James Douglas Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer and songwriter best remembered as the lead vocalist of the Doors. Due to his songwriting, baritone voice, wild personality and performances, he is regarded by critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history, and, due to the dramatic tinges surrounding his life and death, in the latter part of 20th century he was one of popular cultures most rebellious and oft-displayed icons, on a par with the likes of Che Guevara, representing generational gap and youth counterculture. He was also well known for improvising spoken word poetry passages while the band played live. Morrison was ranked number 47 on Rolling Stones list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, and number 22 on Classic Rock Magazines 50 Greatest Singers In Rock. Ray Manzarek said that Morrison embodied hippie counterculture rebellion... Morrison was also known as the self-proclaimed Lizard King and King of Orgasmic Rock. youtu.be/jLAr-WlxMZY
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