Posted on 05/20/2025 11:15:57 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The white marble bust of the “Riders on the Storm” singer — made by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin — was placed at the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris on the 10th anniversary of Morrison’s death in 1981.
The infamous sculpture, weighing nearly 300 pounds, did not appear damaged beyond the graffiti and its broken nose, which were already there when the bust went missing 37 years ago, according to newly released pictures.
Morrison’s gravesite — situated in an area called the “Poets Corner”– has attracted hordes of fans since the 27-year-old was laid to rest in 1971, according to the BBC.
In 1991, a riot broke out on the 20th anniversary of his death, and tear gas was used to disperse the rowdy crowd, the outlet said.
Since then, a guard has been permanently stationed at Morrison’s grave, the New York Times reported in 1993.
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“ Life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie...Groovin’.”
Young Rascals?
There’s a bathroom on the right.
According to Ray Manzarek, Jim had awoken from a binge induced coma after several days and said, “I woke up this morning and I got myself a beard.”
:)
I never cared for his voice. Or music.
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It lets space aliens know there’s no intelligent life on this planet, which will spare us from invasion.
They are waiting to take us into the severed garden
Do you know how pale and wanton thrillful comes death on a strange hour?
Unannounced, unplanned for like a scaring over-friendly guest you’ve brought to bed
Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings where we had shoulders
Smooth as raven’s claws
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