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5 Most Infamous Myths in Rock History

The history of rock and roll is both long and storied, and it’s peppered with a number of wild myths, from the lurid to the absurd and everywhere in between….

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The history of rock and roll is both long and storied, and it's peppered with a number of wild myths, from the lurid to the absurd and everywhere in between.

Here's a look at the five most infamous myths in rock history.

5. Elvis and Jim Morrison are Alive

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4. Mama Cass Died From Choking On A Ham Sandwich

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American popular singing group 'The Mamas and the Papas' arrive at Southampton, England. From l to r; Canadian-born Denny Doherty, Mama Cass Elliot (1941 - 1974), Michelle Phillips, and John Phillips (1935 - 2001). (Photo by Wood/Getty Images)


3. Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight" & the Drowning Story

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onstage during the 2nd annual VH1 Rock Honors held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 12, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


2. Rod Stewart's Stomach Pump Rumor

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 12: Singer Rod Stewart performs at CBS's 8th Annual "A Home for the Holidays" at Ren-Mar Studios on November 12, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. The show will air December 22, 2006. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


1. "Paul Is Dead"

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 07: Paul McCartney performs in concert at MetLife Stadium on August 7, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights