Reference Number
ARC-0379
Level of description
collection
Title
Photograph of Jim Morrison's Grave
Date
1987
Size
1 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Photograph of Jim Morrison's Grave is a 12" x 16" black-and-white photographic print by Michelle Campbell from 1987.
Biography / Administrative History
As the lead singer and lyricist for the Doors, Jim Morrison is one of the most legendary and influential figures in rock and roll history. The disturbing, image-rich poeticism of Morrison's lyrics, perfectly supported by the Doors' swirling, eclectic psychedelic rock, have assured him continuing icon status, while his fondness for theatrical shock tactics and nihilistic angst have influenced countless imitators. Some of Morrison's work has been criticized--both during his lifetime and afterward--as too melodramatic and calculatingly outrageous, but even at his most frustrating, Morrison's ideas have achieved a lasting resonance with newer generations.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Photograph of Jim Morrison's Grave was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Michelle Campbell on May 11, 2007.
Language Note: The image contains English and French text.
Citation: Photograph of Jim Morrison's Grave, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist. Completed November 29, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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