Jim Morrison The Doors 8x10 New Haven 1967 Concert Eric Rudolph Photograph

Description: This Jim Morrison The Doors 8x10 New Haven 1967 Concert Eric Rudolph Photograph is the exact item you will receive and has been certified Authentic by REM Fine Collectibles. James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) 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. On December 9th, 1967, Jim Morrison made rock and roll history when he became the first rock musician to be arrested live on stage. In the middle of a performance in the New Haven Arena, The Door’s lead singer would be snatched off stage and charged with inciting a riot, indecency, and public obscenity. ‘The New Haven Incident’, as it is remembered, was sparked after a police officer confronted Morrison kissing a girl in a bathroom in the Connecticut venue. The officer was among a protection detail who had been charged with protecting the band members on the night. The fracas delayed the gig by an hour, with a furious Morrison driven further into a rage when the apologetic trooper tried to explain away the incident by telling him: “I didn’t know who you were.” But the state trooper had mistook Morrison for just some other long-haired hippy type, one with less money, who couldn’t write lyrics or sing. And so, he ordered the pair to disperse. When they failed to do so, he produced a can of mace and sprayed it in Morrison’s face. Since his death, Morrison's fame has endured as one of popular culture's top rebellious and oft-displayed icons, representing the generation gap and youth counterculture.Together with keyboardist Ray Manzarek, Morrison founded the Doors in 1965 in Venice, California. The group spent two years in obscurity until shooting to prominence with their number-one hit single in the United States, "Light My Fire", taken from their self-titled debut album. Morrison recorded a total of six studio albums with the Doors, all of which sold well and many of which received critical acclaim. He frequently gave spoken word poetry passages while the band was playing live. Manzarek said Morrison "embodied hippie counterculture rebellion". Morrison developed an alcohol dependency, which at times affected his performances on stage. In 1971, Morrison died unexpectedly in a Paris apartment at the age of 27, amid several conflicting witness reports. Since no autopsy was performed, the cause of Morrison's death remains disputed. Although the Doors recorded two more albums after Jim Morrison died, his death greatly affected the band's fortunes, and they split up two years later. In 1993, Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the other Doors members. Rolling Stone, NME, and Classic Rock have ranked him among the greatest rock singers of all time.

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