Biography

Thermal And A Quarter (TAAQ) is a path-breaking band from Bangalore, India. TAAQ describes its music as Bangalore Rock; a sound as unique and layered as the fast-growing city of its birth. Imagine a Phish-meets- Steely Dan-via-Mahavishnu-Orchestra vibe: the TAAQ sound is all that and more. Through the last 15 years, TAAQ has played all over India, completed tours in the United Kingdom, West Asia and South-East Asia, released four studio albums, supported acts like Deep Purple and Jethro Tull, and won awards for individual musicianship as well as overall contribution to Indian rock. LIVE, TAAQ delivers an unforgettable, immersive musical experience. From packed clubs to arena-size venues, TAAQ’s stellar musicianship, hard-hitting lyrics, and fluid improvised style make every gig unique. Performances: Opened for Guns N’ Roses at their first-ever gig in India. Headlined the biggest college festival in India, IIT Mood-Indigo 2012, alongside Simple Plan Featured on Season 2 of the award-winning show, The Dewarists, on Star World – nationwide TV Released fifth studio album, 3 Wheels 9 Lives, with a nationwide tour Feature spot at the 2012 Mosaic Festival, Singapore Hong Kong Tour; supported Bobby Taylor (mentor, The Jackson 5) Awards: GIMA Award for 'Best Rock Album' - 2014 Spirit of The Fringe Award - Edinburgh Fringe - 2013 Rolling Stone/Jack Daniels Award - Best Guitarist - 2012 Rolling Stone/Jack Daniels Award - Best Guitarist - 2009 WorldSpace Radio Award for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Rock - 2007 Band Members: Bruce Lee Mani – Guitars, Vocals Rajeev Rajagopal – Drums Leslie Charles – Bass, Backing Vocals