Roadhouse Blues

Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties

De: Bob Batchelor

Narrado por: BJ Harrison

Duración: 8 h y 13 m

Resumen del Editor

Shrouded in mystery and the swirling psychedelic sounds of the Sixties, the Doors have captivated listeners across seven decades. Jim Morrison-haunted, beautiful, and ultimately doomed-transformed from rock god to American icon. With each successive generation of fans, the Doors become more popular and transcendent. Yet the band's full significance is buried beneath layers of mythology and folklore.

In Roadhouse Blues, Bob Batchelor presents an epic tale of one of rock's (and America's) most significant periods, as the "Age of Aquarius" gave way to a new age of mayhem, presidential misdeeds, and murder. Batchelor combines cultural history, musical and lyrical analysis, and a broad stroke of pop-culture mythos to give fresh perspective on a pivotal time.

Candid, authoritative, and utterly absorbing, Roadhouse Blues is a biography of a man, a band, and an era that set the tone for the contemporary world. Beyond the mythology, the hype, and the mystique around Morrison's untimely death, this book takes listeners on a roller-coaster ride, examining the impact the band had on America as the nation veered from decadence to debauchery.

"We're gonna have a real good time!"

©2022 Bob Batchelor (P)2022 Tantor

Grouped with Ray, Robby, and John’s books, this is the fourth gospel for fans of The Doors

Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties' by Bob Batchelor is an incredibly well-written and engrossing account of one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s. Batchelor expertly weaves together the stories of Jim Morrison and The Doors, offering readers a vivid and nuanced picture of the band's rise to fame and ultimate demise.

What makes this book so captivating is just that— Batchelor's deep dive into the cultural and social context of the era. He explores the larger movements and changes that were taking place in the world at the time and skillfully connects the dots between the band's music, their message, and the wider cultural landscape of the sixties. This book is unlike any other written work out there and has been an invaluable resource to me in continuing my podcast, Opening The Doors, and exploring their legacy.

Despite Jim’s untimely death, 'Roadhouse Blues' is ultimately a celebration of the power of their music to unite people and transcend boundaries. Batchelor's passion for his subject matter shines through on every page, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the music, culture, and history of the sixties.