This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s death. Jim’s charisma, artistic talent and rock’n’roll lifestyle propelled him to icon status that continues to this day. Every year on the anniversary of his death fans gather at Jim’s grave in Père Lachaise to commemorate his life and legacy. Fifty years gone, this year promises to be a massive event.
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The ultimate American music roots road trip
Travel to the birthplace of the blues, soul, rock’n’roll, jazz, house and rhythm and blues
Jim Morrison to have public square in Paris named in his honor
In 2013, the Council of Paris already voted favorably on naming a “public square, street or cultural institution” after Morrison. Five years later, turns out Jim gets a public square.
Doors artifacts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (RRHF) opened its doors on September 2, 1995 on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio (about a 5½ hour drive from Chicago). I was recently on vacation in Ohio and visited the RRHF for the second time. I was thrilled this time around because youContinue reading “Doors artifacts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”
The complete guide to rock bars in Paris
Updated November 25, 2019