The Doors Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which literary work inspired the band's name, The Doors?

A. The Doors of Perception

B. Howl

C. On the Road

2 Which member handled the signature keyboards and often played bass lines on a Fender Rhodes Piano Bass?

A. Robby Krieger

B. Ray Manzarek

C. John Densmore

3 On which TV show did The Doors refuse to change the lyrics to 'Light My Fire'?

A. The Ed Sullivan Show

B. The Tonight Show

C. American Bandstand

4 Which 1967 debut album by The Doors features 'Break On Through' and 'The End'?

A. Strange Days

B. The Doors

C. Waiting for the Sun

5 Who produced most of The Doors' early albums before resigning during the L.A. Woman sessions?

A. Jac Holzman

B. Bruce Botnick

C. Paul A. Rothchild

6 Which guitarist wrote the principal melody and many lyrics for 'Light My Fire'?

A. Jerry Scheff

B. Robby Krieger

C. Eric Clapton

7 In which city did Jim Morrison die in 1971?

A. London

B. Paris

C. Los Angeles

8 What instrument did Ray Manzarek use live to cover the bass parts?

A. Moog Taurus pedals

B. Fender Rhodes Piano Bass

C. Gibson EB-0 bass guitar

9 Which album includes the title track 'L.A. Woman' and 'Riders on the Storm'?

A. The Soft Parade

B. L.A. Woman

C. Morrison Hotel

10 The song 'People Are Strange' was primarily written by Jim Morrison and which other band member?

A. Ray Manzarek

B. John Densmore

C. Robby Krieger

11 The Doors were signed to which record label for most of their career?

A. Atlantic Records

B. Elektra Records

C. Columbia Records

12 What nickname did Jim Morrison famously use for himself?

A. The Lizard King

B. The Godfather of Soul

C. The Thin White Duke

13 Which track from The Doors' debut album runs over 11 minutes and often closed their early concerts?

A. The End

B. Soul Kitchen

C. Peace Frog

14 At the controversial 1969 Miami concert, Jim Morrison was charged with which offense among others?

A. Tax evasion

B. Indecent exposure

C. Noise ordinance violation

15 After Morrison's death, which two albums did the remaining members release as a trio?

A. Morrison Hotel and Absolutely Live

B. An American Prayer and Alive, She Cried

C. Other Voices and Full Circle