On December 8th, 1943, Steve and Clara Morrison gave birth to James "Jim" Douglas Morrison, unaware that he would become one of the most influential and original lyricists in the history of rock music. Jim Morrison, his sister Anne, and brother, Andy, were born into a navy family that had to move frequently. While growing up, Jim slowly became withdrawn and eccentric.
When Jim was four years old, he had what he calls "the most important moment of my life." (Hopkins, Sugerman 6) He and his family were in Albuquerque, New Mexico, pursuing his fathers' military duties. While driving along the highway one day, they came across an accident. A truck belonging to Pueblo Indians had flipped, and the passengers were thrown out of the vehicle. While his father stopped to help, Jim stared through the car window, crying. They left the scene, but Jim kept crying, and his parents would eventually tell him that it was all just a bad dream. Later in life, Jim told his friends that while they......

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Title: Jim Morrison
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