The Doors By Bobbi Klein. January- February, 1967.

Anaheim Convention Centre Anaheim CA 15th July 1967.

16 Magazine Photo Session, New York City, NY, Mid September,1967. 📷 Gloria Stavers

Regardless of his own aptitude, Morrison appreciated his bandmates’ talent and he made a gesture to them that still resonates with Densmore. “He said, ‘Why don’t we just split all the credits,'” he says. “That moment was pivotal. I don’t think any musical organization since the Thirties had done that. It produced 200 percent commitment from each of the four members. Later, when we played a gig and we were big, and we were introduced as ‘Jim Morrison and the Doors,’ he dragged the announcer back out and forced him to call it ‘The Doors.’ He was the star frontman, but behind the scenes, it was totally equal.”

January-February 1967, Venice Beach, California. © Bobby Klein.

In May 1967, "Elektra Records" organized a lunch in Los Angeles for The Doors.  

1967.07.28-30   Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA.

Magnifique winter 💙

When The Doors came together, “a diamond was formed. And it was clear and hard and luminous.” – Ray Manzarek

The Doors by Gene Trindl. During a  public photo  shoot for "Elektra Records", Los Angeles, California, late Summer-early Fall, 1966

1967.06.19-30   The Scene, New York, NY, US. Photos by   Don Paulsen (June 27th)

The Doors 1967.09.09 Village Theatre,New York, NY. 📷Nathan Farb