10 Must-Read Music Books That Will Rock Your World
4. No One Here Gets Out Alive By Jerry Hopkins And Danny Sugerman
Sex, drugs, and rock n roll. On that front, perhaps nobody in rock history can come close to the ‘Lizard King’ himself, Jim Morrison, songwriter, poet, and frontman of The Doors. First published in 1980, Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman's No One Here Gets Out Alive delves deep into the tumultuous life of one of rock music’s most enigmatic and influential figure.
Dripping in the sun-soaked splendour of ‘60s California, this biography offers a gripping account of Morrison’s rise to fame, his poetic genius, and his self-destructive tendencies. From his electrifying performances to his controversial behaviour offstage, the authors explore Jim’s complex personality, giving an insight into his pursuit of artistic expression, his struggles with addiction and his tragic demise, aged just 27. Detailing a mystic childhood experience which Morrison later described as “the most important moment of my life”, we are given fascinating insights into his character and how all these unbelievable experiences formed the star Jim was to become.
Like the majority of the members in the infamous ‘27 Club’, Jim Morrison's death is shrouded in speculation. Where that is concerned, Hopkins and Sugerman reveal here the conspiracies that, even after 50 years since his death, are still perplexing fans around the world. No One Here Gets Out Alive is a vital read for anymore wanting to explore the legend of Mr Mojo Risin’.