Doors Shut: Morrison's Notorious New Haven Arrest

On December 11th in music history, one significant event took place in 1970 when the Doors frontman Jim Morrison was arrested on stage during a concert in New Haven, Connecticut. The incident began when Morrison started taunting the police officers who were providing security at the venue.

Earlier that day, Morrison had been involved in a backstage incident with a police officer who had found him with a female fan in a shower stall. The officer reportedly hit Morrison on the head with a nightstick, causing him to become increasingly agitated and confrontational as the day progressed.

During the concert that evening, Morrison began making inflammatory remarks about the police, calling them "little blue men" and "little blue pigs." He then proceeded to launch into an obscenity-laden tirade, which prompted the police officers to storm the stage and arrest him mid-performance.

The crowd, already riled up by Morrison's antics, became even more unruly as they witnessed their idol being dragged off stage. A riot nearly ensued as fans threw bottles and other objects at the police, causing them to retaliate with tear gas.

Morrison was charged with inciting a riot, indecency, and public obscenity. He was later released on bond and the charges were eventually dropped, but the incident remained a notorious moment in rock history.

The arrest only served to further cement Morrison's reputation as a rebellious and unpredictable figure in the music world. It also highlighted the growing tensions between the counterculture movement and the establishment, which would continue to play out throughout the decade.

The Doors went on to release several more successful albums before Morrison's untimely death in 1971 at the age of 27. Despite his short life, Morrison left an indelible mark on the music world and continues to be celebrated as one of the most iconic and influential figures in rock history.

The incident in New Haven remains a testament to Morrison's wild and uncompromising spirit, as well as a reminder of the power of music to challenge authority and push boundaries. It is a moment that will forever be etched in the annals of music history.


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