Mahesh Tinaikar, best known as the lead guitarist of rock band Indus Creed, died in Mumbai after a reported heart attack at the age of 63.
\n\nTinaikar’s band members confirmed the news of his death to Rolling Stone India.
\n\nTinaikar was one of the most prominent guitarists on India’s rock music scene.
\n\nHe formed the band Rock Machine in 1984. Along with vocalist Uday Benegal, bassist Mark Selwyn, guitarist Jayesh Gandhi, keyboardist Zubin Balaporia, and drummer Mark Menezes, Tinakria toured the country extensively, as per Rolling Stone India.
\n\nThe band released their debut album Rock ‘n’ Roll Renegade in 1988. Their next album, The Second Coming, came out in 1990.
\n\nRock Machine later renamed themselves Indus Creed in 1995. Their self-titled album featured hits such as Trapped and Pretty Child.
\n\nThe band split up in the late 90s. Benegal later formed another group called Whirling Kalapas with Mahesh Tinaikar and multi-instrumentalist Sankarshan Kini.
\n\nBy 2010, Indus Creed had reunited, with drummer Jai Row Kavi and bassist Rushad Mistry in their lineup. They also released a full-length album titled Evolve in 2012.
\n\nTinaikar also contributed to songs by Indian music legends like Gary Lawyer. He often posted video covers of tracks…
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