If he never plays "Yesterday" publicly again, let us all have that moment live in our hope, anyway. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, often credited as a concept album. Even the KKK got involved and made a threatening statement against the group. [69] The rumour was also cited in the hoax surrounding the Canadian band Klaatu,[70] after a January 1977 review of their debut album 3:47 EST sparked rumours that the group were in fact the Beatles. Richard : and anyone else reading this- if you can't tell Paul from Faul, you're either not looking hard enough, or you're not being objective. Its easy for officials like M15 to create fake identification. Pepper. [9] Psychologists Ralph Rosnow and Gary Fine attributed its popularity partly to the shared, vicarious experience of searching for clues without consequence for the participants. In September, an article appeared in the student paper of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, which asked: "Is Paul McCartney Dead?" Also, check out IAMAPHONEY. You are correct in your stated assumption that the book had to be written as fiction and that people see what they want to see. "Thank you very much". The real Paul was killed in Dec of 1980 by an avid fan and then replaced by Billy Shears. Only John was 28. Commentary for "Lisa the Vegetarian", in The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season [DVD]. But remember, Paul was no saint. It is an idea that has captured the imaginations of cryptic-minded listeners and stoned truth-seekers for more than five decades. The legend goes that in 1965 (one year before McCartney is said to have died) young Shears entered a Beatles lookalike competition organised by the band's manager Brian Epstein, in the . Introducing Billy Shears Campbell - a world-renowned musician, singer and icon. Of course anyone with two good eyes should be able to tell theyre not the same people Sargent Peppers Is quite a departure musically and full of Luminati influences. Well, that would be true, but the person who stabbed "George Harrison" (actually just Billy Shears) was actually the original George Harrison, back from India at last. According to the official website of London suburb St. Margarets, the man who allegedly became Macca was born William Campbell Shears in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 16, 1940. Whoever really believes that crazy crap is a moronic fool. Pepper album. The student convinced the DJ that McCartney was dead, with clues found throughout the later Beatles discography when certain songs were played backward. There are so many questions and co-incidences, etc. "Suddenly I was half the man I used to be, theres a shadow hanging over me, oh I believe in yesterday" the clues are there. So he did what he does best and retired and died two weeks later. Mr. Starr alleges that the group did send out a lot of hidden messages through the years to prepare the population for the truth. "When Paul died, we all panicked!" But that hasn't happened, has it? His voice was forensically studied and like a fingerprint, it proves the voices to be of the same person. I do find it fascinating as to how it was all orchestrated with the untimely demise of the real Paul McCartney. It is hard to see the 2nd P on the patch because of the angle Paul is standing at on the cover the Sgt Pepper album so it appears as O.P.D. Maybe the trip to India and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi made him a believer. And have you ever wondered what on earth the purpose was of writing and recording "Revolution 9," backwards it says "Turn me on, dead man." I was wondering if anyone on here would be interested in talking on camera about it. Forget Paul. It was thr real Paul's eyes. Paul McCartney Died in 1966 and the new Paul was born in 1967. [56] Part of the interview was first broadcast on Radio 4, on 26 October,[57] and subsequently on WMCA in the US. If you can think of any ways to improve the article, why not create one? Mr. Starr alleges that the group did send out a lot of hidden messages through the years to prepare the population for the truth. LaBour later said he had invented many of the clues and was astonished when the story was picked up by newspapers across the United States. [58] His next visitors were a reporter and photographer from Life magazine. The original Beatle Paul Was most certainly replaced. I needn't argue about that; I'm right and I'll be proved right. It is called Im the Greatest. FACT Paul McCartney did have a minor accident on 26th Dec 1965 when he fell off a moped, split his lip and chipped a tooth. It can't be that difficult to find some history on him.if indeed he existed at all. The one and only Billy Shears Nonsense. Why? I was wondering about that, a moped accident that chipped his tooth answered that question. 20th Century Fox. And last, IF you were any of the other Beatles members would you have possibly nosedived your career by going public with the truth?? Who the hell would ever hold (or attend) a Paul McCartney look alike contest? [8] Gibb and other callers then discussed the rumour on air for the next hour,[18] during which Gibb offered further potential clues. However, the purported clone's birth name and birthplace may vary depending on the source; per Musicoholics, he was a Canadian man named William Shears Campbell. It was supposed to last only a week or two, but time went by and nobody seemed to notice, so we kept playing along. Someone, knows the truth.Eh, Beatle Bill? (Officially pronounced dead VS. Ontario Provincial Police), has anyone dared to ask the Question what Canada has to do with the British Pop Band, The Beatles? Anyone that truly believes this is easily led, there is no proof that cannot be explained logically, little hidden messages on an album isn't proof someone has died, the Japanese test that said it's not the same person well we all know face recognition isn't reliable even today, his fingerprints not being recognised at the airport, if I play guitar for days on end my phone won't turn on with fingerprint recognition let alone a bass when you're fretting with right hand, and for him looking at the fretboard more they are comparing basic rock n roll songs with clips from wings with complex bass lines, and why would John Lennon write a song in 1972 called how do you sleep saying the only thing you done was yesterday referring to his song, which was written in 1965 by Paul, did he write it to annoy someone who is supposed to be dead. [15] On 22 October, the day that the "Paul is dead" rumour became an international news story,[16] McCartney, his wife Linda and their two daughters travelled to Scotland to spend time at his farm near Campbeltown. Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.46.189.122 (talk) 14:56, 8 October 2010 (UTC)Reply[reply]. [8] In the interview, McCartney said the rumor was "bloody stupid" and went on to say: Perhaps the rumour started because I haven't been much in the press lately. Whoever took over knew how to write songs with bite in them and not those poppy paulies although he can do those as well. Fearing that the photos would damage his image, McCartney then approached the pair and agreed to pose for a photo with his family and answer the reporter's questions, in exchange for the roll of film containing the offending pictures. To the poster above and any otherPaul is deadtheorists that want to use theGeorge Harrisons last will and testimentvideo , it was a mockumentory, it was made to be a joke, its not real, which is the same as Paul is dead, thats fake and not real too. Screw the eye Color, you'll be able to see it in black & white, as well. Then there's the Billy Shears alter ego (a shepherd shears sheep). Look at the film footage of The Beatles' appearances on Ed Sullivan when "Yesterday" was performed. Wasn't Paul's name William Campbell. Also named his 1st biological daughter Mary after his departed Mother? Well at last some sense is written! Yesterday was written before the alleged death of Paul. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (which began recording later that month). John also says the line, "I buried Paul," at the end of "Strawberry Fields Forever." Later, the line was interpreted as a "clue" in the "Paul is dead" urban legend that alleged McCartney died in 1966 during the recording of Sgt. The Wondrous Light of Truth - Dilara Esengil Did Ringo Starr Admit Paul McCartney Died In 1966, Replaced With Look -As for the badgeIt's actually OPP, Ontario Provincal Police, and there is an Ontario Flag on it. While John, George, and Ringo are all looking to the side, Paul is looking frontward. Not much was said about Johns comment after that. Embarrassed by his fat lip he began to grow a moustache. The Truth About The Paul McCartney Car Crash Myth - Grunge Those dreamy eyes I fell in love with in 1963. Much money would change hands if true family members could inherit what Faul has taken as his own. How could they both go to their own graves keeping this secret with them. [10] On 10 October, the Beatles' press officer, Derek Taylor, responded to the rumour stating: "Recently we've been getting a flood of inquiries asking about reports that Paul is dead. Rumours of the death did get out and have persisted. The winner of this 1965 contest was Keith Allison, who had a brief brush with fame on teen shows such as "Where The Action Is" and apparently later joined Paul Revere and the Raiders, circa 1966. Where did this come from out of the blue? Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and got into his Austin Healey car. It's hard to believe that a rift could have developed between Paul and the others. Ring it and you will hear a true account of Pauls death. Maybe, just maybe John lost both legs in a horrific car accident in 1966, and unwilling to travel for his job found a way to trademark a popular singer's name, with both entities profiting. But my hubby didn't want to hear my Mumble jumbo, so I got the disc and had him watch/listen to it. If M15 is actually involved in the switch they could stop the criminal charges in Britain but in the US and the rest of the world they could be open to those charges plus many others. Backwards masking and all the other recording tricks were probably done in case they were exposed.All they would have to say is that if it were a true fraud it would have been stupid to expose themselves. Everyone concerned is under contract not to disclose. [24] These included "The Ballad of Paul" by the Mystery Tour;[32] "Brother Paul" by Billy Shears and the All Americans; "So Long Paul" by Werbley Finster, a pseudonym for Jos Feliciano;[33] and Zacharias and His Tree People's "We're All Paul Bearers (Parts One and Two)". It also explains why John Lennon had such an estranged life as he got older too. We're more popular than Jesus now; I don't know which will go first rock 'n' roll or Christianity. During the song Ringo, for the benefit of the numbnuts out there, confirms the true identity of Billy Shears. William Shears Campbell was an invented name. Billy's Back! Ringo Starr didn't give an exclusive interview to the Hollywood Inquirer, and Paul McCartney is not dead: WNDR is an entertainment website that does not publish factual articles. "Denial ain't just a river in Egypt." Paul quit the band over Johns being Yoko Ono's puppet. Why would he agree to do this? Skeptoiddescribes a phone call to the radio DJ Russ Gibb from an Eastern Michigan University student on October 12, 1969. Everyone is looking in the wrong place. I feel sorry for you sheeple. No winners were ever announced for this competition. Look How different John Looks on SGT. You know, if investigators find the real Billy Shears working in some factory in Shreveport, LA (his apparent birth place), then you know this whole thing was a hoax. Stories fronm rescue personnel? Now, on with my original comment. And have you noticed that Paul's palate is more narrow than Faul? The truth of the matter is, nobody really gives a damn. "Paul is Dead" redirects here. Well, that's not completely true. ", McCartney has been light-hearted about the issue. Hmmmhow about the lie that gravity holds water on the earth, which water curves around a globe that spins around the sun? Unless they got someone to replace Billy Spears so that Billy could replace Paul. "We wanted to tell the world the truth, but we were afraid of the reactions it would provoke. A similar reversal at the end of "I'm So Tired" (another "White Album" track) yielded "Paul is dead man, miss him, miss him, miss him". If you are interested give me an email will@williamshears.com. I'm sure youtube would be a lovely place to visit if Netflix is not available to you. I would rather be a little less famous these days. Billy Shears was Ringo's Sgt. Thanks everyone. And guess what? In many ways the identity of Billy Shears is clear enough. "[77], "Paul is dead" has continued to inspire analysis into the 21st century, with published studies by Andru J. Reeve, Nick Kollerstrom and Brian Moriarty, among others, and exploitative works in the mediums of mockumentary and documentary film. Lennon himself dismissed any deep meaning to the mysterious lyrics: > I threw the line in "the Walrus was Paul" just to confuse everybody a bit more. William Shears Campbell, better known as Billy Shears, does indeed "disappear" from records in 1966 and no traces of him can be found after Paul's alleged death. They are two different people. Afterward, I revisited videos, film clips, songs & interviews with John, George and Ringo, and it all finally made sense. [17], On 12 October 1969, a caller to Detroit radio station WKNR-FM told disc jockey Russ Gibb about the rumour and its clues. [2] McCartney then alluded to the rumour during a press conference held around the release of Sgt. LOOK AT THE CLUES IN THE MMT ALBUM. Alas, celebrity look-alike contests are far too common. His classic song "Yesterday" hints that maybe Paul was being chased by self-created demons. Most people only had radio back then. Then there was Magical Mystery Tour, where we three had red roses and he had a black one. He obviously is a very talented and accomplished musician and philanthropist. Does anyone know if William Shears Campbell is still alive? Looks like Paul with glasses, mustache, and combed back hair. John and Paul were inspiring collaborators, while Paul and George were close schoolmates before the group was even formed. Listen carefully. Watch later interviews with Fail and other Beatles members. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects. Paul McCartney is playing right handed. To make William Shears Campbell look like Paul McCartney then was impossible. . The fact that Paul (i.e William Campbell Shears) is barefooted confirms it! Ringo exposed the scam a few years ago but since then has appeared in several interviews with Fail. As an outsider I'm not real sure what to believe here. Also Somerset House staff where all births, deaths and marriages are recorded. If you recall, Billy Shears had a heavy hand in penning the Sgt. [49][50], Another example is the interpretation of the Abbey Road album cover as depicting a funeral procession: Lennon, dressed in white, is said to symbolise the heavenly figure; Starr, dressed in black, symbolises the undertaker; George Harrison, in denim, represents the gravedigger; and McCartney, barefoot and out of step with the others, symbolises the corpse. I have All ways loved there music like millions of others.it did bother me for a while, that McCartney might in fact ,not be the real McCartney, but really, who cares.the music has ,and will stand the test of time,just enjoy. DNA and fingerprints do nor lie. Open your eyes you sheeple! Theres a lot we dont get told and you morons believe the mainstream media by calling people who can reason, morons. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me.". Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, both of which had been off the charts since February, re-entered the Billboard Top LPs chart,[24] peaking at number 101 and number 109, respectively. By the fall of 1969, Beatle fans finally stumbled upon the mystery and . Paul was always the most diplomatic of the Beatles and often served as their de facto spokesman both on and off stage. Everything else falls into place. Richard on 2020-05-30 13:24:28 0000 The old "too many people involved" lark. You can find more information about the Paul is Dead conspiracy in The Great Beatle Death Clues by R. Gary Patterson published by Robson Books. Fan Feed More Fictspedia Wiki. Bolstered by Linda's support, he began recording his debut solo album at his home in St John's Wood. The only person that can replace Paul McCartney, is Paul McCartney. They were, are and will always be the greatest, most talented band that ever was or will be. Then in June of 1967 the album Sgt. After Paul was killed in 1966 Brian Epstein is said to have bribed police and journalists to keep the accident under wraps. So far from what I've read, that is the real question that should be in standing, since that has been made the focus. There is only one Paul. It sucks being lied to since.. forever. "[8], WMCA dispatched Alex Bennett to the Beatles' Apple Corps headquarters in London on 23 October,[27] to further his extended coverage of the "Paul is dead" theory. It could have been "The fox terrier is Paul." I am Billy Shears. The line is preceded with "Well, here's another clue for you all". To me, the greatest argument against the "Paul is dead" theory is very similar to the greatest argument against the "Elvis is Alive" theory. This is an Amazon book review I wrote on 9 Jun 20 for Billy's Back!! Strangely, nothing was ever heard of William Campbell again. To spare the public from grief, the Beatles replaced him with a man named William Shears Campbell, who was the winner of a McCartney look-alike contest and who happened to have the same kind of. Paul McCartney died in 1966 - replaced by Billy Shepherd well sorry i am CONVINCED and why did Ringo come out and say that Paul did pass away in 1966, Hello, I am a film maker and making a documentary about this conspiracy (partly because my name is William Shears..). Pepper recording session and drove off angrily in his car, distracted by a meter maid ("Lovely Rita"), not noticing that the traffic lights had changed ("A Day In The Life) crashed, and was decapitated ("Don't Pass Me By"). Society was reshaped by having a replacement helping to carry on the Beatles who were the impetus of the revolution. Ok there has been fraud committed but Billy is actually a much more talented writer than Paul ever was. They wouldn't be PREDICTING his death, won't they? which stands for Ontario Provincial Police. Makes you wonder who Linda thought she was married to. Since then you were just a man named William Shears Campbell! Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and was replaced by a look-alike and sound-alike. None of you know what the hell you are talking about. To all the sane people out there that know that Paul never dies and that he is alive and well still making music,don't bother saying anything to the comspiracy brigade as You Can't Argue With Stupid!!! [7] According to music journalist Merrell Noden, Harper's Drake Times-Delphic was the first to publish an article on the "Paul is dead" theory. Because without your revelations, nothing makes sense. [2] The rumour was acknowledged and rebutted in the February issue of The Beatles Book. he suddenly paid her off when she threatened to reveal the truth. I think that theory was started because Americans don't like it that there is no American Beatle. Pepper taught the band to play, We know when Billy Shears first appeared on the scene. She goes on and on about some sort of Betrayal that would devastate the world if the truth were to be known. If you really want to prove that Paul is really Paul, find out what happened to the real Billy Shears. Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.204.206.249 (talk) 15:12, 1 October 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply]. really being O.P.P. It's just insanity but it's a great plug for, The fact that he would have been 27 in late 1969, rather than 28, was dismissed with the rationale that, in the, In his article on the legacy of "Paul is dead", for. Shears saved the day. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. First of all, the name William and varations of it appear several times in post-1966 Beatles lore. The whole ''conspiracy theory' is a load of rubbish perpetrated by idiots and believed by fools. The white VW Beetle in the background with the number plate 28 IF suggests that Paul would have been 28 years old - IF he had survived. This is my first post still trying to get the hang of things. There is no such thing as the Ontario Police Department. Irate at the intrusion, he swore at the pair, threw a bucket of water over them and was captured on film attempting to hit the photographer. Billy turned out to be a pretty good musician and he was able to perform almost better than Paul. It is he, too, who invented the details of the death that conspiracy buffs still cling to till this day: "Paul McCartney was killed in an automobile accident in early November, 1966 after leaving EMI recording studios tired, sad, and dejected. The person that had replace him, would had been a Paul McCartney from a parallel universe. I was switched on for ten years and I never switched off. And what about police reports? In the eight months leading to the completion of their masterpiece Sgt. I have to add that as John said, and I quote when he was asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied with " He's not the best drummer in the Beatles". Once they were brown now they are green. A new person could have been accepted but all the lies make original Beatles fans mad! The archives are being made available for a time. What a moment in time to behold! People think it was too big a lie to be pulled off for this long. If there's any actual evidence of this person's existence it would be good to post references here. Duomillia 03:46, 3 August 2005 (UTC)Reply[reply]. William Sheppard is derived from a few places. In 1966, James Paul McCartney was killed in a car crash and replaced [24] In the early hours of 21 October, WABC disc jockey Roby Yonge discussed the rumour on-air for over an hour before being pulled off the air for breaking format. And we're talking merely on a biological level. Really Look. The only problem was that he didn't get along with John." According to Worldtruth.tv, William Shears Campbell known as Billy Shears disappeared from the records in 1966 and found after Paul's so-called death. If Billy Shears legally but silently changed his name to Paul Mccartney years ago it wouldn't be considered fraudulent would it? They all seem to be put off or angry when he refers to himself as McCarthy or speaks of the old times when it was the actual Paul. Many people who think of themselves as having open minds will not dare look into it. It is inconceivable that not one of these people would be tempted to reveal if Paul had died to their families, friends and, most notably, for money to newspapers an TV companies. I think most of us know if you have any idea about history at all! Paul is also crawling out of George's ear (a Beatle, and beetles among other insects crawl out of the ears and eye sockets of corpses). "[22], It was a bit weird meeting people shortly after that, because they'd be looking at the back of my ears, looking a bit through me. John is very much alive and living in Brookville Long Island. [79] In 2009, Time magazine included "Paul is dead" in its feature on ten of "the world's most enduring conspiracy theories".[46]. [24] Before the recording, LaBour told Bailey that his article had been intended as a joke, to which Bailey sighed and replied, "Well, we have an hour of television to do; you're going to have to go along with this. Most are from military families that take oaths and sign disclosure agreements where everything can be taken away. [70], LaBour later became notable as the bassist for the western swing group Riders in the Sky, which he co-founded in 1977. --- Stuart Smalley. That's because William Campbell is McCartney. This all went smoothly, but Campbell still had one persona left: Maharishi. John Lennon Talks to Billy Shears - YouTube The original Paul was reconstituted from his cryogenically stored parts (possible co-mingled with Ted Williams) in 2002 and was one of the (CIA funded) terrorists who piloted the second plane on 9/11. Then you are all mental. [5] In November 1968, their self-titled double LP (also known as the "White Album") was released containing the track "Glass Onion". Listen to Paul's lead vocals in Lady Madonna, Back In The USSR and Oh Darling. [26] Vin Scelsa, a student broadcaster in 1969, later said that the escalation was indicative of the countercultural influence of Bob Dylan, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, since: "Every song from them starting about late 1966 became a personal message, worthy of endless scrutiny they were guidelines on how to live your life. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in May. What IF the "british invasion" was about more than music? Faul was to only be a substitute for a week or two, they resent his keeping the ruse going on for 50 years. [8][51] "28IF" represented McCartney's age "if" he had still been alive (although McCartney was 27 when the album was recorded and released)[26] while "LMW" stood for "Linda McCartney weeps" or "Linda McCartney, widow" (although McCartney and the then-Linda Eastman had not yet met in 1966, the year of Paul's alleged death). It was really John Lennon that died in Nov 1965. Oh, and then there is the DVD Paul McCartney Really is Dead-The Last Testament of George Harrison. I find peace in thinking about John playing a song he contributed so much to and lived thru in such Grace. I believe John wrote the song The Greatest making fun of Faul's ego and it is really meant to be how Faul feels about himself. John Lennon wrote the song in response to "gobbledygook" said about Sgt. [3][bettersourceneeded] By 1967, the Beatles were known for sometimes including backmasking in their music. Next to that, Sgt. BUT - there was a winner.his name was William Campbell, and he was paid a considerable amount of money to play along with the facade - he was to be the NEW Paul. WISHED I HAD NEVER HEARD OF ANY RUMORS OF THE DEATH OF MY FAVORITE BEATLE!!! But if they don't, he's been replaced. To spare the public from grief, the Beatles replaced him with a man named William Shears Campbell, who was the winner of a McCartney . [76] Among sociological studies, Barbara Suczek recognised it as, in Schaffner's description, a contemporary reading of the "archetypal myth wherein the beautiful youth dies and is resurrected as a god". It will vanish and shrink. by Ship of Fools co-editor Steve Goddard. Persons whom have not honoured their contracts or whom have had doubts seem to have died or mysteriously disappeared. The 'Paul McCartney is dead' myth. Paul is dead - Wikipedia She got a great amount of $$$$ in their divorce settlement and then not a peep anymore from Ms. Mills.We may never know the real truth or, we already do? User:Vague Rant). Rumours declined after Life magazine published an interview with McCartney in November 1969. The Memoirs of Billy Shears brings astonishing facts to light that have been hidden for decades. Anyone that cared at all for James Paul McCartney should look. And it was weird doing the "I really am him" stuff. Billy wasn't the only impostor, but he seems to have been used the most frequently, especially on stage (as opposed to interviews, etc.). William Campbell has this faint scar on his upper lip, PM doesn't. [24] Bailey left it to the viewer to determine a conclusion. Follow Billy online for tour dates, news and more! Musician Ringo Starr admitted that Paul McCartney passed away in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike. The story goes, basically the real Paul McCartney died in a car crash in 1966 and was replaced by a very talented musician called William Shepherd (Billy Shears) (son of a very high up freemason - alistair crowley?) [30], McCartney returned to London in December. [45] In this latter telling, the surviving Beatles were said to be wracked by guilt at their duplicity, and therefore left messages in their music and album artwork to communicate the truth to their fans. Secretlondon 02:40, 13 Jun 2004 (UTC), Or if anyone were to take one moment and actually study the origin of that patch they would see it doesn't even stand for "OPD", but "OPP"; the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. I mean, it's just a bit of poetry. McCartney parodied the hoax with the title and cover art of his 1993 live album, Paul Is Live. Money is power. The whole 'Paul Is Dead' fiasco is a wonderful piece of Pop-Culture, a fantastic addition to the Beatles myth and legacy, and certainly deserves to be on this site, in its entirety, but you'd have to be a fool to believe it!
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