Complex sentence: In the mid 1960s, Wilson sought the approval of what was known as the "hip intelligentsia", and for spreading the word on his latest activities, Taylor's prestige and longstanding connections with the Beatles were crucial in offering a credible perspective.
Split into simpler sentences: In the mid 1960s, Wilson sought the approval of what was known as the "hip intelligentsia". For spreading the word on his latest activities, Taylor's prestige and longstanding connections with the Beatles were crucial in offering a credible perspective.