The Last Stage
by Jim Cherry
reviewed by Kathryn ReadeMichael Gray, a 30 year old liberal arts student, losing support from his parents and unable to further his degree. He is at a crossroads with his girlfriend and life. He comes up with an idea.
Through kismet he meets a younger group of musicians and plots to turn his idea into the dream of a lifetime. They form a tribute cover band of the legendary Doors, Jim Morrison in particular. The band tours and Michael Gray lives out his simpatico with Jim Morrison.
The tour leads the band to various venues, ending ironically at the famed Whiskey a Go-Go where the Doors first played and had their start. Unfortunately for Michael Gray and his Jim Morrison personae it is the end, but he has his kicks before the whole shit house goes up in flames, to paraphrase Jim Morrison.
I recommend by Jim Cherry for anyone how has a dream or if your a Doors fan. Cherry has well researched his subject matter and placed it in a well written 240 page book.
