Jim Morrison

Only The Doors could turn a German-language opera into a rock hit. “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” started as part of a 1930 opera by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, but The Doors reimagined it with eerie keys, a marxophone, and Jim’s vocals - putting their own surreal spin on a…

Still legendary, even with a little wear and tear. 🎥: TikTok user u/addyhasgonebatty #JimMorrison

Some Jim and John synergy. What’s a singer without his drummer? #TheDoors

"I want to tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat” “The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” is a spoken-word-driven track from L.A.WOMAN, blending Jim Morrison’s poetry with a bluesy, hard-edged groove. Originally a standalone poem, it was later set to music, creating a…

NOTES ON VISION All the rooms at once... ---- #JimMorrisonPoetry featured in THE LORDS AND THE NEW CREATURES Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Check out Instagram user u/111sabb’s interpretation of FEAST OF FRIENDS. What’s your favorite poem by Jim? Comment it down below. #JimMorrisonPoetry

Where will THE GRAND HIGHWAY take you? #JimMorrisonPoetry from THE WILDERNESS. Photo by Paul Ferrara.

On this day in 1968, The Doors took the stage for their most iconic performance at the Hollywood Bowl. The 15 song setlist was filmed by Paul Ferrara and his camera crew, and recorded by Bruce Botnick to create the legendary album and videos we still love today. Photos by Henry…

Remembering Jim. Today we honor the life and legacy of Jim Morrison—poet, frontman, and visionary force behind The Doors. His words challenged convention, his voice shook the walls, and his presence changed rock forever. “Jim was just searching for the truth. You know, always…

Remembering Jim today. His words challenged the ordinary. His voice carried generations. His spirit was wild, restless, and unforgettable. Jim didn’t just front a band - he sparked a movement. “I see myself as a huge fiery comet, a shooting star. Everyone stops, points up and…

Jim Morrison didn’t just perform - he transformed. 📸: Town Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1967. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

A place where ghosts reside. #JimMorrisonPoetry Photo by Paul Ferrara.

TikTok user u/sullengirl33 showing of their copy of THE COLLECTIVE WORKS OF JIM MORRISON. This book is a comprehensive anthology that delves deep into the mind of Jim. Published by HarperCollins in 2021, this nearly 600-page volume compiles Morrison's poetry, journals, song…

Part rockstar, part poet, a true artist. “I’m still fathoming Jim’s lyrics. I love his lyrics and I knew they were deep, but here and there, I’ll pick up an obscure lyric and I’ll just flip for it.” -John Densmore Photos by Henry Diltz and Paul Ferrara.

Jim backstage at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival on May 19th, 1968. #JimMorrison

Crisp hot whiteness City Noon Occupants of plague zone are consumed. (Santa Ana's are winds off deserts.) Rip up grating and splash in gutters. The search for water, moisture, "wetness" of the actor, lover. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Honoring the King of the Boogie, @johnLeeHooker. The Doors drew major influence from Blues pioneers like Hooker - often performing his song “Crawling King Snake” live before recording their own version on L.A.WOMAN. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Jim, throughout the years. Photos by Henry Diltz, Jerry Hopkins, the Morrison Family Archives, and Getty Images.

"Let it roll, baby, roll.” Photos by Gloria Stavers.

"Angels and Sailors” from The Doors album featuring Jim’s poetry, AN AMERICAN PRAYER. The album pairs Jim’s spoken word poetry with recorded music by the other band members. Listen to it here: found.ee/AmericanPrayer… Photos by Paul Ferrara.