The Madras Rock Collective will sing rock anthems from the 1980s at its Chennai concert
The Madras Rock Collective, a band of seasoned musicians in Chennai, is preparing for a concert featuring 1980s rock anthems. The group aims to keep the legacy of classic rock alive through tribute performances and live shows.
Why it matters
The persistence of 1980s rock culture in local music scenes highlights the enduring global appeal of classic musical genres.
All is quiet in this tree-lined neighbourhood except for the pounding from a drum kit that seems to come from deep within a studio lodged inside a house. I knock on the door, hoping to be let in. No one answers. The five men inside are busy with The Scorpions.
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