Jim Morrison: 5 Inspiring Quotes Attributed to the Late Rocker
Jim Morrison remains one of rock’s most intriguing characters. He was a singer and a poet and truly exemplified the term “artist.” Morrison’s mystique and style undoubtedly had an impact…
Jim Morrison remains one of rock's most intriguing characters. He was a singer and a poet and truly exemplified the term "artist."
Morrison's mystique and style undoubtedly had an impact on generations of singers that followed. His influence can be seen and heard in the likes of INXS' Michael Hutchence, Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland, Patti Smith and Iggy Pop.
Morrison's writings have been the subject of multiple releases. The latest was The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics. Released in June 2021, the 600-page book was comprised of previously published work. However, nearly half of the book featured material from 28 notebooks that had been recently discovered. Also included were over 150 photos and drawings, some of which were rare family photos.
Shortly after the release of the book, it was announced a new documentary on Morrison was in the works with the full cooperation of his estate.
To celebrate his life and work, we gathered five of our favorite Jim Morrison quotes that we find inspiring.
On fear
Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesAmerican rock band The Doors perform at the Ondine Club in New York City, November 1966. From left to right, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, singer Jim Morrison and guitarist Robby Krieger. (Photo by Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
On poetry
Express/Express/Getty Images1968: American rock group The Doors arrive at London Airport in 1968, they are, from left to right; John Densmore, Bobby Krieger, Jim Morrison (1943 - 1971) and Ray Manzarek. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)
On revolution
Central Press/Getty Images3rd September 1968: American psychedelic rock band, The Doors during a press conference at Heathrow Airport, London (left to right); drummer John Densmore, keyboard player Ray Mansarek, vocalist Jim Morrison (1943 - 1971) and guitarist Robby Krieger. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
On friendship
Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesAmerican rock band The Doors perform at the Ondine Club in New York City, November 1966. From left to right, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, singer Jim Morrison and guitarist Robby Krieger. (Photo by Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
On his favorite kind of people
Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Getty ImagesAmerican rock band The Doors arrive at Heathrow Airport for their European Tour starting off at the Roundhouse in London, UK, 5th September 1968. From left to right: drummer John Densmore, singer Jim Morrison (1943 - 1971), guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek (1939 - 2013). (Photo by Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Getty Images)
