Three Rock and Roll Urban Legends People Still Believe

We all know that you can't believe everything we hear. But, is seems that we are always looking for the "big" story.....the unbelievable...the sensational. So when rumors begin to circulate, we are generally pretty quick to jump on the bandwagon. Over the years, urban legends have grown, fueled in part by the media, and in part by the general public's thirst for the unimaginable. Here is a look at three rock and roll urban legends that some people still believe.

1)JIM MORRISON IS STILL ALIVE
Despite evidence to the contrary, there are those who believe the former Doors front man is alive today and has been spotted in various places and restaurants around the world. In fact, there is even a video that attempts to provide evidence that Jim Morrison is alive and living the life of  a cowboy in Oregon.

Jim Morrision died on July 3, 1971, although the circumstances surrounding his death are disputed. The official cause of death is listed as a heart attack, which most believe was related to alcohol and heroin. John Densmore, founding member of the Doors, confims in this interview that Jim Morrison is, in fact, truly and sadly dead.

2) ELVIS PRESLEY WAS A RACIST
According to the urban legend, Elvis once stated, " the only things negroes can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes." This statement was never witnessed or verified by any credible or existing person.

There is no doubt that Elvis was heavily influenced by black music, and evidence points to his love of black music. Little Richard was once quoted as saying that Elvis was a blessing. He said, "Elvis didn't steal, he opened the door for black music.

3) PAUL McCARTNEY HAS BEEN DEAD FOR YEARS
The rumor is that Paul McCartney died in a car accident in 1966 and replaced by an impersonator. The story apparently started in 1969 when a radio DJ took a call from a man named "Tom" who claimed there were clues in the Beatles' music that indicated Paul had died. Paul was quoted that year as saying, "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. However, if I was dead, I'm sure I would be the last to know.

Here's the "evidence" of Paul's demise.

In an interview  with David Letterman, McCartney talks light heartedly about the death rumors.