Friday, July 3, 2009

Died On This Date

July 3
Morrison, Jim
b. December 8, 1943 d. July 3, 1971
Singer, Songwriter. Born in Melbourne, Florida, the son of a naval officer, he adopted a bohemian lifestyle in California while attending UCLA while literally homeless, sleeping in any convenient place handy, friends couches, rooftops, in cars and under the pier at Venice Beach. A voracious reader of books, he started a rock band with fellow student Ray Manzarek after he graduated. They quickly found two more members, Robby Krieger and John Densmore.

Harmon, Larry 'Bozo The Clown'
b. January 2, 1925 d. July 3, 2008
Entertainer. Larry Harmon portrayed 'Bozo the Clown' for more than fifty years. He bought the rights to Bozo, and the business that combined animation, character licensing, and personal appearances was worth millions. His television show was seen all over the country as well as some overseas markets. He trained more than 200 'Bozos' to represent him in local markets. As Bozo's influence spread, his name became a synonym for clownish behavior.

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