Robby Krieger

About

Guitarist for The Doors who wrote "Light My Fire" and "Love Her Madly" and then went on to become a painter. His solo song "Five to One / Break on Through (To the Other Side)" has gained over 1 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

He taught himself how to play guitar at a young age, going on to attend the University of California at Santa Barbara. 

Trivia

He is listed as #76 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has released more than 20 albums throughout his prolific career. 

Family Life

He comes from a German and Jewish family. In 1972, he married Lynn Krieger. 

Associated With

He was joined in The Doors by singer Jim Morrison, drummer John Densmore, and keyboardist Ray Manzarek.