“Back Door Man” is a blues song written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin’ Wolf in 1961. The song is considered a classic of Chicago Blues.
The Doors recorded a rock version of the “Back Door Man” for their eponymous debut album. It is this version that our lesson deals with.
Intro
Here are 3 riffs from the intro. Much of the rest of the song continues in a similar fashion.
Guitar 3