In the Summer of 1965, Ray Manzarek had a chance encounter on Venice Beach with Jim Morrison, a young poet whom he knew when they were both students at UCLA’s film school. Jim told Ray he had been living on a friend’s rooftop writing songs. Though Morrison had never intended to be a singer, he sat down on the beach and sang the new songs to Ray, including “Moonlight Drive.” Manzarek thought they were the best rock and roll lyrics he ever heard.

Pickin’ On The Doors, the latest installment of CMH RECORDS’ acclaimed Pickin’ On Series featuring bluegrass interpretations of influential artists, is out today, June 28. Over 30 years in and 80 albums deep, the Pickin’ On Series is one of the most beloved traditions at CMH and here for the first time, Alabama bluegrass quartet Iron Horse turn their focus to one of the most iconoclastic bands of the 60s.

CMH RECORDS is celebrating the upcoming release of Pickin’ On The Doors with the early release of “Riders on the Storm,” out today, June 14. Pickin’ On The Doors, the latest installment of the label’s acclaimed Pickin’ On series featuring bluegrass interpretations of influential artists, will be released on June 28.

Born out of a love of rock music and for the virtuosity of bluegrass musicians, CMH Records’ Pickin’ On series has continued for over three decades, producing over 80 albums of unique bluegrass renditions of indie rock, pop, heavy metal, music from films and more. On June 28 another title gets added to the acclaimed collection with the release of Pickin’ On The Doors.

Galvanizing modern classic rock trio THE BLACK MOODS unveiled an electrifying cover of The Doors’ 1970’s hit “Roadhouse Blues” featuring The Doors’ guitarist Robby Krieger and rock singer-songwriter Diamante last October which “infuse(d) this classic with fresh energy and gusto” (Rock & Blues Muse).

Rhino is kicking off the New Year with 18 limited-edition titles releasing throughout January. Start Your Ear Off Right features releases from celebrated artists like Black Sabbath, The Doors, The English Beat, Grateful Dead, Stevie Nicks, Velvet Underground, Yes and more. Kicking off January 5, these exclusive releases will be available at participating brick-and-mortar and online retailers.

For more information on participating retailers in North America, visit rhino.com/syeor.

Today, December 8th, 2023, we at Grateful Web pause to remember the enigmatic and profoundly influential Jim Morrison, whose birth on this day resonates through the corridors of rock history. Morrison, an artist who seamlessly blended poetry with rock 'n' roll, redefined the frontiers of music with his lyrical ingenuity and charismatic stage presence.

Galvanizing modern classic rock trio THE BLACK MOODS are excited to announce their new single, an electrifying cover of The Doors

Infinite Objects, the pioneering force in the digital art collectables realm, is proud to announce the unveiling of an exclusive digital music collectable from The Doors as part of its Music Moments curated by ZEAL.

The Doors - Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1968 is now available as a limited edition collectible Infinite Objects Moving Poster, celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Doors’ “Live At The Hollywood Bowl” performance on July 5, 1968 in its entirety.

In celebration of Rhino's 45th Anniversary, the label is launching Rhino Reds, a new series of limited-edition reissues pressed on custom "Rhino Red" vinyl.

Over the next few months, Rhino will release classic albums and rarities from its vast music archive, showcasing records by key artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Each complete reissue will feature a bonus 7-inch, both pressed on translucent "Rhino Red" vinyl, based on the PMS color used in Rhino's logo.