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Revision as of 16:33, 30 August 2002 by 62.60.77.75 (talk) (Spp)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 with great talent. 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, drank constantly, and indulged in various bacchanalia. His shamanistic live performances have influenced others, including Patti Smith, as has his hedonistic lifestyle.
Jim Morrison died of a accidental heroin overdose (given to him by his wife who told Morrison it was cocaine) in Paris when he was only 27 years old. He is buried in Le Père Lachaise Cemetery, in eastern Paris. Many of his fans had great trouble believing he was dead, and strange rumours still circulate about what "really happened." Each year, many fans gather at his graveside to mark the anniversary of Morrison's death.