Echoes from the Lizard King: Remembering Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971)
Jim Morrison, the mercurial poet‑frontman of The Doors, remains an enduring icon of 1960s rock. Born James Douglas Morrison in Melbourne, Florida, his early life was shaped by frequent relocations as the son of naval aviator Rear Admiral George Morrison and homemaker Clara Clarke Morrison. A formative childhood incident—witnessing a tragic truck accident in New…