The Doors' Jim Morrison Had ‘A Fascination With Death’ Before Passing Away at 27, Bandmate Robby Krieger Says GUITARIST ROBBY KRIEGER HAS WRITTEN A NEW MEMOIR TITLED 'SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE: LIVING, DYING, AND PLAYING GUITAR WITH THE DOORS' It’s been 50 years since Robby Krieger lost his pal Jim Morrison—and now he’s ready to set the record straight.