#18: The Beginning of the End

Jim’s descent began as his heavy drinking blurred the lines with his alter ego, the Lizard King. Drugs worsened his behavior, leading to unprofessionalism at work. Unbeknownst to his band, this marked the onset of their end.

The breaking point occurred when his band used “Light My Fire” in a car ad without Jim’s consent. Feeling betrayed, he severed emotional ties with them. Myths swirl about Jim retaliating by damaging 16 Buicks, showcasing his wild driving of his cherished 1967 Shelby GT500.