#14: Unusual Times with The Doors

With the release of their second album, Strange Days, The Doors captivated America through a unique blend of blues and dark psychedelic rock, underscored by Jim Morrison’s compelling lyrics and persona. During 1967’s Summer of Love, Morrison, in New York, starred in Joel Brodsky’s iconic Young Lion photoshoot.

Notorious for his romantic escapades, Jim Morrison encountered Velvet Underground’s Nico in New York, sparking an instant connection. Their whirlwind romance was short-lived, ending when Morrison discovered his girlfriend Pamela’s affair with actor John Phillip Law, prompting his abrupt return to Los Angeles.