The internet has been a breeding ground for rumors and intrigue, particularly regarding famous rock stars from past decades. Some of these rumors have gained traction online, such as the four unbelievable rumors about rock stars that will be discussed. While these rumors are entertaining, their veracity is questionable.
1. Elvis Presley’s Alleged Fake Death
One of the most popular internet rumors about rock stars is that Elvis Presley is still alive. This rumor began circulating after Presley’s death in 1977 and continued to persist online in the 1990s. Known as Alivers, those who believe Presley is still alive have claimed that cardiac arrhythmia cannot be diagnosed during an autopsy and that certain photos taken at certain angles prove that Presley’s body in the casket was made of wax. However, it is highly unlikely that Presley is still alive, given his health issues and advanced age if he were still living.
2. The Beatles’ Paul McCartney’s Alleged Death and Replacement
The “Paul is dead” rumor suggests that The Beatles’ Paul McCartney actually died in the mid-1960s and was replaced with a doppelganger. The reasoning behind the alleged cover-up is said to come from the band’s label (and fellow band members) not wanting to lose traction on their rise to fame. However, McCartney is still alive and touring today, and the rumor has been debunked.
3. Bob Dylan’s Alleged Plagiarism of “Blowin’ In The Wind”
Some believe that Bob Dylan did not actually write the breakthrough 1963 song “Blowin’ In The Wind.” A then-high-school student named Lorre Wyatt claimed in a school article that he actually composed the song and had the receipts to prove he performed it before Dylan released the song. However, Wyatt eventually admitted that he made it all up.
4. Klaatu’s Alleged Secret Identity as The Beatles
Canadian rockers Klaatu released their self-titled first album in the late 1970s. They were immediately compared to The Beatles, and one magazine in 1977 theorized that Klaatu was actually The Beatles’ secret side project. However, once the names of the band members were revealed, the band lost popularity, and the rumor was debunked.
In conclusion, while these internet rumors about rock stars are entertaining, they are largely unfounded and have been debunked. Nonetheless, they continue to persist online and fuel the imagination of fans.
