{
  "id": 14776899,
  "title": "Indus Creed Founding Guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar Dies At 63 Following Heart Attack, Vishal Dadlani Pays Emotional Tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/indus-creed-founding-guitarist-mahesh-tinaikar-dies-at-63-following",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/indus-creed-founding-guitarist-mahesh-tinaikar-dies-at-63-following-heart-attack-vishal-dadlani-pays-emotional-tribute"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai has lost a pioneering musical genius as founding lead guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 63. Tinaikar, a trailblazer in India's rock scene, was part of the band Indus Creed since its early days under the name Rock Machine. Formed in 1984, Indus Creed went on to become a trailblazer in Indian rock music, with Tinaikar's signature sound influencing generations of musicians. After Indus Creed disbanded, Tinaikar continued to make waves as a songwriter, composer, and educator. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian rock landscape, inspiring countless aspiring musicians along the way. Fellow musicians, including Pentagram's Vishal Dadlani, have taken to social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late legend.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mahesh Tinaikar, the founding lead guitarist of India’s pioneering rock band Indus Creed, passed away on Thursday following a heart attack. He was 63. The news was confirmed today by fellow guitarist Allan Ao. From Rock Machine to Indus Creed Tinaikar was part of the Mumbai-based band since its initial days as Rock Machine. The band was formed in 1984, with the original line-up comprising…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}