Regarded as one of the most famous and rock bands in history, the Beatles were formed in Liverpool, U.K. in 1960. They started out as a small band performing in private clubs in the U.K., and pretty soon their popularity spread across the entire world. Although there were a few other members during their years active, the original members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The Beatles hold the record for having twenty number-one hits on Billboard magazine. They are also the best-selling band in history, with sales estimating over 600 million records worldwide. Because this band was famous, there were various rumors and issues surrounding them, and one of the most famous conspiracy theories is that Paul McCartney
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The album cover is a remake of Abbey Road, and changed everything that was considered a 'clue' for the rumor: the license plate of the white Volkswagen, which read "28IF" is changed to "51IS", indicating that he is alive and 51 years old. This time he is also wearing shoes and has his left foot forward, opposite to when he was barefoot and out of step with the other members in Abbey Road. There are other changes as well.
In 2009, Paul McCartney was on the David Letterman Show and finally opened up on the rumors. He explained why he took the photo barefooted, stating "It was so hot, that I kicked my flip-flops off and and walked across barefooted. So this started some rumor, that because he was barefooted, he's dead! I couldn't see the connection myself!"
Many people were still unable to believe McCartney because it would be peculiar to take off your shoes on a scorching day (because the road would be hot as well), and how he referred to himself in third person. His facial expression during the interview also seemed to be nervous, as if he were
The album cover is a remake of Abbey Road, and changed everything that was considered a 'clue' for the rumor: the license plate of the white Volkswagen, which read "28IF" is changed to "51IS", indicating that he is alive and 51 years old. This time he is also wearing shoes and has his left foot forward, opposite to when he was barefoot and out of step with the other members in Abbey Road. There are other changes as well.
In 2009, Paul McCartney was on the David Letterman Show and finally opened up on the rumors. He explained why he took the photo barefooted, stating "It was so hot, that I kicked my flip-flops off and and walked across barefooted. So this started some rumor, that because he was barefooted, he's dead! I couldn't see the connection myself!"
Many people were still unable to believe McCartney because it would be peculiar to take off your shoes on a scorching day (because the road would be hot as well), and how he referred to himself in third person. His facial expression during the interview also seemed to be nervous, as if he were