The Lizard King was Here
Author | : Mark Opsasnick |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781425713300 |
ISBN-13 | : 1425713300 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: THE LIZARD KING WAS HERE is an in-depth study of a greatly overlooked period in the mercurial life of Jim Morrison, the late poet and lyricist-vocalist of the rock and roll band "The Doors" who died at the age of 27 in 1971. Examining Morrison's life from January 1959 to August 1961 - the years he resided in Alexandria, Virginia and attended George Washington High School - author Mark Opsasnick reveals a wealth of experiences that served to influence the singer's poetry, lyrics, and work as a performing artist with the Doors. The end result is a fresh look at a formative period in the life of one of rock and roll's greatest superstars. Dedicated fans of Jim Morrison will be enthralled with THE LIZARD KING WAS HERE.