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Mike McCready stole his Alive solo from Kiss – but Ace Frehley had already stolen it from another legendary classic rock band
By Phil Weller published
The revelation comes from Gene Simmons, who sees no problem in bands taking inspiration – and lifting ideas – from others

Robby Krieger sets the record straight on how a Doors classic was really written – and what the controversial movie got wrong
By Janelle Borg published
Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors was panned for its historical inaccuracy – and Krieger is now clarifying how the band's songwriting process actually played out

Robby Krieger charts the Doors' short, volatile, and hugely influential career
By Alan Paul published
The Doors' ever-versatile and underrated guitar slinger, Robby Krieger, charts the band's career – from the difficulties of working with Jim Morrison, his best guitar solo, and the time they consciously stole from Cream

“It looked cool – especially when you took acid… those horns looked like the devil!”: The Doors’ Robby Krieger on his love of the SG, studio accidents and a challenging move away from his signature fingerstyle
By Andrew Daly published
The influential Doors guitarist is back with a new record. He explains how he’s (almost) found comfort in a new way of playing

10 of the best songs over 10 minutes long
By Josh Hart last updated
Here are some of the greatest - and longest - tracks that clock well into the double digits

Robby Krieger says Jim Morrison took acid before The Doors’ huge Hollywood Bowl show – and wound up examining a moth
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist and drummer John Densmore recalled the group’s live adventures and more in their recent chat with Rick Rubin

The secrets behind Robby Krieger’s guitar tone on the Doors’ Light My Fire
By Chris Gill published
Throw away your pick, don't change your strings: the Doors’ biggest hit is a fingerstyle feast of chords that needs warmth and a little drive

Robby Krieger: “In the Doors’ music there are a lot of silences. We weren’t the type of band that had to fill up every little gap“
By Jonathan Horsley published
The ex-Doors man on developing his style, free-form sensibility and how it was jazz informing the band all along
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