When and where was Jim Morrison born?
James Douglas Morrison was born on the 8th of December 1943, in Melbourne, Florida. His father served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy and later rose to rear admiral.
Questions about Jim Morrison
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What formative event did Jim Morrison claim happened during his childhood?
Morrison claimed that driving past a car crash involving Native Americans on the 17th of October 1947 became the most formative event of his life. He referenced this incident repeatedly in songs like Peace Frog from their 1970 album Morrison Hotel.
Why was Jim Morrison arrested at Florida State University?
On the 28th of September 1963, he was arrested for disturbing the peace and petty larceny while drunk at a Florida State Seminoles football game held at Doak Campbell Stadium. A mugshot from this event exists today showing his face at nineteen years old.
How did Jim Morrison die and when was he found dead?
On the 3rd of July 1971, Morrison was found dead in the bathtub of an apartment at approximately three o'clock morning by Courson. The official cause of death listed heart failure although no autopsy was performed since not required by French law.
Who is buried at Jim Morrison's grave in Paris?
Jim Morrison remains without a gravestone at Père Lachaise Cemetery Paris June 1978 which remains one city most visited tourist attractions. His girlfriend Pamela Courson died shortly after him and is also interred there.