Paul McCartney has finally addressed one of music’s most enduring rumors — the claim that he died decades ago and was secretly replaced by a double. The 83-year-old Beatles icon reflected on how the strange conspiracy theory shaped public perception of him over the years.
Despite the wild stories, McCartney is very much alive and still performing. He’s even set to appear at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center next week, continuing to show the same energy and passion that have defined his legendary career.
The bizarre rumor began in the late 1960s, suggesting McCartney had died in a 1966 car crash. According to the tale, a lookalike was brought in to replace him so The Beatles could continue without shocking the world.
The so-called “Paul is dead” theory gained massive traction when a Detroit radio station aired a segment claiming listeners could hear hidden messages when playing Beatles songs backward. Fans pointed to cryptic clues on album covers and lyrics, fueling the myth further.
McCartney has since laughed off the rumor, saying that in some ways, it felt like a part of him “was dead” because the story took on a life of its own. Still, his ongoing presence on stage proves he’s as alive and influential as ever.
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