Jim Morrison

Break on Through is a biography based on the life and death of Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, a prolific figure in late 1960’s rock n’ roll. The book goes into immense detail about the events leading up to the formation of The Doors, including Morrison’s educational decisions and overwhelming drug use, along with the popularity of he attained during that time as a sex symbol, and his eventual death. Authors James Riordan and Jerry Prochnicky both have done extensive research on Jim Morrison dating back 20 years from when the book was originally released in 1991. It’s no surprise that they both started their research on Jim Morrison in 1971; that’s the year that he passed away. As such a mysterious and intriguing human being, it is no wonder that it took them 20 years to compile all the information necessary to produce the most extensive and objective biography that has ever been written about Morrison. A rock n’ roll sex symbol, a shooting star that was gone in an instant, he was what every man wanted to be and…

unfulfilled dreams they would have liked to accomplish and do not want their child to regret not pursuing his interests and dreams. On the other side of the scenario, are the parents who feel a bolt of cold dread at their child’s enthusiasm. They know they have committed some errors in their life and have no desire to watch their child repeat them. To achieve these goals for their children, both types of parents encourage their children to excel in areas that the parents see beneficial. What…

most successful and influential rock bands during the 1960s era. The Doors were a music band that was famous for their rock music and they were well known for their lead singer Jim Morrison. The Doors were a successful rock band from the 1960s that influenced music and pop culture, The Doors consisted of four members and lasted for half of a decade. Influence of The Doors The Doors were not only influential to music but also to the pop culture of the 1960s. The Doors were a music band that…

to Mick Wall, after only one album and less than year, The Doors had quickly gained popularity comparable to that of the Beatles in a fraction of the time. Why was this? Perhaps it had to do with the sex appeal of front man Jim Morrison, or the drug-use-inspired music, or the anti-establishment and new feelings of much of their music that fit so well with the counterculture of the time. Perhaps things would have been different, had James Douglas Morrison, born to Rear Admiral George S.…

are the Doors.” - Jim Morrison. James Douglas “Jim” Morrison, an American poet, singer/songwriter, and philosopher. He was a leader of the counter culture movement towards the late 1960’s, a seductive, sensual, personification of what the youth in America wanted to be. The lizard king answered to no one but his own whims and desires. The establishment hated him, the youth loved him, and the rest of the world, didn't quite know what to make of him. Was he a genius? Was he a druggie and an…

for Los Angeles, California in 1964 to attend at UCLA. “Rebel without a case began Jim Morrison’s deep and obsessive love of movies”. (Stephen 14).During his studies at UCLA Jim developed an interest in poetry. While experimenting with poetry at school, during the years of 1964-69 illustrate the language of an intellectually ambitious film student. Settling around Venice beach in a community full of artists and musicians, Jim would perform his poetry at an open-mic night on Sundays at the…

Jim Morrison a musical genius and free thinker was an up and comer in the time of American history when it was all about drugs, sex, and rock and roll. Mr. Morrison was quoted saying “The most loving parents and relatives commit murder with smiles on their faces. They force us to destroy the person we really are: a subtle kind of murder.” During one of his interviews after he was asked about what his parents thought about his career. Parents will do anything for their children but will control…

I chose to listen to Stevie Wonder’s album called, “Innervisions” since it is known for its adulation. In order for me to fully assess the song, “Too High,” I must google the lyrics. After I examine the lyrics, it made me conclude that I will not like the song based off the lyrics. I tried to relate to some of the lyrics that are being said such as, I'm too high but I ain't touched the sky.” I only feel this way when I am dunking a basketball; you feel as if you jump so high, but you did not…

Everything felt like it was going in slow motion once I walked into the doors of the hospital. Doctors were running from one end to the other without skipping a beat while families were crying over losses and tragedies. Everything felt so overwhelming, but I knew what I had came to do. My heart began to race as I approached the reception desk. "Can I help you?" the woman asked. I could hear the words she was saying but I couldn 't find anything to say back. She looked at me again and asked…

Ever since I can remember I have always been afraid of the dark, especially sleeping alone in the dark. Although it may sound silly because of my age, it is very much true. It is not the darkness that scares me so much, it is being in a room alone, in the dark, with open doors. Whether it is my bathroom door, closet door, or room door, they all have to be shut tightly and my main room door must be locked. I also have to sleep against the wall so I know nothing can creep up behind me. In a sense…