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The Doors: Lost Archive Surfaces in UK Auction
22 Jan
Summary
- Memorabilia from The Doors band surfaces for auction in the UK.
- Archive includes letters and invoices detailing the band's European efforts.
- A signed copy of 'Morrison Hotel' is among the rare items.
A remarkable collection of The Doors' memorabilia, previously unseen, is scheduled for auction in Surrey, UK. This unique archive comprises documents such as letters and invoices, providing significant insight into the band's strategic efforts to gain traction in Europe during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The auction lot also includes a rare copy of "Morrison Hotel," the band's fifth LP, which bears the signatures of all four members. This album was released a year before the untimely death of lead singer Jim Morrison in 1971.
The collection will be presented at Ewbank's Auctions in Woking on February 26th, with an anticipated upper guide price of £10,500. Experts note the archive's untouched state after nearly six decades, preserving the vibrant spirit of the era.
Among the significant items are correspondence from The Doors' former publicist, Leon Barnard, detailing promotional efforts in Sweden and Denmark. Also featured are various recording studio invoices, including one documenting a damaged microphone, offering small but telling details of the band's intense creative process and unpredictable nature.
