Flashback: The Doors At The Fillmore East

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Published Jun 30, 2011

Modified Jun 30, 2011

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Today LIFE.com is revisiting Jim Morrison and The Doors, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Morrison’s death, which actually occurred on July 3rd, 1971. Their collection of images includes some stunning ones from New York City's own Fillmore East, taken in 1968. The Fillmore East is now part apartment complex and part bank, but at least they keep photos of the ol' venue in the hallway.

Here are The Doors performing on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (fun fact: the Smothers Brothers were born on Governors Island!).