Los Angeles Mayor To Proclaim January 4th ‘Day Of The Doors’

On January 4, 1967 The Doors issued their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records, which contained such iconic songs as “Light My Fire,” “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” and “The End.” The Doors formed in Los Angeles and the band’s home city will honor them on the upcoming 50th anniversary of their debut LP with “Day Of The Doors.”

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Mike Bonin will proclaim January 4, 2017 as “Day Of The Doors” at a public event on that date which will be held at the intersection of Pacific and Windward Avenues – the location of the famed “Venice” sign. Surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger will be on hand as will family members of the late Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.

“Very apropos that The Doors are jumpstarting our 50th in Venice where we started,” said Densmore. “Our songs sprang up out of the Pacific like beautiful, edible silver fish… and apparently the world took a big bite.”

“Venice is a place where many have chased their pleasures or dug their treasures. It is a place that birthed The Doors and taught us all to cherish the funky, weird, and world-renowned vibe that Jim, Ray, Robby, and John helped make famous,” said City Councilmember Mike Bonin. “I am very happy to be amongst the feast of friends celebrating The Doors’ 50th anniversary, and I thank the band, their management, and the Venice Chamber of Commerce for making this celebration possible.”