakthrough Hit
"Light My Fire" reaches number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
1967
Second Album Release
The Doors release "Strange Days".
1968
Album Release
The Doors release "Waiting for the Sun".
1969
Album Release
The Doors release "The Soft Parade".
1969
Miami Incident
Jim Morrison is accused of indecent exposure in Miami.
1970
Album Release
The Doors release "Morrison Hotel".
1971
Final Album with Morrison
The Doors release "L.A. Woman."
1971
Morrison's Death
Jim Morrison dies, and Manzarek, Krieger, and Densmore continue as The Doors.
1971
Album Release
The Doors (without Jim Morrison) release "Other Voices".
1972
Album Release
The Doors (without Jim Morrison) release "Full Circle".
1991
Film Release
Oliver Stone's film "The Doors" is released.
1993
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Doors are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.