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Indus Creed
12+ albums
Progressive rockrockindiaIndianindian rock
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Indus Creed holds the distinction of long being India's premier rock band. The trailblazing group was formed in 1984, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and was then known as "Rock Machine". The line-up featured Mahesh Tinaikar (lead guitar), Mark Selwyn (bass), Uday Benegal (vocals), Jayesh Gandhi (rhythm and lead guitar), Mark Menzes (drums) and Zubin Balaporia (keyboard). Rock Machine's first made their mark by bucking the cover-band trend in India. They are considered one of the principal forces responsible for overcoming the bias against original music by bands in India. Based in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Rock Machine was one of the first Indian rock bands to develop an extensive fan base across the country, a region they toured relentlessly. In 1988, the band released "Rock 'n' Roll Renegade", India's first all-original rock album. The album was hugely successful among Indian rock fans and Rock Machine's touring made them very popular among college audiences. The band stood out for their slick, well-produced and highly dynamic live performances. The early 1990s saw a major shift in the entertainment landscape in India. The arrival of MTV made new American and British music more accessible to Indian rock listeners. Rock Machine became a favorite on MTV when their first video "Top of the Rock" became a spectacular hit. Their Seeking to shed their college-band name and image, as well as mould their sound into a more mature and evolved one, the band decided to change th
