Atomic Forest

Atomic Forest was an Indian psychedelic and hard rock band from Mumbai, active in the early-1970s. They recorded a single album, Obsession '77.

Atomic Forest
OriginMumbai, India
GenresPsychedelic rock, heavy Rock
Years active1971–1979
LabelsMusic India, Now-Again Records
Past members
  • Jerry DeMoss
  • Madhukar Dhas
  • Gilen Gilbanks
  • Keith Kanga
  • Abraham Mammen
  • Bosco Monsorate
  • Valentine Lobo
  • Rajneesh Duggal
  • Dhanraj Skau
  • Zubin Balaporia
  • Bunty Duggal
  • Nandu Bhende

Background

Atomic Forest only recorded one album, which was not released until after the band had dissolved, in 1981.[1] Obsession 77 was re-released in January 2011 by Now-Again Records, a Los Angeles-based label. It caught the attention of collectors[2] as it was the only psychedelic rock album that was ever produced in India.[3] The group also featured in Abhimanyu Kukreja's rockumentary, Evolution of Indian Rock.[4] The band is also famously known for performing with English rock band Led Zeppelin.[5]

Members

Madhukar Dhas joined the band in 1971.[6] Also that year, Jazz musician Joe Alvarez played with the band at Blow-up in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.[7]

Nandu Bhende, a former member of the group, died of a heart attack on 18 May 2014.[6][8][9][10]

Discography
Albums
Title Label Year Notes #
Obsession '77 Music India 2392 580 1981 LP
Produced by Sharon Prabhakar
Obsession Now-Again Records NA 5087 2011 2LP
Compilation
Disco Roar Now-Again Records NA 5188LP 2019 LP

[11]

Further reading

References
  1. The Caravan, 1 July 2012 - Flashback | Forest of Sound
    An author reflects on hazy days in the Bombay rock scene - Simon Frank
  2. Egon. "Unearthing Five Lost Gems From Psychedelic India". NPR.org. NPR Music. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. The Hindu, 28 December 2012 - MUSIC, Atomic Forest - By JANAKI LENIN
  4. Ghosh, Devarsi (24 August 2019). "'Rockumentary' film chronicles the highs and lows of Indian rock through eight decades". scroll.in. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  5. July 2015, Rob Hughes 23. "Led Zeppelin in India: the true story behind the secret Bombay sessions". loudersound. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  6. Breznikar, Klemen (10 September 2012). "Atomic Forest interview with Madhukar Dhas (aka Madooo)". It's Psychedelic Baby! Magazine. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  7. Mid-Day, 30 Apr 2015 - Famous Personalities , Mumbai's Jazz musicians recall their first performances, Joe Alvarez by Suprita Mitter
  8. Mid Day, 19 May 2014 - The Rockstar: A tribute to Mumbai's rock legend Nandu Bhendu
  9. Indian Bands Hub - Atomic Forest (1)
  10. DAS FRÖHLICHEWOHNZIMMER - Dinosaurs: "Sinister Purpose" (1970)(3)
  11. Discogs - Atomic Forest, Discography
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.