The Doors FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Kings of Acid Rock [Paperback]

It has been 40 years since the untimely death of L.A.'s mystic and rock's Dionysus, Jim Morrison, yet the Doors have consistently inspired new generations of fans worldwide ever since. Highlighting one of the most influential, original, and outrageous American bands of the 1960s,The Doors FAQis a dynamic, unorthodox exploration of this remarkable band and its enigmatic lead singer.

Drawing upon unique sources, Rich Weidman digs deep and serves up fresh perspective on the music, from the garage to the hits to the outtakes; and on the band's members, from their roots, influences, and key industry partners to their rare talents, personal foibles, love affairs, and arrests. This volume also details every studio album and live recording, all the highs and lows of the Doors in concert (including the notorious 1969 Miami concert), Morrison's 40-day trial, and the death of the Lizard King in Paris in 1971, as well as post-Morrison milestones. Unlike the straightforward narratives of other Doors biographies, this inventive, ceremonious biographical collage leaves no stone unturned, covering the band both with Morrison and post-Morrison, including the 2010When You're Strangedocumentary and the recent pardon of Morrison by the State of Florida for the Miami concert. Countless rare images from album art to ticket stubs to posters accompany the text, in this dazzling edition of solid rock scholarship.

Rich Weidman(Ocoee, FL) is a search engine optimization specialist and social media strategist, and is cofounder and editor of Alternative Reel, a pop culture website that receives 3.5 million unique visitors annually. He has coauthored and edited several regional travel guides, includingThe Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's TriangleandThe Insiders' Guide to Charlotte, and has contributed to theEncyclopedia of North Carolina. He currently writes online travel destination guides.