Wednesday, December 12, 2012

ITP V.012 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. RAVI SHANKAR 1920-2012

Photos: People we've lost in 2012Virtuoso Indian SITAR hero RAVI "Pandit" SHANKAR passed today at 92. RAVI SHAKAR inspired many musicians from George Harrison, Philip Glass, John Coltrane and many metal musicians.
RAVI SHANKAR is the father of pop star NORA JONES.

ITP V.012 EDITORS NOTE: I'm sure RAVI SHANKAR inspired metal musicians as diverse as NILE, LYKATHEA AFLAME, MORBID ANGEL and many more.


FROM THE RAVI SHANKAR FAMILY:

Shankar Family Statement:
It is with heavy hearts we write to inform you that Pandit Ravi Shankar, husband, father, and musical soul, passed away today, December 11th, 2012.
As you all know, his health has been fragile for the past several years and on Thursday he underwent a surgery that could have potentially given him a new lease of life. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the surgeons and doctors taking care of him, his body was not able to withstand the strain of the surgery. We were at his side when he passed away.
We know that you all feel our loss with us, and we thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes through this difficult time. Although it is a time for sorrow and sadness, it is also a time for all of us to give thanks and to be grateful that we were able to have him as a part of our lives. His spirit and his legacy will live on forever in our hearts and in his music.

Sukanya & Anoushka Shankar
The Shankar Family thank you for all the thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please help carry on the tradition of Ravi Shankar by donating to the Ravi Shankar Foundation via JustGive.org




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-RIP PANDIT-\m/