Jim Morrison Archives: 10/2025

'Break It Up'- Patti Smith's ode to Jim Morrison and the myth of the rock 'n' roll frontman

A dream, Jim Morrison and Prometheus: The story of Patti Smith’s ‘Break It Up’

“I saw the boy crawl out of his skin…”

Oct 29, 2025

'Slouching Towards Bethlehem'- Joan Didion’s brave look at the dark side of the 1960s

Joan Didion’s favourite band: “Missionaries of apocalyptic sex”

“Missionaries of apocalyptic sex”.

Oct 23, 2025

Ray Manzarek - Jim Morrison - Split

How Jim Morrison’s reputation was ruined, according to Ray Manzarek

“Stop it will you?”

Oct 16, 2025

Linda Ronstadt - 2013 - Singer - Musician

The five artists that Linda Ronstadt hates

Don’t cross the line.

Oct 16, 2025

Grace Slick - Jefferson Airplane

Grace Slick’s regrettable wild night with Jim Morrison: “Apparently, I’m a terrible lay”

A legendary tale.

Oct 15, 2025

Jim Morrison - The Doors - 1968

How a strange, forgotten German opera helped inspire Jim Morrison’s outloook

A man full of surprises.

Rachael Pimblett

Oct 11, 2025

Thom Yorke - Radiohead

The Radiohead song inspired by hatred for Jim Morrison: “Act like fucking prats”

A song born out of resentment.

Oct 1, 2025