THE MIDGET'S SOAPBOX #2

"WEARING THE CROWN"

A Rant by Adam Bowman

It's somewhat breaking news that there are plans for a book version of The Beatles' Anthology. However, just because it's breaking, doesn't mean that there's not a some of repetition to this story.

Everyone's favorite vocalist, Yoko Ono, has reared her (can ugly even fit here?) head and decided that since she rode on John's coat tails, she wants a piece of the pie. All the more reason to give her the crown and robe. All hail the Queen Bitch of Rock 'n' Roll.

One need not ask for further proof after I bring up one name: Julian Lennon. Anyone who knows the story knows he was Yoko's favorite (step)son. Need further proof? Duh, watch the Behind The Music piece on him sometime. That is, if VH1 ever decides to show it again.

Alas, here's the Horribly ironic portion of our story. Rumors have it that Ms. Ono will net 1/3 of the book's profits, while not writing even a single word. Early estimates have the hardback copy going for close to $60. Frankly, I'm sticking to Have A Nice Day. At least Mick was honest in his work.

Now, let's not completely jump off the deep end. Perhaps those rumors aren't true, and Yoko won't see dollar one from this project. Even still, her legacy holds firm. I'm one of the many who thought she was ultimately the end of Britain's greatest rock band (what Stones?), because seeing her today, she exudes the vibe of someone who got away with (pardon the expression) murder.

Ever long, however, she will hold the crown. She will sit upon her throne and glory in the fame that is being the widow of John Lennon, as well as the woman who thumbed down John's own son (which makes you wonder about that relationship in the first place). Long Live The Queen!