In 1965, George Harrison became fascinated with the sitar. He dove headfirst into exploring Indian music, taking sitar lessons and introducing the instrument into Beatle recordings, starting with Rubber Soul's "Norwegian Wood." Soon, the Beatles created a bridge between Western and Eastern cultures. In 1968, the Beatles' growing interest in Eastern philosophy led them to visit the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India and sparked an ongoing interest in transcendental meditation, yoga, Indian music, and Hindu philosophy that continues to this day. Scott explores the impact of these influences on their songs and albums.
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