✗ The myth everyone repeats
Paul McCartney died in a car accident in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike.
✓ What is actually true
Paul McCartney did not die in 1966. The 'Paul Is Dead' theory emerged in 1969 based on supposed clues in Beatles album artwork and backmasking. McCartney is alive and continues to perform and record music. The theory likely originated as a joke on a college radio station but was taken seriously by some Beatles fans.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Wikipedia: Paul Is DeadPRIMARY
- Snopes: Paul Is DeadREFERENCE