Six famous music conspiracy theories - in pictures

Avril Lavigne is the subject of a conspiracy theory whereby people believe the 'real' singer died in 2003 and was replaced by a double. Invision / AP
The conspiracy theory attached to one of the biggest bands in history has been around for decades, originating in 1969 when a caller phoned in to WKNR radio station in Michigan and told listeners that Paul McCartney had died three years previously. Invision / AP
American funk band the Ohio Players became the focus of a huge conspiracy theory in the 1970s amid rumours their track 'Love Rollercoaster' inadvertently featured the screams of a dying woman on it. Getty Images, Paragon Recording Studios
Some people are convinced that Jay-Z is a secret time traveller in his spare time. Getty Images / AFP
Some fans believe Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' is inspired by 'The Wizard of Oz' and that the songs and film plot match up perfectly. AFP
Theories that rapper Tupac Shakur faked his own death have been around for years. AP
Paul McCartney, Avril Lavigne and Tupac Shakur are all the subjects of music-related conspiracy theories. Getty Images