In 1965, while living in Los Angeles’ bohemian neighborhood of Venice Beach and frequently taking LSD, he and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, a fellow UCLA film student, founded The Doors.
An avid reader, he was heavily influenced by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, the poet Arthur Rimbaud and the surrealist dramatist Antonin Artaud. He said he witnessed the aftermath of a terrible car accident on a Native American reservation as a child, an event that loomed large in his later lyrics and poetry. Navy officer and moved constantly as a child, growing up in Florida, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico and California. Like many other fans, Amblard was planning to visit other sites Morrison spent time in while living in Paris, from his apartment to the former nightclub where some say he died of an heroin overdose.īorn in 1943 in Melbourne, Florida, Morrison was the son of a U.S. “We acknowledge his talent and the fact that he was a brilliant person, he was really a genius,” she said. The 21 year-old student told The Associated Press “it’s very emotional to be here, to remember Jim Morrison … to show that he’s not forgotten.” “It was really lovely … I still come as much as I can because it’s just always so wonderful.”Ĭolleen Amblard drove seven hours from her hometown of Domancy, in the French Alps, to visit the grave. “(It’s like) people sitting around on couches in someone’s apartment, rather than a grave’s, just talking and meeting each other,” she recalled. She’s since moved to Paris and has been coming to Pere-Lachaise almost every year, taking photographs of Morrison’s grave and his fans, many of whom have become friends. Back then, the grave was unmarked and a fan had crafted a wooden cross. Her first “July 3rd” - the anniversary of Morrison’s death - was in 1989. Michelle Campbell was 21 when Morrison died in 1971, living in Texas and studying photography. He propelled The Doors to several major hits between 19, including “Light My Fire,” “Hello I Love You,” “Touch Me” and “Riders on the Storm.” Year after year, the place has become a pilgrimage for fans of Morrison, known for his dark lyrics, wavy locks, leather pants, steely gaze and theatrical stage presence. The two had not been back to the Pere-Lachaise cemetery in over 25 years. The 50-year-old fan made the trip from Halle, Germany with his childhood friend Mathias Barthel. It’s an honor to be here and celebrate the 50th anniversary of his death today,” said Dutuar Platzek. “Jim and The Doors have been heroes of ours since we were kids.
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