The music of the American classic rock, blues rock, and psychedelic rock band The Doors was a complex melting pot of various genres and influences. Among these influences were, of course, a series of literary influences, but, at the same time, there were also several mythological and spiritual influences (deeply… Read more“The Mythological And Spiritual Influences Of The Doors”
Author: Victor Rouă
Victor is a freelance writer, independent journalist, cryptocurrency-based blockchain blogger, music researcher, apprentice musician, Wikipedian, bachelor student as well as former student radio presenter and student TV presenter. He is the main author at The Rockpedia (since September 2019 onwards). In addition, he is also the main author at The Dockyards since March 2015 onwards.
10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Robby Krieger
Robby Krieger is a legendary American guitarist, best known as a member of the great American classic rock, blues rock, psychedelic rock, and acid rock band The Doors. Initially a flamenco guitarist (which added tremendous emotional and technical value to the overall sound of the band throughout the passage of… Read more“10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Robby Krieger”
10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Ray Manzarek
Ray Manzarek was one of the most talented, technical, and influential keyboardists and musicians of the 20th century, best known for his work with the legendary rock band the Doors during the late 1960s and early 1970s. This brief informative article consists of 10 interesting facts you should know about… Read more“10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Ray Manzarek”
The Literary Influences Of Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was one of the best American poets of the 20th century as well as a very naturally gifted singer. A highly charismatic and enchanting musician and intellectual, Jim Morrison was an avid reader from a young age. As a teenager, he immersed himself in a wide variety of… Read more“The Literary Influences Of Jim Morrison”
The Doors – An American Prayer (1978), An Enchanting Album Of Poetry And Music
An American Prayer is the title of the ninth and last studio album released by the American classic rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and acid rock band (with significant jazz influences) the Doors in 1978. It is an enchanting record of poetry by Jim Douglas Morrison and music by the… Read more“The Doors – An American Prayer (1978), An Enchanting Album Of Poetry And Music”
The Doors – The Soft Parade (1969), A Legendary Studio Album
The Soft Parade is the title of the Doors‘ fourth studio album released through Elektra Records in July, 1969. This studio album marked an important transition in the band’s history as their overall sound tilted more towards an orchestral one, departing as such from their previous blues-based instrumental essence. At… Read more“The Doors – The Soft Parade (1969), A Legendary Studio Album”
The Esoteric Symbolism Of The Cult’s Love Studio Album
During the 1980s, the British gothic rock band The Cult were one of the best and most popular rock bands of the decade. Their initial success came with their second studio album entitled Love which was released in 1985. In this brief article, I am analysing the esoteric symbolism of… Read more“The Esoteric Symbolism Of The Cult’s Love Studio Album”
The Tornadoes – A Legendary British Instrumental Rock Band
The Tornadoes were a legendary British instrumental rock formed in 1961 in London, England which was initially musically active up until 1967. They briefly reunited in 1975 as well. Their music was a mixture of instrumental rock, space age pop, surf rock, and beat, and they are best remembered for… Read more“The Tornadoes – A Legendary British Instrumental Rock Band”
The Complete History Of Fleetwood Mac (Documentary)
Fleetwood Mac is one of the most important bands in rock music history and, needless to say, one of the most commercially-successful and critically-acclaimed classic rock groups throughout the passage of time. The history of the band is quite a complex one, with many chapters as well as a tumultuous… Read more“The Complete History Of Fleetwood Mac (Documentary)”
Joe Satriani – A Legendary Electric Guitarist
Joe Satriani (alternatively known by his nickname ‘Satch’, given to him by a high school friend, John Riccio, who shortened his family name) is a legendary electric guitar wizard who started to play guitar at the age of 14, being inspired by the legendary Jimi Hendrix. He has been professionally… Read more“Joe Satriani – A Legendary Electric Guitarist”