Seriously, The Doors are every stoner kids first love. “mother, yes son, I want to kill you…” one of the most over muttered lines of all time.
The never ending love circle is as strong as ever and although Morrison is now nothing more than fairy dust his fans are younger, and more tech savvy than the mutton chopped bell bottom originals. So it seems fitting that the marketing machine keep up with the times. I mean, just cuz their legend doesn’t mean they cant be cool. A newly designed thedoors.com, has been launched and the survivors are giving it a nice plug.
“Hey you guys! This is hot. New website. What you want to know, it’s here. What you want to see, it’s here. Want to communicate, it’s here. Want to join conversations…here. Want to be an intellectual, join us here on the new site. Want to buy stuff, hell, we got it! This is so well put together, I love it. Hope you do, too.” -Ray Manzarek
“Always on the tech cutting edge, I’m proud of the band I’ve been in for many years and proud that our web presence now matches the longevity of the four lads from Venice, California. Each generation gets to view us through the latest cyber-lens that represents their time. Enjoy!” -John Densmore
These two quotes actually cracked me up. The salutation of ‘hey guys’ and ‘always on the tech cutting edge’ for some reason induced a snicker. It just sounds a little to ‘trying to be hip’.
Users can keep up to date with current news on The Doors or enjoy archival features, reviews and photos. The store section of the website features brand new items including limited edition vinyl, DVDs and apparel. Additional website features include an integrated community for fans to meet, discuss and share all things Doors-related. With so many new photo galleries, video clips and archived shows, there’s much to talk about.
I must give mad respect to a band who has a fan base that grows even after all these decades. I personally know many a teenager into ‘Classic Rock’ and I have always considers them a bit punk rock for the sheer rebellion of not accepting today’s modern offering. So g’head and go chit chat about what a fox The Lizard King was back in the day… no harm in it I guess.