![]() Having worked in this industry all my life, I’ve found the best creativity is often the result of some sort of conflict. He and Jac were very different and had a fiery relationship, but they respected each other deeply. ![]() He was a prolific illustrator and incredible master of typography. The Doors were a big part of that, the golden gooses. Harvey’s son Bill Harvey (also a successful graphic designer) told us: “My father was at Elektra on the cusp of it changing from a folk-rock label to a rock label. Signed to Elektra Records, The Doors released six studio albums, a live album and a compilation before Morrison’s untimely demise in 1971. Not to mention some of the most recognised logos. But before long, Elektra (together with Nonesuch, Holzman’s budget classical label) were sporting the ‘best-dressed’ covers around. When he brought in the super-talented designer and photographer William S Harvey as art director in 1958, rivals were bemused. ![]() ![]() A small fish in a big pond, he knew that he had to stand out to compete with the majors. ![]() They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s, partly due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona. Elektra founder Jac Holzman was one of the first US record company chiefs to properly tap into the power of design and branding. The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. ![]()
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