13AD was a prominent classic and hard rock

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History & formation

13AD was one of India's top most rock bands from the 80's to the mid 90's. This band was playing in a hotel called "Sea Lord" in Kochi, Kerala, India.

They released two albums, "Ground Zero" and "Tough on the Streets" in the 90's, before breaking up in 1995 for the coming thirteen years, until their reunion in 2008 at a concert in aid of the visually challenged.The concert was telecast on Rosebowl channel.

The song "Ground Zero" from the album "Ground Zero" was a tremendous hit during '90s.

Band members

(1) Vocals - Glen La Rive (Till 1993) followed by George Peter (Till 1997) and then Darshan Shankar (From 1997 till date)

(2) Lead & rhythm guitars - Eloy Isaacs (Brother of Emily Isaacs(Bass Guitarist for 'Usha Uthup's Band) and Rex Isaacs)

(3) Bass guitar - Paul K.J

(4) Keyboards - Jackson Aruja

(5) Drums - Pinson Correa

Splitting up

During end of '90's, the main vocalist "Glen La Rive" decided to move away from rock music and he joined "Divine Retreat Center, Potta". Eloy Isaacs, the lead guitarist moved his base to Muscat and there, they formed a band called PH7.

Reunion

After a break for almost 13 years, the band has announced a reunion in 2008. During the re-union concert, they have announced the release of their third album "City Blues", a popular number from one of their earlier albums that remains a great track of Middle-Eastern rock music. The first vocalist of 13AD was Glen La Rive, who left from the band in 1993. George Peter and Darshan Shankar (Ex vocalist of IX HRS) handles the vocals.
13AD rocked at Dubai @ Indian Club on 26 November 2010