Jim morrison+biography

American singer (–)

For other people with the same name, see James Morrison.

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James Douglas Morrison (December 8, – July 3, ) was an American singer, songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his energetic persona, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, erratic and unpredictable performances, along with the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most influential frontmen in rock history.

Since his death, his fame has endured as one of popular culture's top rebellious and oft-displayed icons, representing the generation gap and youth counterculture.^[4]

Together with keyboardist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded the Doors in in Venice, California.

The group spent two years in obscurity until shooting to prominence with the