Interview with Jim Morrison's father and sister

I think a lot of you forget that Jim and his father were in the middle of the greatest "generation gap" in history.  They were literally brought up in two completely different times in history.  His father was old school and Jim was in the first generation that really broke free of their parents era and values.  So don't be so hard on his Dad.  He did the best he could do under the circumstances and I am sure in his mind, he only really remembers the little boy Jim that he knew, so for that alone, I am sure he has cried many tears at Jim's passing.

His father had "true to his own nature" inscribed on his tombstone...THATS unconditional love. He couldn't understand him but he understood enough

"He was somebody you would like to get to know". That's a beautiful tribute from his father. And you know it's a sincere sentiment from the look in his eyes.

This is not the cold and remote figure of so many books and articles. This is someone who never understood his son but loved and respected him all the way down the line. I salute him and am grateful for what Jim left us.

That man loved his boy. He couldn't really understand him, but he honored his talent and his spirit. The love (and heartbreak) in his eyes is so pure.

Little known fact: Admiral George Morrison was the youngest officer ever promoted to the rank of Admiral in U.S. Navy history.

Did you see Jim’s dad fight back tears and held back from getting choked up after he finished his last sentence, “he was somebody you would of liked to get to know.” A father never gets over the loss of their child.

Seeing this reminds you that Jim Morrison wasn’t just the prototypical rock star, but someone’s son and brother. Someone who wasn’t just admired and worshipped for his public persona, but truly and deeply loved by his family, despite any differences they may have had. This interview was probably done at least 30 years after Jim’s passing and yet the pain and loss are right there under the surface for his Dad. Truly heartbreaking to see.

Say what you will, that old man loved his son.

Lets not be too hard on his father. Generation gap was huge. But you can tell he loved his boy.

The sadness in Dads eyes says it all , unconditional love regardless of the two different Worlds they lived in , both giving it their all in there chosen profesions in life .RIP in peace Jim !

The grief was still right below the surface in his father. I love old school guys like him. Says it straight and let's you in if you're willing to listen but always looks for the silver lining.

His dad..the pain in his eyes. That's a man who loved his son deeply.

This poor man had to live 37 years with the death of his son on his mind. I lost my beloved daughter who's memory I will cherish for the rest of my days. Just writing this makes this old man's eyes tear up. We are not supposed to out live our children. A parent isn't supposed to suffer like that.

I'm in tears listening to his father. I know Admiral Morrison's generation well. They're my grandparents. Don't expect them to understand the Baby Boomers music. They listened to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Nat King Cole. At least my Grandma did. I can tell he loved his son, even though he didn't understand him. I completely get it, because I grew up around his generation.

His dad was an admiral which is like the highest you can achieve in the navy pretty much. And his son was rock and blues.. most gigantic superstar of music history!! Jim. that's one hell of a family! And being who his dad is... It's no wonder jim would achieve the greatest heights a person can achieve in this world. He was a legend and a genius. We all miss him.

Wow his fathers words about his son “he was somebody you would have liked to know” made me feel incredibly sad.

Look at how much his Sister admired him she can’t stop smiling

Jim Morrison had a wonderful voice. Deep and mystical.

Wow! I can see Jim in his sisters face. Sounds like a really wonderful family. I admire the father. A very honest man. Jim Morrison was a huge talent. Wish he was still around today.