In celebration of the late Jim Morrison's birthday, L'OFFICIEL looks through vintage pictures throughout his career.

American singer and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/who-is-lizzy-mcalpine-singer-songwriter-john-mayer-finneas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">songwriter</a> Jim Morrison was born to be a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/who-is-dylan-minnette-wallows-13-reason-why" target="_blank" rel="noopener">musician</a>. From a young age, Morrison was full of creativity with a noticeable interest in reading and the arts. In college, he originally studied film, but eventually picked up an interest in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/lili-reinhart-riverdale-hustlers-anxiety-swimming-lessons-poems" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poetry</a>. At 22 years old, Morrison would begin to his ascension in the music world after forming his band The Doors.&nbsp;
The rock band quickly rose to success after the release of their second single "Light My Fire." The band would go on to create a slew of more hit numbers including "People Are Strange," "Hello, I Love You," "Five to One," and "Love Me Two Times." In 1971 Morrison departed from The Doors to focus on personal matters, though he was met with an unexpected passing not too long afterward. While he was taken too soon from this world at 27 years old, his legacy will always remain. In honor of the late <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/5-famous-lgbtq-music-artists-elton-john-freddie-mercury" target="_blank" rel="noopener">musician's</a> birthday, L'OFFICIEL remembers The Doors singer and his life through a round-up of vintage pictures.

The Doors in 1966; From left to right: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, and John Densmore.

Jim Morrison performing at the Village Theatre, 1967.

Jim Morrison in 1968.

Jim Morrison in Frankfurt, Germany, 1968.

Jim Morrison and Pamela Courson at a photo shoot, 1969.

Jim Morrison performing at 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,' 1969.

Jim Morrison at the Cobo Arena, 1970.

Jim Morrison making a television appearance in the UK, 1970.

Jim Morrison in 1970.

All photos via Getty Images.

Vintage Pictures of Jim Morrison

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