Fossils (Bengali: ফসিল্স) is a Bengali rock band formed in Kolkata, West Bengal, India in 1998. The group is considered one of the pioneering rock acts in Kolkata's Bengali music scene. The band is currently composed of Rupam Islam (lead vocals, acoustic guitar & composer), Deep (guitar, backing vocals & composer), Allan Ao (guitar, backing vocals), Chandramouli (bass, backing vocals), Tanmoy (drums, percussion) & Snehasish. Their music is flavoured by a blend of blues, rock and psychedelia, along with Rupam Islam's vocal renditions of his characteristic psychoanalytical lyrics. They are noted for their social commentary and advocation of causes such as the welfare of HIV positive people. Like most other Bengali bands, Fossils performs in the Bengali language. Members
Rupam Islam
Deep Ghosh
Allan Temjen Ao
Chandramouli Biswas
Tanmoy Das
Past members
Indrajit Dey (Indra), Bubun, Partha, Pariksh*t, Sayantan, Teno, Bumpy, Rajiv, Suman, Subhadeep, Debu, Baji, Stephen
