the doors

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

What an accolade.

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These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

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When you hear these songs, it's impossible not to think of the corresponding TV show or movie.

Rockin' a full half century.

Sometimes it's too hard to carry on as things were.

Band's debut LP laid the groundwork for brief but electrifying career.

First single off band's debut album fizzled before it became a classic.

Doors frontman was apparently excited about contracting potentially fatal syphilis.

Movie will also include a new musical performance and conversations with surviving band members.