Paul McCartney says 'In so many ways, I was dead' and explains Sixties Beatles theory - The Mirror

Paul McCartney reflects on the bizarre Paul is dead conspiracy theory from the 1960s, revealing how it impacted his life and career with The Beatles and Paul McCartney and Wings.

• For years, rumors circulated that Paul McCartney had died in a car crash in 1966, leading fans to believe that The Beatles replaced him with a lookalike.
• According to the theory, even the Secret Service was allegedly involved in the deception, fueling speculation about the authenticity of Paul McCartneys identity during the Sixties.
• In a recent interview, Paul McCartney mentioned that the conspiracy made him feel as if, metaphorically, in so many ways, I was dead, impacting his public persona.
• The theory was popularized by a disc jockey in Scotland, who claimed to have uncovered clues suggesting that The Beatles were hiding Paul McCartneys death through their music.
• McCartney also discussed his collaboration with his late wife, Linda McCartney, and how they created iconic songs like Band on the Run (song) amid the swirling rumors.