Fynger 841 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Died aged 92.....Inspired millions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The sitar virtuoso, Ravi Shankar, influenced many Western musicians from the 50's onwards. I became aware of Ravi Shankar when the Rolling Stones released 'Paint It Black' in 1966. Brian Jones played sitar on this recording which, in my opinion, made it one of the best recordings of all time. The Beatles, especially George Harrison, were greatly influenced by Ravi Shankar and many fans and musicians around the world will mourn his passing at the age of 92. Ravi Shantar, R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 What Michael said! Totally agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hadn't heard about this - how sad. Went to see him many years ago in Nottingham. He was brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 There was a time back in the 60's when Ravi Shankar and his music influenced many pop groups around - especially 'The Beatles' - like a GOD he was to them. The Indian influence was felt very strong back then, such as: the Maharishi, transcendental meditation and the musical instrument the sitar - as played by Ravi. It was a good age that Ravi lived to. PS: His daughter, Norah Jones is blessed with an extremely lovely voice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Trevor S 2,003 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 R.I.P. Ravi Shankar - described by George Harrison as the 'grandfather of world music'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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