Sam Gopal

The Profile

Indian percussionist who led the Sam Gopal project in London in the mid-1960s and released the album Escalator, noted for its tabla-led rhythms and early appearances by Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister.

Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister performed with Sam Gopal early in his career and later joined Hawkwind before founding Motörhead.

The available review treats Sam Gopal's Escalator as a summery, intriguing psychedelic/acid-record with raw production and tabla-driven rhythms. It highlights Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister's early role and the album's mix of garage and eastern-tinged sounds. Recommended for fans of 1960s freak/psychedelia.