Jim Morrison was a rock icon and heartthrob whose haircut ushered in a new era. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, The Doors were a massively successful rock band. They were hugely influential and among the most contentious rock icons while they were active. The band, which included Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore, is still revered by music fans today. Even those unfamiliar with classic rock bands have most likely heard of The Doors. Jim Morrison, who is still regarded as a rock star and a stud, was at the forefront of this renowned band. He is also a fashion idol for many, with his curly hair reaching his shoulders being his most well-known and imitated look.
Morrison’s Hair and Its Importance
Many people admired Morrison for his poetic creativity and musical abilities. But it wasn’t only his music that made ripples in the 1960s and 1970s. Many men’s hairstyles altered after The Doors’ spectacular popularity, as they followed in Morrison’s footsteps. Morrison’s hairdo was free and curly, in contrast to the traditional side-parted and gelled hairstyle for males that had been popular for many years.
But his hairstyle held a considerably larger significance than his appearance. He too was very different from most people, and his hair was the opposite of the traditional look virtually all the men had worn. Morrison’s outrageous hairstyle is in line with his reputation as a wild and rebellious musician. Morrison was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War. He frequently changed the lyrics or added lines while improvising in the middle of a song. His music and style were practically connected with swimming against the current, and his words provoked reflection as well.
Poetry and a Beard
Morrison’s meteoric journey to superstardom was not without setbacks. He was already using LSD recreationally during The Doors’ early days, and his substance consumption was aggravated by his sudden celebrity. Morrison often performed when drunk. The situation deteriorated further, and he displayed erratic behavior on many occasions. He stepped onto the stage fully inebriated during a gig in Miami in 1969 and began ranting, “You’re all a bunch of [expletive] fools!” You’re all a horde of slaves!”
The Doors’ lead vocalist then unbuckled his belt and exposed his underpants. He was accused of obscene and lascivious conduct, indecent exposure, and swearing in August 1970. Morrison sought to distance himself from the superstar lifestyle and departed the band in 1971. He relocated to Paris with his lifelong partner, Pamela Courson, and started focusing on his poems. Many assumed that he started growing a beard in an attempt to restore his image as a writer and poet with a message to impart — rather than merely an entertainer. Morrison’s beard was shaved soon before his death on July 3, 1971. A heart attack was believed to be the reason for his death.
