The Doors- 'Murder Madness, L A at Midnight'

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Los Angeles is often associated with film noir because many classic examples of the genre were set in and around the city. Film noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by its use of stark black and white cinematography, complex characters, and themes of crime, corruption, and moral ambiguity.

Los Angeles was a natural setting for film noir due to its sprawling urban landscape, which provided a rich backdrop for stories of crime and intrigue. Many classic film noir movies, such as "Double Indemnity" and "The Maltese Falcon," were set in Los Angeles or its surrounding areas.

Jim Morrison, on the other hand, is associated with Los Angeles and film noir more tangentially. As the lead singer of The Doors, Morrison was a part of the vibrant counterculture scene that flourished in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He was known for his dark, brooding persona and poetic lyrics, which often dealt with themes of death, madness, and existential despair.

Morrison's lyrics and persona have been cited as an influence on the neo-noir movement of the 1980s and 1990s, which sought to revive and update the classic film noir style. Many neo-noir films, such as "Blade Runner" and "L.A. Confidential," were set in Los Angeles and drew on the city's rich cinematic history. In this way, Morrison's legacy as a counterculture icon has become intertwined with the enduring mystique of Los Angeles and film noir. (Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing). .