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  1. Paul Is Dead: The Truth Behind The Conspiracy Theory - All That's ...

    • The "Paul Is Dead" theory claims that Paul McCartney died in a car crash in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike named Billy Shears. Fans point to clues in Beatles albums, songs, and artwork as proof of th… See more

    Two Car Crashes and The Beginning of A Conspiracy

    In February 1967, a strange aside appeared in the Beatles Monthly Book, the band’s official fan magazine. “Stories about The Beatles are always flying around,” the magazine br… See more

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    What Is The ‘Paul Is Dead’ Theory?

    According to the “Paul Is Dead” theory, Paul McCartney stormed out of a recording sessionon November 9, 1966. Upset with the band, he got into his car and drove off into the nigh… See more

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    Evidence and Clues in Beatles Albums

    In addition to “Revolution 9” on the White Album, Beatles fans pointed to several other clues about Paul McCartney’s death from the band’s discography. For example, “Strawberry … See more

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  1. The Truth About The Paul McCartney Car …

    Nov 4, 2020 · It is the rumor that Paul McCartney, the principal singer-songwriter alongside John Lennon in the Beatles since their formation in the late 1950s, is dead, and has been since a …

     
  2. Paul is dead - Wikipedia

    "Paul is dead" is an urban legend and conspiracy theory alleging that English musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles died in 1966 and was secretly replaced by a look-alike. The rumour began …

  3. Did Paul McCartney Die in 1966? - Snopes.com

    Claim: Musician Ringo Starr admitted that Paul McCartney passed away in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike.

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    Apr 7, 2008 · William Campbell allegedly became Billy Shears on Sgt Pepper, while William Sheppard was supposedly the inspiration behind ‘The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill’ …

  6. The complete guide to The Beatles 'Paul Is …

    Apr 24, 2022 · Learn how a hoax turned into a conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike named Billy Shears. Discover the clues, the sources, and the …

  7. Debunking the Beatles Conspiracy: "Paul Is Dead"

    Mar 26, 2016 · A quiet search was quickly made for a McCartney look-alike/sound-alike — named Billy Shears — who finished the recording of Sgt. Pepper. It was Billy Shears who went on to record all subsequent Beatles …

  8. Could the 'Paul McCartney is dead' theory be true?

    Mar 23, 2022 · The "Paul is dead" conspiracy claims that The Beatles' singer died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike named Billy Shears. Learn about the hidden messages, the lookalike competition and the expert's verdict on this …

  9. Paul McCartney: Music's Most WTF Conspiracy …

    Nov 6, 2017 · Has a man named Billy Shears been posing as the Beatles singer since the real Paul died in a 1966 car crash? (Spoiler: We don't think so.)

  10. Paul is still dead! Fake news that shook the …

    Sep 23, 2017 · A little over 50 years ago, on Nov. 9, 1966 (9/11 in British usage), Paul McCartney was decapitated in a car crash, and was soon replaced, unbeknownst to the public, by a …