#12: The Origins and Chaos Behind Iconic Hits

Their breakout album featured hits like “Light My Fire” and “The End”; the latter initially a breakup tribute to Jim Morrison’s ex, Mary Werbelow, before evolving into the epic anthem showcased in Apocalypse Now.

Amid the recordings, an LSD-fueled Morrison caused havoc – from threatening to destroy studio equipment to an erratic break-in at Sunset Sound Recorders, believing it ablaze, and flooding the premises with a fire extinguisher.