Associated Press Wirephoto Singer Jim Morrison (center) is led to jail after his conviction. He later was released on bail. MIAMI Singer Convicted (AP) Shaggy haired James Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, has been convicted of indecent exposure and profanity during a 1969 performance before a large audience of teen-agers. A jury of three men and three women returned the verdict against the self-proclaimed “king of orgasmic rock” after a 16-day trial. Maximum sentence is eight months in jail and a $525 fine. The bearded singer declared, “This trial and its outcome won’t change my style because I maintain that I did not do anything wrong.” Witnesses said Morrison dropped his trousers during the performance. The singer’s performance sparked several campaigns against indecency, including an Orange Bowl rally by 30,000 per- sons. Morrison was freed on $50,000 bail until sentencing October 23, 1970.

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