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Indus Creed started off in 1984 as ‘Rock Machine’ and released their first album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Renegade’ in ’89,which was India’s first original rock album. In ’93,its name was changed to Indus Creed and by the time the band split in the late ’90s,it had released three albums.

“We have been pretty lucky – we have played in front of audiences from three separate generations. In the ’80s,people wanted to hear songs that they knew. By the ’90s,the mindset changed – the audience still wanted to listen to covers,but were willing to accept the stuff that we came out with,” says Benegal.

Unfortunately,soon after,the band split. “Two of us,Jayesh Gandhi,the guitarist,and I were transferred to New York,so we decided to call it quits,” recalls Benegal. However,a couple of years ago,Benegal moved back to India and wanted to restart the band. And after joining with two of the original members and adding two new members,Indus Creed was ready to play again. The current line up is Benegal on vocals,Mahesh Tinaikar on guitars,Zubin Balaporia on keyboards,Rushad Mistry on bass and Jai Row Kavi on drums.

“We are still a band that essentially makes melodic,high energy,rock music. However,our sound has become harder,and perhaps more mature. The audience too expects original compositions,which is a positive step forward,” signs off Benegal.