Who is Jim Morrison?
Jim Morrison is an iconic American figure; a poster child for both the dangers and the dark poetry of the 1960s and 1970s artistic scene in the United States. Best known for his role as the lead singer for the rock group The Doors, Morrison died at age 27 of a drug overdose. Conspiracy theories have long held that Morrison’s death was a sham, and that he is biding his time before making a triumphant comeback. The child of a naval officer, Jim Morrison spent much of his childhood moving from place to place with his family. Born in Florida, he attended schools in California and Virginia, as well as in his native Florida. After graduating high school and briefly attending Florida State University, Morrison received a bachelor’s degree in film from UCLA. He became a well-known part of the Venice Beach scene, and produced several short films as a student. Morrison, a lifelong poet and musician, began The Doors in 1965, shortly after graduating from college. Along with fellow UCLA grad Ray M
