A spasm of violence ripples throughout the decade, and it continues to be reflected in the doors music. Morrison believes violence is an american tradition. Its citizens are addicted to it and enchanted by it. The devil was wiser depp the doors had passed on woodstock, so in 1970, while still waiting on their miami appeal, they fly to a small island off the coast of england. The concert at the isle of wight is intended to be a fusion of spirit and the worlds best rock musicians, but fans feel the concert should be free. Police and promoters disagree. [ shouting ] [ whistle blows ] this is the end beautiful friend this is the end my only friend of our elaborate plans of everything that stands ill never look into your eyes again [ gunshot ] can you picture what well be so limitless and free desperately in need of some strangers hand in a desperate land come on, baby, yeah my thanks to all of you, and now its on to chicago, and lets win there. [ gunshot ] come ride with me across the sea
[ rock music plays on radio ] this is jim ladd of klos. We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special bulletin. Rock music fans all over the world are in mourning today. Jim morrison, lead singer of the doors, was found dead in his paris apartment this morning. French authorities attribute the cause of death to a heart attack. Morrison was 27 years old. Goodbye, jim. Well miss you. [ engine races ] jim morrison was buried today in Pere Lachaise cemetery in paris. The coffin was sealed, and only his girlfriend, pamela courson, and the doors manager were in attendance. With his passing, the future of the doors remains uncertain. Im jim ladd on 95. 5 klos, and ill be here all night as we pay tribute to one of americas most original and influential. Depp the sixties begin with a shot. [ gunshot ] the Civil Rights Movement intensifies. The war in vietnam gets bigger and bldier. Man president johnson, meanwhile, let it be known that the fbi is closely watching all antiwar activity. Depp
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