Music's Greatest Conspiracies: Part 4 "Paul is Dead" | 71

from Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry · host Curiouscast

Did Paul McCartney really die in 1966 and get replaced by a lookalike? Of course not...but that didn't stop millions of people from believing it. This time, we dive into the wild history of the "Paul Is Dead" hoax, examining the clues fans found in Beatles songs, album artwork, and hidden messages. Let's unpack how a campus rumour grew into one of the most famous conspiracy theories in pop culture history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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