The Doors: The Greatest Psychedelic Rock Group

From the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, The Doors blazed more trails in psychedelic rock than any other band, led by the charismatic vocals of lead singer/song writer Jim Morrison. The band also boasted a Jewish connection with the brilliant guitarist Robbie Krieger, who was vital to the composition of some of their most famous hits.

Author and rock historian Richie Unterberger presents and discusses film clips of their incomparable songs, which blend rock, blues, jazz, and classical music with daring poetic lyrics. Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books, including volumes on the Beatles, the Who, the Velvet Underground, Bob Marley, and 1960s folk-rock. He teaches courses on rock and soul music history at several Bay Area colleges. His latest book, San Francisco: Portrait of a City, was published by Taschen earlier this year.