The Truth About The Paul McCartney Car Crash Myth - Grunge
Nov 4, 2020 · The replacement, originally called William Campbell or, more recognizably, Billy Shears, according to Salon, and known as "Faul" to true believers of the theory, has, if the story is true, written some of the Beatles' greatest work, fathered four children with Paul's first wife, Linda McCartney, went on to establish the mega-popular band Wings ...
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 circulating in 1966, gaining broad popularity in September 1969 following reports on American college campuses.
Paul Is Dead: The Truth Behind The Conspiracy Theory - All That's ...
May 9, 2021 · As the theory goes, Lennon, Harrison, and Ringo decided to keep on playing without McCartney. But they also resolved to hide his death from the public. So, the remaining Beatles hired a Paul McCartney lookalike named William Campbell, also known as Billy Shears.
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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Sep 29, 2021 · Let's get one thing out of the way before proceeding further — Paul McCartney did not die in a car crash in late 1966. And no, he was not replaced by a lookalike named William Shears Campbell, who you may know as the Billy Shears …
The 'Paul is dead' myth - The Beatles Bible
Apr 7, 2008 · The 'Paul Is Dead' myth began in 1969, and alleged that Paul McCartney died in 1966. The Beatles are said to have covered up the death, despite inserting a series of clues into their songs and artwork.
The complete guide to The Beatles 'Paul Is Dead' myth - Far Out …
Apr 24, 2022 · With the band floundering amid their pop peak, improbably, McCartney was then replaced by a lookalike called either William Shears Cambell (apparently referenced as Billy Shears on Sgt. Pepper) or William Sheppard (supposedly referenced in …
The One-and-Only Billy Shears: An Interview with William Campbell on ...
Jan 21, 2019 · We’re meeting today on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. His name is William Campbell, and beginning with Sgt. Pepper, he became The Man Who Would Be Paul McCartney. AVOCADO: So The Beatles had already started recording Sgt. Pepper when Brian Epstein recruited you?
A Myth that Rocks: The Premature Death of Paul McCartney
Dec 20, 2005 · Some sources claimed that the imposter was an actor named William Campbell, the winner of a Paul McCartney lookalike contest and, conveniently, an orphan from Edinburgh.
Music's Biggest Conspiracy Theory: 'Paul Is Dead'
Oct 28, 2022 · The Beatles, wanting to save their fans from the heartache of losing Paul and dealing with the loss of their bandmate, decided to conceal the truth (perhaps not by choice) and replaced Paul with the winner of a Paul McCartney lookalike contest – ‘William Campbell’ or …