- Born
- 8 December 1943, Melbourne, Florida, United States
- First work
- 1967: Break On Through (To the Other Side)
- Peak
- 1967 to 1971 (estimated)
- Last work
- 1971: L.A. Woman
- Died
- 3 July 1971, Paris, France; aged 27; other
Jim Morrison
Music: singer, songwriter, United States
Jim Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best known as the charismatic and unpredictable frontman of rock band The Doors. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965, the ensemble combined blues, rock, and psychedelic textures with Morrison's poetic and theatrical lyrics. He quickly emerged as a defining figure of countercultural rebellion, captivating audiences with provocative stage performances and brooding baritone vocals on songs like Light My Fire and The End. Over six studio albums released between 1967 and 1971, he established a profound musical and literary footprint. Seeking respite from fame, he relocated to Paris in early 1971, where he died unexpectedly later that year.
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Signature works
- The Doors album1967
- Light My Fire song1967
- Strange Days album1967
- Waiting for the Sun album1968
- The Soft Parade album1969
- L.A. Woman album1971
Honours
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (with The Doors), 1993
Groups: The Doors.