We can only speculate, but during that period the long hair and facial hair was part of the overall movement, anti-establishment. And the shaggier the better. It was a way of not conforming, being yourself, letting your freak flag fly. read more
Jim Morrison grew a beard and gained a few pounds later on in his life because he had become frustrated and depressed that many people only saw him as a sex symbol. He wanted to be known for his music and poetry instead of just his looks. Drugs and alcoholism probably played a role in this, too, though. read more
His nickname, "Mr. Mojo Risin'", is an anagram for Jim Morrison. Is the only performer in rock history to have been arrested on stage during a performance (in New Haven, Connecticut, Dec. 10, 1967). The Doors were voted the 41st Greatest Artists in Rock 'n' Roll by Rolling Stone. read more