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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = Voodoo Child<br />
| image = Voodoo_Child,_Guwahati.jpg<br />
| caption = Voodoo Child (2015)<br />
| origin = [[Guwahati]], India<br />
| years_active = 2002–present<br />
| genre = [[Classic rock]], [[Rock and roll]]<br />
| label = Independent<br />
| associated_acts = [[Soulmate (band)|Soulmate]]<br />
| website = {{URL|www.voodoochild.co.in}}<br />
| current_members = Rittique Phukan <br /> [[Jim Ankan Deka]] <br /> Rajib Hazarika <br /> Bobo Bardoloi<br />
}}<br />
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'''Voodoo Child''' is a [[rock and roll]] band from [[Guwahati]], Assam, India.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/An-evening-out-with-the-Voodoo-Child/articleshow/35470854.cms An evening out with the Voodoo Child], ''[[The Times of India]]''</ref> The band is primarily made up of Rittique Phukan (guitar/vocals/drums/songwriter), [[Jim Ankan Deka]] (keys/guitar), Rajib Hazarika (lead guitar),Priyanku Bordoloi ( Guitars) and Bobo Bardoloi (bass), although they frequently team up with session musicians (on drums, guitar, bass, organ and other backup instruments) when on tour.<ref>[http://www.musicmalt.com/2015/04/16-rock-bands-from-north-east-india.html 16 Rock Bands from North-East India you don't want to miss], ''Music Malt''</ref> The band has released 3 full length albums- WE OWN THE NIGHT,20 YEARS ON THE ROAD,UNDERNEATH THE STARS and <ref>[http://www.northeasttoday.in/voodoo-child/ Voodoo Child], ''Northeast Today''</ref> 7 singles so far.<br />
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==History==<br />
Voodoo Child is a Guwahati-based classic rock band, which came together in 2002. The band has performed many concerts in [[Northeast India]] and in other parts of the country. The band has gone through a few line-up changes since its inception because of alternative careers of band members.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/rock-and-roll-is-a-way-of-life-for-voodoo-child/story-mAyHz9hJUzWAk9iIDMcbEL.html Rock and Roll is a way of life for Voodoo Child], ''[[Hindustan Times]]''</ref><br />
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Phukan was the founder of the band and came up with the name Voodoo Child in 2002. Amborish Saikia (ex member of [[Euphoria (Indian band)|Euphoria]] and [[KK (singer)|KK]]) joined as the lead guitarist.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070123/asp/guwahati/story_7295555.asp Healing touch for Voodoo rocker], ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]''</ref> Although Phukan used to play the drums along with vocals, later Tanmoy Ray Choudhury (present drummer of [[Angaraag Mahanta]] and Papon and The East India Company) joined as the drummer and Phukan concentrated on vocals and rhythm guitar. In 2005 Deka joined the band as the keyboardist, Pankaj Rajkhowa as the Bassist and David Goldsmith as the other vocalist.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040102/asp/guwahati/story_2742507.asp Ulubari jives to roadside rock show], ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]''</ref><br />
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In 2015, the line up changed to the present set up.<ref>[http://www.polkacafe.com/popular-music-groups-from-north-east-india-1359.html 15 Bands From Northeast India That Have The World Grooving To Their Tunes], ''Polka Cafe''</ref><br />
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Voodoo Child has played in almost all the top clubs of Assam and some parts of Northeast India.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/Jprs9wk6UvLswMvCsEEwwK/The-Mint-Planner-07-November-2014.html The Mint Planner, 7 November 2014] ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]''</ref> The band also performed at different clubs and pubs in Delhi, [[Bangalore]], Goa and other parts of India.<ref>[http://indulge.newindianexpress.com/chart-the-week-ahead-15/bangalore/20371 Chart the Week Ahead], ''[[The New Indian Express]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.musicmalt.com/2014/10/voodoo-child-in-bangalore.html Listen up Bangalore! Voodoo Child is on its way!], ''Music Malt''</ref><br />
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==Festivals and events==<br />
Voodoo Child has performed at many festivals and events including ''Shine A Light'' in [[Cherrapunji]], ''World Music Day'' in Guwahati etc. The band opened for Danish pop/soft rock band [[Michael Learns to Rock]] on 13 December 2015 at the [[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium]] in Assam. This was the first time an international band had performed in Guwahati.<br />
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==Albums==<br />
We Own The Night (2017)<br />
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20 Years on the Road (2020)<br />
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Underneath The Stars (2021)<br />
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==Singles==<br />
* Typical Love Song (2014)<br />
* Good Die Young (2014)<br />
* Little Love, Little Peace (2014)<br />
* Taqi Song (2014)<br />
* Your World Below (2015)<br />
* Nights Go By (2015)<br />
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==Band members==<br />
* Rittique Phukan (Vocals, Rhythm guitar, songwriter, Drummer)<br />
* [[Jim Ankan Deka]] (Lead guitar, Keyboard)<br />
* Priyanku Bordoloi (Guitars)<br />
* Rajib Hazarika (Lead guitar)<br />
* Bobo Bardoloi (Bass)<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Music of India]]<br />
* [[Indian rock]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.voodoochild.co.in Official website]<br />
* [http://www.reverbnation.com/VoodooChildIndia Voodoo Child] at [[Reverbnation]]<br />
* [http://www.last.fm/music/Voodoo+Child+India Voodoo Child] at [[Last.fm]]<br />
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[[Category:Indian rock music groups]]<br />
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2002]]<br />
[[Category:2002 establishments in Assam]]<br />
[[Category:Rockabilly music groups]]<br />
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