"STRANGE DAYS": JIM MORRISON HAS 2 ARRESTS BEHIND HIM AND THE THIRD IS ON THE WAY

 

Between 1963 and 1970, Jim Morrison was arrested several times for breaking the law in more than four US states.

There are at least six officially documented cases; other stories of arrests exist, as recounted in interviews with the three remaining band members conducted over time.

By the time The Doors' second album, "Strange Days", was released on 25 September 1967, the singer was 23 years and 10 months old and had already been arrested at least twice.

He was first arrested and taken to a Florida jail on 28 September 1963. This occurred in Tallahassee, and he was arrested for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

He was 19 years and 10 months old at the time and was still a college student. He had been watching a football game, and it was his alcohol-fueled behavior that had led to the arrival of the local police.

Just over two years later, in November 1965, Morrison was arrested for the second time, aged 21 years and 11 months.

According to an interview with the band's guitarist, Robby Krieger (link here, min. 0:55) this occurred on the day of The Doors' third rehearsal. The quartet had just finalized its lineup with Krieger's addition.

The informal session was due to take place in Krieger’s family garage. When the other three members did not see Morrison arrive, they found out that he had been arrested.

In fact, he had been involved in a fight during a trip to Arizona.

The arrest took place in a small town on the California–Arizona border, en route to his destination.

These early troubles with the justice system highlight a side of the singer's character that would become increasingly apparent in the years to come: his turbulent and rule-breaking nature.

This rebellious disposition would soon be channeled into his art, resulting in unique musical performances that transcended socially accepted norms.

While this changed the history of music, it did not prevent Morrison from being arrested again; this time shortly after the release of the LP "Strange Days".

On this occasion, he was taken into custody directly on stage by New Haven police officers during the concert on 9 December 1967.

Thus, at the age of 24, Jim Morrison had racked up three arrests.

More arrests would follow, immortalizing the frontman as a symbol of freedom and transgression.

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