Charlie Farley
Supporter
40 years ago, James Douglas Morrison passed away in Paris.
20 years ago on 3rd July 1991 , i visited the cemetery , Père Lachaise Cemetery , in Paris, where he is buried. We played 4 Doors songs the night before, as a tribute, at the prestigous Paris venue of ' Le Bataclan ', supporting The Charlatans.
The next day, both bands and road crew attempted to visit the cemetery.
We were met by the CRS, the feared French riot police.
What a bunch of animals they were. No access to the cemetery was allowed and indeed, i witnessed two of them physically pick up a young teenage girl and hurl her down at least 30 concrete steps , into the metro entrance.
Naturally tear gas was fired and at one point they deployed snatch squads.
Enough of the government toys that spilt blood on the cemetery walls.
A controversial figure, Jim cut a lone path. both reviled and adored,at least he was an individual. His death is shrouded in controversy.
If he died from the suggested heroin overdose, why didn't he exhibit the classic symptoms.
Anyway, i post the video in rememberance of one of my heroes.
RIP Jim, Mr Mojo Risin.
YouTube - The Doors - Roadhouse Blues (Live)‏
20 years ago on 3rd July 1991 , i visited the cemetery , Père Lachaise Cemetery , in Paris, where he is buried. We played 4 Doors songs the night before, as a tribute, at the prestigous Paris venue of ' Le Bataclan ', supporting The Charlatans.
The next day, both bands and road crew attempted to visit the cemetery.
We were met by the CRS, the feared French riot police.
What a bunch of animals they were. No access to the cemetery was allowed and indeed, i witnessed two of them physically pick up a young teenage girl and hurl her down at least 30 concrete steps , into the metro entrance.
Naturally tear gas was fired and at one point they deployed snatch squads.
Enough of the government toys that spilt blood on the cemetery walls.
A controversial figure, Jim cut a lone path. both reviled and adored,at least he was an individual. His death is shrouded in controversy.
If he died from the suggested heroin overdose, why didn't he exhibit the classic symptoms.
Anyway, i post the video in rememberance of one of my heroes.
RIP Jim, Mr Mojo Risin.
YouTube - The Doors - Roadhouse Blues (Live)‏