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The Doors were probably the most significant group in Los Angeles that was not surf-oriented. Their unique variety of electric blues gave the Doors an aura of profundity that has grown during the decades since lead singer Jim Morrison's death in 1971. By themselves, Morrison's lyrics read like adolescent posturing, but with his sexually charged delivery, Ray Manzarek's organ and Robby Krieger's jazzy guitar, they become eerie, powerful and dark. Although a blues-based band, the Doors established themselves as a national success in 1967 with their first album, "The Doors". Their main lyrical themes were sex and death presented in a very blatant style. In their theatricality, they were almost pre-punk....more

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    by The EditorsFebruary 27, 2008Comments (5)

    It’s that time again… Noise Pop time! The best thing about this festival is that when you really begin to dig through the schedule you realize that there are talented, up-and-coming bands to be experienced each and every night. That’s what this festival is all about: the unknown… even if there are a slew of excellent mid-level bands to see. (read more)

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