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TIL 52 years ago, the Dade County Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant for Jim Morrison, lead singer for the Doors. Morrison thought it was a practical joke, but later learned they added an additional charge for simulated oral copulation on guitarist, Robbie Krieger, during the concert.

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