Jim Morrison: The Anatomy Of Madness
Simon Reynolds, Melody Maker, 13 April 1991
This year's superstar is a bloated, bearded would-be poet who died 20 years ago. SIMON REYNOLDS investigates the dark influence and deep fascination JIM MORRISON still exercises over rock music today.
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