Jim Morrison
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Summary
Jim Morrison was born on December 8, 1943[1], in Melbourne[2]. He died on July 3, 1971[3], in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a vocalist[5], director[6], singer-songwriter[7], lyricist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63,686 views/month, #1,367 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], grave of Jim Morrison[12]
- Father: George Stephen Morrison[13]
- Spouse: Pamela Courson[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: actor[17], poet[18], singer[19], rock musician[20], musician[21]
- Field of work: rock music[22], singing[23], poetry[24]
- Educated at: St. Petersburg College[25], Florida State University[26], University of California, Los Angeles[27], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[28], Alameda High School[29], George Washington Middle School[30]
- Member of: The Doors[31]
- Religion or worldview: shamanism[32]
- Influenced by: Elvis Presley[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Movement: psychedelia[35]
- Genre: rock music[36], psychedelic rock[37]
- Record label: Elektra[38], Columbia Records[39]
- Part of: 27 Club[40]
- Commons category: Jim Morrison[41]
- Voice type: baritone[42]
- Unmarried partner: Pamela Courson[43]
- Family name: Morrison[44]
- Given name: James[45], Douglas[46]
- Significant event: funeral[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jim Morrison[48]
- Topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:Jim Morrison[49]
- Manner of death: undetermined[50]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1943-12-08[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 1971-07-03[54]
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Genre(s): poetry, psychedelic rock, rock, spoken word[55]
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Community tags: 27 club, mr mojo, poetry, psychedelic rock, rock, spoken word[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: c6619f89-5454-4e2d-aa19-b5596ba3b4c6[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jim Morrison include Morrison Hotel[58], an album[59].
Why It Matters
Jim Morrison has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Simon Le Bon[62], a singer[63], b. 1958[64], of United Kingdom[65].
Entities named for him include Morrison Hotel[58], an album[59].
FAQs
Where was Jim Morrison born?
Jim Morrison was born in Melbourne[2].
Where did Jim Morrison die?
Jim Morrison died in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Jim Morrison's parents?
Jim Morrison's father was George Stephen Morrison[13].
Who was Jim Morrison married to?
Jim Morrison's spouses include Pamela Courson[14].
What did Jim Morrison do for work?
Jim Morrison worked as a vocalist[5], director[6], singer-songwriter[7], lyricist[8], and composer[9].
Where did Jim Morrison go to school?
Jim Morrison was educated at St. Petersburg College[25], Florida State University[26], University of California, Los Angeles[27], and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[28].
Who did Jim Morrison influence?
Jim Morrison has been cited as an influence by Simon Le Bon[62].