In depth look at the art forms which inspired and informed the work of Jim Morrison, including the Beat Poets and Symbolist poetry, Surrealism, the Blues and American Roots music The life and times of Jim Morrison of the Doors, explored through original articles, exclusive interviews, special features, his creative influences and legacy, and other resources.
The life and times of Jim Morrison and the Doors explored thorugh articles of the era and original essays, interviews with Jim Morrison, The Doors, Doors producer Paul Rothchild and journalists of the day. Esssays about friends and contemporaries of Jim Morrison. Features are included on the artistic influences of Jim Morrison, including the Beat Poets, The Blues, the surrealists and more. Each Doors album is featured, with information about the recording of the albbbum, with lyrics and notes on each song, plus original reviews of the album upon release. The clubs, theaters and other venues where the Doors performed in concert are covered, incouding the Fillmore, The Whisky A Go-Go, The Scene, and more.

THE BEAT GENERATION

This archive contains biographies of the Beat Generation writers, samples of their work and excerpts of their story.


JAZZ - COMING SOON

This archive contains biographies of the artists, and a history of the genesis of jazz.

THE SYMBOLIST POETS - COMING SOON

This archive contains biographical and other historical material on Rimbaud among other poets, as well as samples of their work.



THE SURREALISTS - COMING SOON!

THE BLUES & AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC

This archive contains biographies of the artists, a history of the genesis of the blues, and essays on various other American Roots Music which influenced the Doors, including Cajun blues styles, boogie woogie, and others.