- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Doors) in 1993.
- Wrote the song, "Light My Fire", which turned out to be one of The Doors' most famous songs.
- At the Hollywood Bowl, 1968, his Gibson SG guitar was hooked up to 54 acoustic amps, the most ever assembled on one stage.
- Shares a birthday with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Elvis Presley, David Bowie and legendary promoter Bill Graham.
- Guitarist with The Doors.
- He and The Doors were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Longtime collaborator with Ray Manzarek.
- Is portrayed by Frank Whaley in The Doors (1991)
- Is of German Jewish Descent.
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