McCartney Times

Among the plethora of enormous headlines in The Beatles‘ career. One of the stories that shocked fans and critics was the band’s decision to study meditation and become disciples of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The decision left people’s jaws on the floor not only due to its bohemian nature, but also because The Beatles made such a polarizing life change in the thick of their decorated careers. Before their move to India in 1968, Paul McCartney, the band, and the Maharishi sat down for a press conference in Wales to announce the news. McCartney announced at the conference that the band had quit drugs and committed to learning meditation by becoming disciples of the Maharishi. Even though this seemingly was an abrupt announcement, it had been a long time coming for the group.

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Source: Remember When: The Beatles Quit Drugs and Became Disciples of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi  – American Songwriter