Vince,
I'm wondering if you remember working with the doors fondly. Was there a point when it was no longer enjoyable? Were you aware at the time of the myth that was being created around the band? Or was that something that happened afterwards? As for Jim Morrison, I was wondering how you experienced him. Was he someone you found to be an extraordinary human being, or simply a very talented and troubled soul. I know these are a few questions, but if you've got the time, I'd love you to share your thoughts.
Thank you very much.
Your experience working with the Doors.
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Mr. Jones fantastic Questions
The Doors experience was one I wish I could share again. It did become a bad experience when Jom was at his worst - this become an all to frequent occurance after Amsterdam. The worst was Maimi, The Isle of Wright and, of course, New Orleans.
His performance fell from brilliant throughout 1867 & 1968 to mediocre or worse in 1969-1970.
The myth was generated by an LA disk jocky who probably had a perennial Hard-On for Jim. He started the business about Jim Morrison and the Doors. and the Cult grew from these. The boys didn't mind that so much as the steadily deteriorating behavoir of Jim. They did not recognize the slow decline of the quality of the music, puched toward the Chicago Blues genre by Ray. Notice the quality of the music on LA Woman compare the the first 3 albums. That is really the direction, the intent of Jim's original poetry or lyrics - Madness, discord, drugs and some lustfull thoughts.
I had many conversations with Jom in the quiet hours of early morning before Kathy came in to the office. He had some ideas about life but these were based mainly on the shock effect of those concepts. There is much to consider in this very troubles and repressed person. I have written some stories and the Forum Manager has posted them in other places. You might want to catch up on them so I don't have to go through it again. When Sober, Jim was a really quite person and, though he had these radical thoughts, he was educated, pretty bright, very lonely and in serious need of caring people to help him out.
It is a shame that Siddons, the young and arrogant manager was too busy being the big shot to see what direction Jim was going toward. Rather that his sarcasm, snide remarks and outright disrespect, he would have been more responsible if he had gather the others together and formed a plan to get Jim the help he needed. Rather than that they all sat back and ignored him hoping it would go away.
It did nto and he did.
I am sure that this short dissertation has engendered more questions than it has answered. But feel free to ask away.
Can I make a request for each of you who so enjoy this forum. Ask one question at a time - It gives me the opportunity to be more thorough in my responce.
Thank you all for your use of the forum. Be patient I will answer you one and all individually.
Right now - I have to finish my latest organ project for a little church in Korea. That's where I am - People.
His performance fell from brilliant throughout 1867 & 1968 to mediocre or worse in 1969-1970.
The myth was generated by an LA disk jocky who probably had a perennial Hard-On for Jim. He started the business about Jim Morrison and the Doors. and the Cult grew from these. The boys didn't mind that so much as the steadily deteriorating behavoir of Jim. They did not recognize the slow decline of the quality of the music, puched toward the Chicago Blues genre by Ray. Notice the quality of the music on LA Woman compare the the first 3 albums. That is really the direction, the intent of Jim's original poetry or lyrics - Madness, discord, drugs and some lustfull thoughts.
I had many conversations with Jom in the quiet hours of early morning before Kathy came in to the office. He had some ideas about life but these were based mainly on the shock effect of those concepts. There is much to consider in this very troubles and repressed person. I have written some stories and the Forum Manager has posted them in other places. You might want to catch up on them so I don't have to go through it again. When Sober, Jim was a really quite person and, though he had these radical thoughts, he was educated, pretty bright, very lonely and in serious need of caring people to help him out.
It is a shame that Siddons, the young and arrogant manager was too busy being the big shot to see what direction Jim was going toward. Rather that his sarcasm, snide remarks and outright disrespect, he would have been more responsible if he had gather the others together and formed a plan to get Jim the help he needed. Rather than that they all sat back and ignored him hoping it would go away.
It did nto and he did.
I am sure that this short dissertation has engendered more questions than it has answered. But feel free to ask away.
Can I make a request for each of you who so enjoy this forum. Ask one question at a time - It gives me the opportunity to be more thorough in my responce.
Thank you all for your use of the forum. Be patient I will answer you one and all individually.
Right now - I have to finish my latest organ project for a little church in Korea. That's where I am - People.
Vince
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The Doors
Road Manager
The Doors