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Doors of perception. From left, guitarist Robbie Krieger, organist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore and singer Jim Morrison let the good times roll in the Big Apple on the band's new box set Live in New York .

"Poetry and pure madness" is how Robert Shannon describes the Doors - and the experience of playing for the tribute band he fronts.

The Doors, one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the 1960s, were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film students Ray Manzarek, keyboards, and Jim Morrison, vocals; with drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger.

Actor-director Woody Allen is 74. Actor Paul Picerni is 87. Singer Billy Paul is 75.

Gary Busey delivers a rip-roaring set of oldies at "Doo Wop Saturday" on Nov. 21 - part of the Paso Digital Film Festival.

He's also an unpredictable man - as evidenced by his double-take-inducing appearance at last week's "New Moon" premiere .

Kyle MacLachlan is an actor by trade. He was the star of "Dune," "Blue Velvet," and "The Doors." He also has quite a television resume on shows, such as "Twin Peaks," "Sex and the City," and most recently, "Desperate Housewives." Since he was in college he has been a die-hard wine enthusiast and a few years ago with business partner Eric Dunham he ...

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Call it serendipity. Or karma. Maybe pure coincidence. Whatever. For 45 years, Ray Manzarek and Michael C Ford have shared a mutual admiration for communication, improvisation and creativity.

US actor Val Kilmer has arrived in Georgia to portray a journalist covering last year's Georgia-Russia war in a Hollywood film about the conflict, the movie's co-producer said on Tuesday.

Given the less than spectacular reviews for the new Amelia Earhart biopic, it's entirely possible that Monday's Variety headline will be " Amelia crashes and burns at the box office." And that would be their right.

MY dad was always keen to introduce his kids to the music of his youth. But he made an exception of The Doors.

A stunning, porcelain-skinned actress, Josie Bissett rose to fame portraying Jane Mancini on the iconic primetime soap, "Melrose Place" . A former model, this Seattle native with the much copied blonde.... A stunning, porcelain-skinned actress, Josie Bissett rose to fame portraying Jane Mancini on the iconic primetime soap, "Melrose Place" . A ...

Oliver Stone is a household name. A master of controversial subjects in award winning movies, a legendary provocateur, a brilliant film-maker, director, writer and producer.

This son of actor Bruce Glover and former dancer Betty Glover first impressed movie audiences as the nerdy George McFly in the hit "Back to the Future" ..... This son of actor Bruce Glover and former dancer Betty Glover first impressed movie audiences as the nerdy George McFly in the hit "Back to the Future" . Crispin Glover, however, already ...

Sensuously handsome and full-lipped, this actor quickly established himself in a handful of featured roles in films and as a regular on the acclaimed drama series "Picket Fences" . Born in Australia of.... Sensuously handsome and full-lipped, this actor quickly established himself in a handful of featured roles in films and as a regular on the ...

Former "American Idol," judge Paula Abdul will guest star on the Lifetime hit of "Drop Dead Diva" as a...judge! The episode, titled "The Dress", will air on Sept.

In a display of pyrotechnics likely not on the concert plan, a 28-year-old Utah man was arrested after police said he started a field fire outside the Usana Amphitheater during the Def Leppard show Tuesday.

Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network 2009-08-28 02:57:04 - Forgotten footage of THE DOORS final New York shows is to be released as a six-CD collection in November .

The Doors played their final four New York shows with Jim Morrison on Jan. 17 and 18, 1970 at the city's Felt Forum.