Started learning the ‘CASIO’ at the age of 10, belting out Billy Joel numbers and becoming an instant hit with the girls! Whether it was the love for music or simply the attention from the opposite sex that led him to his first band, Aatma, still remains a mystery! What can be said with certainty however is that Rauf works wonders with the keyboard and has covered all-time greats like Deep Purple, The Doors, & Led Zeppelin on his tours with Aatma.
Rumour has it that a death metal band wanted him to give them gothic sounds and satanic effects. He refused. Said he wasn't into S & M!! Later on, he joined "Rock Water Revival" and dwelled more into Classic Rock, covering bands like Golden Earring, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, Uriah Heep and bands before his time. His playing style was defined. He landed in Bangalore in 2005, met Deepak & Philipe; they jammed, formed the band, and the rest is history.
EQUIPMENT
KORG N 364 workstation
AMP: PEAVEY KB 4
KEY INFLUENCES:
Ray Manzarek (The Doors), John Lord (Deep Purple), Tom Canning (Bluesbreakers)