It’s been more than four decades since the incident, but Florida Governor Charlie Crist is planning to issue a pardon for the Lizard King (Morrison’s nickname) over charges of indecent exposure, after the “Riders On The Storm” singer was arrested at a Miami concert back in 1969. According to the politician, it’s clear that the Doors’ frontman wasn’t actually doing anything particularly wrong. 

“After reviewing the case and getting briefed on it, more and more it seems like a real injustice was done,” Crist revealed to US Rolling Stone magazine. “It seemed to me that it would be a tragedy to have this be the lasting legacy of his life. I just wanted to give an opportunity for forgiveness.” 

A ‘formal clemency’ meeting will take place in early December, and (unless there’s opposition to the move), Morrison’s record will be wiped clear of the incident. Sure, the singer’s not around to see justice be done, bu “iIt’s the symbolism of doing what’s right,” Crist says. “But I’m pretty sure that it’s more than symbolic to his family. I used to be attorney general and my predecessor taught me that it’s very important to prosecute the guilty, but it may even be more important to exonerate the innocent.”

 A re-issue of a Canadian concert – The Doors: Live in Vancouver – was recently released by the remaining members of the band. The unreleased 1970 concert features a guest appearance by bluesman Albert King.