If you research the 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy you will understand more about what it takes to become a big-time celeb, and what they give up. Read McCartney's autobiography, written by him through a ghostwriter w/ approval from his lawyers, you'll freak out. On Amazon, "The Memoirs of Billy Shears." Yes I am sane. Get the condensed version, "Billy's Back." Plunge down the rabbit hole.
@TAThatBoomerang TLDR apparently means different things. Whatever. It took me months of research to believe it, but the original Paul died in '66, that's why the rumors never ceased. He was replaced by talented Scottish session musician William Shepherd (aka Billy Shears, Sgt. Pepper album, the funeral album). There's overwhelming forensic, etc. evidence. He’s three inches (at least) taller than the original Paul (James Paul McCartney).
This guy Shepherd (Billy) took over the band. The show had to go on, lots of money and potential cultural influence at stake. British intelligence was involved. This is the reason for the band's style change and all the gloominess and morbidity and clue-dropping accompanying their post-Beatlemania period. It’s a very tragic story and caused much pain, esp. for John and George, they ended up disgusted with him.
The replacement (Shepherd) is commonly referred to as 'Faul' (false Paul). He's a bit of a narcissist and wants credit for his role before he dies, so he's releasing evidence, he is believed to be the producer of The Winged Beatle (youtube) and the author of his own memoirs, Memoirs of Billy Shears on Amazon (I bought the condensed version Billy's Back - read the reviews).
He was able to write the memoirs and not break N/D's if he agreed to call it fiction. If you're not a Beatle fan it's hard to research it, and to care, understandably so. But it's one of the most incredible stories I've ever seen. It is almost impossible to read the book and not believe it's really him (Sir Paul). There's a youtube clip of Denny Lane (Wings) basically admitting this - he and Shepherd go way back, they were together in a band in 1963. Youtube clip also of George with Lennon dissing ‘Beatle Bill’ after the break-up.
And on and on. I would be the last one to imbibe such a seemingly incredible and nonsensical thing, but I now must admit it is true. Read it and find out why "She came in through the bathroom window," and that's just the beginning. (How did I do as far as the TLDR thingy – worse?)
After Rubber Soul. James Paul McCartney died just before it was released. (Admittedly they, in that album, were indeed already getting into some heavier stuff, showcasing Paul's talent.) Then came all the spookiness beginning with Sgt. Pepper then Abby Road. In Magical Mystery Tour the site of the car wreck is given, near Liverpool. (The Beatles were dismayed that fans weren't picking up all the clues.) Lennon never got over the situation, grew to hate Faul. He loved his childhood friend James Paul however (that was Paul's dad's name). Used to wonder how they fell out w/ each other, now I know. Faul is full of himself, just look at the guy, always trying to be relevant.
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bopper ago
If you research the 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy you will understand more about what it takes to become a big-time celeb, and what they give up. Read McCartney's autobiography, written by him through a ghostwriter w/ approval from his lawyers, you'll freak out. On Amazon, "The Memoirs of Billy Shears." Yes I am sane. Get the condensed version, "Billy's Back." Plunge down the rabbit hole.
BL4CKR4BBiT ago
Lemme get a TL;DR
bopper ago
@TAThatBoomerang TLDR apparently means different things. Whatever. It took me months of research to believe it, but the original Paul died in '66, that's why the rumors never ceased. He was replaced by talented Scottish session musician William Shepherd (aka Billy Shears, Sgt. Pepper album, the funeral album). There's overwhelming forensic, etc. evidence. He’s three inches (at least) taller than the original Paul (James Paul McCartney).
This guy Shepherd (Billy) took over the band. The show had to go on, lots of money and potential cultural influence at stake. British intelligence was involved. This is the reason for the band's style change and all the gloominess and morbidity and clue-dropping accompanying their post-Beatlemania period. It’s a very tragic story and caused much pain, esp. for John and George, they ended up disgusted with him.
The replacement (Shepherd) is commonly referred to as 'Faul' (false Paul). He's a bit of a narcissist and wants credit for his role before he dies, so he's releasing evidence, he is believed to be the producer of The Winged Beatle (youtube) and the author of his own memoirs, Memoirs of Billy Shears on Amazon (I bought the condensed version Billy's Back - read the reviews).
He was able to write the memoirs and not break N/D's if he agreed to call it fiction. If you're not a Beatle fan it's hard to research it, and to care, understandably so. But it's one of the most incredible stories I've ever seen. It is almost impossible to read the book and not believe it's really him (Sir Paul). There's a youtube clip of Denny Lane (Wings) basically admitting this - he and Shepherd go way back, they were together in a band in 1963. Youtube clip also of George with Lennon dissing ‘Beatle Bill’ after the break-up.
And on and on. I would be the last one to imbibe such a seemingly incredible and nonsensical thing, but I now must admit it is true. Read it and find out why "She came in through the bathroom window," and that's just the beginning. (How did I do as far as the TLDR thingy – worse?)
TAThatBoomerang ago
Oh shit.
After which album does the change take place?
bopper ago
After Rubber Soul. James Paul McCartney died just before it was released. (Admittedly they, in that album, were indeed already getting into some heavier stuff, showcasing Paul's talent.) Then came all the spookiness beginning with Sgt. Pepper then Abby Road. In Magical Mystery Tour the site of the car wreck is given, near Liverpool. (The Beatles were dismayed that fans weren't picking up all the clues.) Lennon never got over the situation, grew to hate Faul. He loved his childhood friend James Paul however (that was Paul's dad's name). Used to wonder how they fell out w/ each other, now I know. Faul is full of himself, just look at the guy, always trying to be relevant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4cw15nqZbM