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| The son of a strict military officer (an admiral in the US Navy) of no noticeable musical gifts, Morrison would seem an unlikely rock star. His voice had some of the stern power of a preacher. He was a seeker, always interested in exploring new avenues and new sensations. (The name "The Doors" came from an ] story, ]). Partly due to the influence of Huxley, Morrison consumed a lot of ]s, and drank a lot of ] nearly daily. His shamanistic live performances have influenced others, including ], as has his ] lifestyle. | The son of a strict military officer (an admiral in the US Navy) of no noticeable musical gifts, Morrison would seem an unlikely rock star. His voice had some of the stern power of a preacher. He was a seeker, always interested in exploring new avenues and new sensations. (The name "The Doors" came from an ] story, ]). Partly due to the influence of Huxley, Morrison consumed a lot of ]s, and drank a lot of ] nearly daily. His shamanistic live performances have influenced others, including ], as has his ] lifestyle. | ||
| Jim Morrison died in ] when he was only 27 years old. He is buried at the ]. As always occurs when a handsome young man dies in his |
Jim Morrison died in ] when he was only 27 years old. He is buried at the ] cemetery. As always occurs when a handsome young man dies in his 20s, many of his fans had great trouble believing he was dead, and strange rumors still circulate about what "really happened." Each year, many fans gather at the cemetery to mark the anniversary of Morrison's death. | ||
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James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971) was better known as Jim Morrison and was the lead singer of the popular American rock band The Doors. He was also a poet of some gifts. He was married to Pamela Courson Morrison.
The son of a strict military officer (an admiral in the US Navy) of no noticeable musical gifts, Morrison would seem an unlikely rock star. His voice had some of the stern power of a preacher. He was a seeker, always interested in exploring new avenues and new sensations. (The name "The Doors" came from an Aldous Huxley story, The Doors of Perception). Partly due to the influence of Huxley, Morrison consumed a lot of drugs, and drank a lot of alcohol nearly daily. His shamanistic live performances have influenced others, including Patti Smith, as has his hedonistic lifestyle.
Jim Morrison died in Paris when he was only 27 years old. He is buried at the Père Lachaise cemetery. As always occurs when a handsome young man dies in his 20s, many of his fans had great trouble believing he was dead, and strange rumors still circulate about what "really happened." Each year, many fans gather at the cemetery to mark the anniversary of Morrison's death.