What pseudonym did Jim Morrison use that is an anagram of his real name?

Jim Morrison used the pseudonym “Mr. Mojo Risin,” an anagram of his real name, “Jim Morrison.” The phrase appears repeatedly in the title song of The Doors’ 1971 album “L.A. Woman.”

Morrison sings the name during the song’s closing section, turning the rearranged letters of “Jim Morrison” into a rhythmic, almost incantatory alter ego. The line fits the song’s restless portrayal of Los Angeles and its broader themes of movement, desire, reinvention, and escape.

The nickname is sometimes confused with Morrison’s other famous labels, especially “The Lizard King.” That title came from his poetry and public image, while “Mr. Mojo Risin” is specifically the anagram-based pseudonym. “Mojo” also carries associations with mystique, personal power, and blues culture, making it particularly suited to the song’s swaggering style.

“L.A. Woman” was recorded during The Doors’ final major project with Morrison. He moved to Paris shortly after the album was completed and died there in July 1971. The song therefore became one of the defining recordings of his final period with the band.