A message from our Venice Chamber of Commerce.
Join us, and special guests, on Wednesday, January 4th under the Venice sign for the Day of the Doors celebration! It’ll be a night full of music, friends, and fun. Meet at Windward and Pacific Avenue at 5pm.
Here is the Venice Chamber of Commerce press release!
January 4th will be proclaimed “Day of the Doors” in Los Angeles. This day marks the 50th anniversary of the day the legendary band released their debut album. The proclamation, at 5:15 pm, will be made by Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin during a public event at the Venice Sign, located at the intersection of Pacific and Windward Avenues. Founding Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger will be on hand at the event as will family members of the late Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.
The Doors (Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek, and Morrison) are quite possibly the most legendary Los Angeles band of all time. Formed in Venice, The Doors went on to become the definitive sound and voice of the 1960s and influenced countless generations to come with classic songs such as “Light My Fire,” “Break On Through (To The Other Side),” and, of course, “L.A. Woman.” Their story has been the subject of countless books and films, including the infamous 1991 film by Oliver Stone and the acclaimed 2010 documentary When You’re Strange, narrated by Johnny Depp. The Doors are celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2017, as their eponymous debut album was released on January 4, 1967 and is still considered to be one of the all-time-great rock and roll debuts.
“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 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.”
About the Venice Chamber of Commerce: The Venice Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business leaders who actively serve as advocates for the ever-growing Venice business community. Through dynamic networking events and diverse committees, we support the interests of area businesses and contribute to improving the vitality of the local economy; positioning Venice as the “creative soul” of Los Angeles. To learn more about the Venice Chamber, visit www.venicechamber.net.
View 01.04.16 event detail here!
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Following from Rolling Stones article.
The Doors will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special ceremony in Los Angeles proclaiming January 4th to be “Day of the Doors.”
The event will take place at the intersection of Pacific and Windward Avenues, near the famous “Venice” sign. Original guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore will attend, as will family members of late keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison. Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin will make the proclamation.
“Very apropos that the Doors are jumpstarting our 50th in Venice where we started,” Densmore said in a statement. “Our songs sprang up out of the Pacific like beautiful, edible silverfish … and apparently the world took a big bite.”
While the Doors chose to mark their 50th by the January 4th, 1967 release date of their self-titled debut, the group formed in Venice in 1965. Earlier this year, the band released a new limited-edition box set, London Fog 1966, which collects their earliest known recordings and is named for the Los Angeles club where they held a residency in January 1966. The set features a recording of part of one London Fog show, which comprises several blues covers and a handful of early originals. Click here to read full Rolling Stone’s article.
About this photo: The Doors legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Robby Krieger, lights up Venice at the Venice Sign Holiday lighting on Dec. 2, 2016. View event pics of that special night by Venice Paparazzi!
