ON THIS DAY IN 1968, JIM MORRISON INCITED A RIOT AT A PERFORMANCE IN CHICAGO, THE FIRST CONSCIOUSLY CREATED RIOT OF HIS CAREER

Morrison, playing at Chicago venue, The Coliseum, was frustrated with his band, The Doors and began a self-destructive path that would lead to his eventual death in 1971. He also grew angry with the way the audience was treated by policemen, and began writhing, leaping, sliding along the floor and placing maracas into his trousers.

The crowd of around 4,000 was quickly incensed and rushed forward, eventually destroying the stage and clashing with police as The Doors played over the top before escaping through a back exit. Morrison escaped charges on this occasion but was charged for other riotous performances and indecent exposure at a concert later that year.

Some fans have speculated that the lyrics of The Doors song, Peace Frog, are related to the incident at the Chicago Coliseum rather than the police riots at the Chicago Democratic National Convention.