Editing Indus Creed (section)

==History==
===Rock Machine===
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Indus Creed was originally called Rock Machine, a group formed in 1984 by Mahesh Tinaikar (lead guitar), Mark Selwyn (bass), Ian Santamaria (vocals), Aftab Currim (rhythm guitar), and Suresh Bhadricha (drums). After playing just a few concerts in 1984, the lineup went through some changes. Jayesh Gandhi replaced Currim, Mark Menezes took Bhadricha's chair, and Uday Benegal took over from Santamaria as lead vocalist. A few months later, Zubin Balaporia joined the band, adding keyboards. Tinaikar, Selwyn, Gandhi, Benegal, and Balaporia remained the core members of the band for a major portion of its existence.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

Rock Machine started out as a [[Cover version|cover]] band, playing a mix of mainstream rock and hard rock by such bands as [[Thin Lizzy]], [[UFO (band)|UFO]], [[The Who]], [[Deep Purple]], [[Van Halen]], and [[Rush (band)|Rush]]. Rock Machine were one of the earliest bands in India to tour the country extensively, performing at colleges and independent rock festivals. The band eventually began to write and perform their own songs.<ref name="New York Times">{{cite news|last=Hazarika|first=Sanjoy|title=India Plays Its Own Rock-and-Roll|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/09/05/arts/india-plays-its-own-rock-and-roll.html|accessdate=14 December 2011|newspaper=New York Times|date=5 September 1989}}</ref>

In 1988, Rock Machine released their first album, ''Rock'n'Roll Renegade''. Hailed as India's first all-original rock album, it was a major success.<ref name="New York Times"/> The band's follow-up album, ''The Second Coming'', was released in 1990 and featured a more slickly produced sound than their debut.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

In 1992, Mark Menezes left Rock Machine and was replaced by drummer Bobby Duggal.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

===Indus Creed===
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Seeking a change of image and sound from that of a college-style band to a more internationally suited one, Rock Machine changed their name to Indus Creed in 1993. They began to experiment with Indian instruments, such as the [[tabla]] and [[sarangi]]. They also released a video to the song "Pretty Child", which became a hit and won the band an [[MTV Video Music Award for International Viewer's Choice#MTV Asia|MTV Asia Video Music Award]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

In 1995, Indus Creed released their first album under the new name. The band also published two music videos from the self-titled record, "Trapped" and "Sleep". The drummer's chair saw yet another change when Bobby Duggal was replaced in 1995 by Adrian Fernandes.

===Disbandment===
Disillusioned with the way the music industry was changing in India, and with some members keen to embark on other musical pursuits, Indus Creed split up in 1997.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} Uday Benegal and Jayesh Gandhi moved to New York City at the end of 1999 with their new fusion rock band, Alms for Shanti, and released an eponymous album in 2000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alms for Shanti |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20020726/mcov1.html |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |date= |access-date=7 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302214103/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20020726/mcov1.html |archive-date=2 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Reunion===
In 2008, Uday Benegal relocated back to Mumbai, where he and Mahesh Tinaikar teamed up to create the acoustic project Whirling Kalapas.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kenny|first=Luke|title=Whirling Kalapas|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/features/whirling-kalapas-25-hottest-bands/|accessdate=13 December 2011|newspaper=Rolling Stone India|date=10 March 2010}}</ref> In 2010, Benegal and Tinaikar regrouped with ex-bandmate Zubin Balaporia to reform Indus Creed.<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Bobin|title=Home " News & Updates " Top of the Rock Again Top of the Rock Again|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/news-updates/top-of-the-rock-again/|accessdate=13 December 2011|newspaper=Rolling Stone India|date=10 October 2010}}</ref> They recruited bass player Rushad Mistry and drummer Jai Row Kavi to complete the outfit, now down to a five-piece from the original six-member group. The newly formed Indus Creed was officially launched on 7 October 2010,<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhatti|first=Sharin|title=Music Indus Creed reunite|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Indus-Creed-reunite/Article1-609504.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125083427/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Indus-Creed-reunite/Article1-609504.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|accessdate=14 December 2011|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=7 October 2010}}</ref> when they headlined [[Harley-Davidson]]'s Harley Rock Riders concert at Hard Rock Cafe Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harley Rock Riders' five city rock music convention ends up on a grand note|url=http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=8317|accessdate=14 December 2011|newspaper=Wheels Unplugged|date=6 December 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422092215/http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=8317|archivedate=22 April 2012}}</ref> In December 2010, the band embarked on their Reboot Tour, headlining concerts and festivals across India, including the Cherrapunjee Indigenous Festival in [[Meghalaya]], Harley Rock Riders finale in New Delhi, [[Independence Rock Festival]] XXV in Mumbai, and the South Asian Bands Festival in New Delhi.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} In June 2011, Indus Creed was inducted into the Indian Recording Arts Academy Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indus Creed Inducted into Indian Recording Arts Academy Hall of Fame|url=http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/News/hi-in/Indus-Creed-Inducted-into-Indian-Recording-Arts-Ac.aspx|accessdate=14 December 2011|newspaper=Gibson News-Lifestyle|date=3 June 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425115750/http://gibsonguitar.in/News-Lifestyle/News/hi-in/Indus-Creed-Inducted-into-Indian-Recording-Arts-Ac.aspx|archivedate=25 April 2012}}</ref>

===''Evolve'' (2012)===
Indus Creed released ''Evolve'', their first album in seventeen years, on 21 April 2012, through Universal Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nh7.in/indiecision/2012/05/04/indus-creed-release-new-album/ |title=Indus Creed Release New Album › NH7 &#124; Discover new music and explore alternative culture from India and around the world |publisher=Nh7.in |date=4 May 2012 |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> Featuring eight songs, the album was produced by Indus Creed, mixed by [[Grammy]]-nominated mixing engineer [[Tim Palmer (record producer)|Tim Palmer]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timpalmer.com/ |title=Tim Palmer |publisher=Tim Palmer |date= |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> and mastered by Andy VanDette.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} The band was subsequently featured on the cover of a number of magazines, including ''Rolling Stone India''{{'}}s February 2012 issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/current-issue/attachment/february-cover/ |title=February cover |publisher=Rolling Stone India |date= |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>

Indus Creed was the big winner at the Jack Daniel's JD Rock Awards 2013, held at [[Mehboob Studio]]s in Mumbai, taking home Best Band, Best Keyboardist, and Best Drummer trophies for their album ''Evolve''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/indus-creed-win-big-at-jd-rock-awards/ |title=Indus Creed Win Big at 2013 JD Annual Rock Awards |publisher=Rolling Stone India |date= 23 February 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> They had been nominated in seven categories, including Best Album, Best Song, Best Vocalist, and Best Guitarist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/advaita-split-taaq-and-indus-creed-lead-jack-daniels-annual-rock-awards-nominations/ |title=Advaita, Split, TAAQ and Indus Creed Lead Jack Daniel's Annual Rock Awards Nominations |publisher=Rolling Stone India |date= 16 January 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>