Break on Through The Life and Death of Jim Morrison

In July 1971, Jim Morrison died under mysterious and still controversial circumstances. Since then, several biographies by friends and band members have described aspects of Morrison's life and career. Now, James Riordan and Jerry Prochnicky tackle the entire story of Morrison's early family life, the intellectual roots of his music, his wild days with The Doors, his romances, and the mystery that still surrounds his death. The authors examine Morrison's angry relationship with his father, who cut him off when he was nineteen. They reveal how a horrifying and fatal car accident that Morrison witnessed as a small boy, influenced his songs and poetry. They take us through The Doors' exhilarating early days of struggle, up through the infamous Miami trial where Morrison stood charged with obscenity. Here is the real story of Morrison's death in Paris, based on interviews with new sources who conclusively disprove the official finding of death by heart attack. Break On Through is an insightful look at a rock legend whose cult following continues to grow. With dozens of unusual new photographs, this is a complete portrait of the man and his career. Break On Through is a major biography of Jim Morrison and the Morrison myth in the same tradition as the enormously popular No One Here Gets Out Alive.