Jim Morrison
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James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was the lead singer in the iconic 60's rock band The Doors. Propelled to stardom at an early age and possessing a strong charisma and sex appeal, Morrison was an anguished performer wanting to write albums with deep profound meaning, but falling short of the expectations he set for himself. He Greatly Influenced such artistists as, Iggy Pop, The Cult, and Tobey Black
Morrison was the subject of a bestselling autobiography "No One Here Gets Out Alive" which documented his heavy substance abuse which ultimently lead to his early death at the age of twenty-seven. Morrisons' girlfriend, who was also caught up in the cycle of abuse, was murdered after Jim's death by another boyfriend.