# Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison was the poet, singer, and front man of the Los Angeles rock band the Doors, who became one of the most charismatic and controversial figures of the 1960s counterculture through his theatrical stage presence, literary lyrics, and provocative performances. With the Doors he recorded such rock classics as "Light My Fire," "Riders on the Storm," and "The End," and his dark, shamanic persona blurred the line between rock and poetry. He died in Paris on July 3, 1971, at age 27, officially of heart failure, and is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** December 8, 1943
- **Birthplace:** Melbourne, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** vocalist
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Also Known As:** The Lizard King, Mr. Mojo Risin

## Overview

James Douglas Morrison was an American singer-songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his charismatic persona, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, 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.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Jim Morrison. American singer (1943–1971)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison

## Timeline

### 1943 — Birth
Birth of Jim Morrison.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Jim Morrison was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Jim Morrison, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Jim Morrison, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison"
> — Jim Morrison, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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