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The Future Doors Classic That Convinced the Band To Play With Jim Morrison
The Doors weren't sure about Jim Morrison at first, but the lyrics to their future classic track managed to convince them.
How legendary photographer Jim Marshall became part of the Grateful Dead family
An upcoming book of photos captures Marshall's unique relationship with the Dead. His former assistant, the photographer ...
Val Kilmer Was Born to Play Jim Morrison
Writer Rob Sheffield remembers Val Kilmer's performance in 'The Doors' and why he was the perfect Jim Morrison.
Hollywood Remembers Val Kilmer as ‘Icon’
Kilmer died from pneumonia at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter Mercedes.
Hollywood star Val Kilmer dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a versatile Hollywood hero of the ’80s and ’90s with star turns as both the likes of Batman and Jim Morrison, has ...
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
'The Sheer Audacity' The Story Behind Val Kilmer Getting His Role In The Doors Just Came Out And What An Absolute Legend
King indeed. His performance in The Doors is just one part of the late actor's legacy, given his many beloved movie roles. He ...
Our favorite Val Kilmer roles, from ‘Top Secret!’ to ‘Top Gun’
Our favorite performances by Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday, including “Top Secret!,” “Top Gun,” “Heat” and “The Doors.” ...
Val Kilmer said yes to major role without reading script - but filming was 'unpleasant experience'
As a baby-faced blonde, Val Kilmer was known for his brooding intensity and portrayal of tormented characters. Rising to ...
Val Kilmer dead at 65: Daughter shares details on cause of death
LOS ANGELES — Val Kilmer, a versatile Hollywood actor known for portraying Batman and rock icon Jim Morrison, died Tuesday in ...
Actor Val Kilmer, who portrayed Jim Morrison and Batman, dies at 65
I always marveled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character.” ...
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Kilmer, the youngest actor ever accepted to the prestigious Juilliard School at the time he attended, experienced the ups and downs of fame more dramatically than most.