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Alan Cruz: drums
Daniel Shaw: bass
George Matthews: SpedheD, drums, analog sequencing
Daren Thomas Turner: guitars, vocals, MIDI sequencing, piano, synths

Counted among the handful of rock ’n’ rollers who have been part of Indian original rock music since its formative years in the early 1990s, Sandip Roy has carved out a reputation as one of the country’s most sought-after bass players for over two decades. Best known for his decade-long association with pioneering Bangla rock band Cactus, Sandip’s journey began in 1991 when he picked up the bass and quickly established himself as a deep-pocket, rock-solid rhythm player.

In 1994, he joined Kolkata-based alternative rock band WISE, where he cemented his role as the band’s rhythmic backbone. WISE earned widespread acclaim on the Indian college circuit in the mid-1990s and became the first band to be featured in the prestigious Great Indian Rock concert series and original rock compilations, curated by Rock Street Journal magazine.

Sandip joined Cactus in 2001, a tenure that spanned 12 years and three major-label albums—Rajar Raja (2004), Tucchho (2008), and Blah Blah Blah (2013). Revered for his unwavering musicianship and commanding stage presence, Sandip was widely regarded as “Mr. Dependable” on bass, anchoring the band through multiple lineup changes involving guitarists and vocalists.

In 1997, Sandip was also a founding member of Five Little Indians, one of the most talked-about bands in Indian alternative rock. The project brought together close friends and collaborators from influential bands such as Span, Cactus, Lakkhichhara, and Cassini’s Division.

As part of a trio project, Sandip left a significant mark on Nishkromon, the third solo album by Fossils frontman Rupam Islam, alongside guitarist/composer Allan Ao and drummer/composer Arka Das. The album is widely regarded as one of the most seminal Bangla rock releases of recent times. Sandip and Arka also became the rhythm section of choice for the composer duo Rupam–Allan, earning acclaim for their work on film soundtracks including Bedroom and Ekti Cinemar Golpo (ETC). Sandip has further collaborated extensively with Ratul, guitarist of Cactus, across multiple side projects, along with numerous other artists.

With over 3,000 live performances and counting, Sandip Roy relocated permanently to the United States in 2013, where he continues to pursue his musical dreams with the same passion, dedication, and groove that have defined his career.

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