In That Thing You Do ! , the introduction of Scott `` Wolfman '' Pell on bass before the Wonders ' final performance may be a reference to the `` Paul McCartney Is Dead '' rumors that appeared near the end of the Beatles ' career .
The sudden disappearance of T.B . Player and the introduction of Scott `` Wolfman '' Pell on bass right before the Wonders ' final performance could be considered a nod to the `` Paul Is Dead '' rumors which surfaced near the end of the Beatles ' active career . *
That Thing You Do!