Indian rock music began to take shape in the 1960s, influenced by Western rock and roll and psychedelic music.

The Spiders, formed in Kolkata in 1964, are widely regarded as one of the first Indian rock bands.

The first Indian rock album was "Rock 'n' Roll with Me" by The Spiders, released in 1966.

The Beatles, an English rock band, gained international recognition in the 1970s, influencing Indian rock music.

The first Indian rock festival was the "Indian Rock Festival" held in Mumbai in 1986.

Indian Ocean, formed in 1990, is known for its fusion of rock and traditional Indian music.

Parikrama, formed in 1991, gained popularity in the 1990s with its grunge and alternative rock sound.

Pentagram, formed in 1986, is known for its experimental and progressive rock sound.

Euphoria, formed in 2000, gained popularity in the 2000s with its pop-rock and alternative rock sound.

Midival Punditz, formed in 1997, is known for its fusion of rock and electronic music.

The Local Train, formed in 2007, gained popularity in the 2010s with its indie rock and alternative rock sound.

Agam, formed in 1995, is known for its fusion of rock and folk music.

The Yellow Diary, formed in 2012, gained popularity in the 2020s with its psychedelic rock and alternative rock sound.

Carnatic Rock Project, formed in 2016, is known for its fusion of rock and Carnatic music.

When Chai Met Toast, formed in 2013, gained popularity in the 2020s with its indie rock and alternative rock sound.