His father was a Sikh preacher. His mother is a college principal and a
Punjabi poet. The combination of their backgrounds (Sikhism and verse)
led him to his career in music.
About singing in Punjabi: Why not? We Jat Sikhs are very proud people. I could never get it out of me. To start thinking in any other language would mean acknowledging its superiority. I would become a poor version of a Western rocker, a wannabe. I can't forget who I am.
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His songs are deeply philosophical and blend ancient, Punjabi phrases into far more recent Indian rock music.
