Album Notes

Ravi is an accomplished singer/songwriter who shot to worldwide fame at a young age as the guitarist for the '90's band Hanson, playing guitar in front of millions of screaming teenage fans in scenes reminiscent of "Beatlemania." Hanson's triple Grammy nominated chart-topping song "MmmBop" catapulted the band into the music stratosphere, taking Ravi to stages at the White House, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, Rosie O'Donnell, and Madison Square Garden, as well as the Louisiana Superdome as a solo artist. His autobiographical book written on tour as guitarist of that year's top-selling band in the world was published by Simon & Schuster. His voice has been likened to a young Steve Winwood or Peter Frampton.

In addition, Ravi's frequent "Integrity" based lectures and articles have positioned him as one of the most outspoken advocates for social responsibility in the industry. He is also a pilot and an aviation activist, writer, and speaker, bringing a little "rock 'n' roll" into aviation.

Ravi, born in Washington, DC and raised near New York City, is a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family, India's political family dynasty who governed the world's largest democracy for over 40 years and continues to exert strong influence today.

"Guitar Whiz" - Musician Magazine

"Ravi has a fine, richly textured voice and a degree of mastery of his instrument that calls to mind early Clapton and Duane Allman" - Dean Shapiro, Offbeat Magazine

"He consistently puts out quality guitar-laden music that has nothing to do with image or sunglasses. The music is independent of money and trends, full of background and passion." - Truly Hollywood

"Catchy pop tunes with memorable hooks and choruses and a glassy voice that calls to mind old Steve Winwood or Peter Frampton LPs" - Chris Rose, Times Picayune (New Orleans)

"Beyond the Blur is a showcase of (Ravi's) skills as a writer. It's a tasteful, intelligent record."
- Alex Rawls, Offbeat Magazine

"Good looks, a terrific voice, and...an imaginative flair for great arrangements" - John Swenson, United Press International

"A guitar laden trip into the world of pop...crisp and void of pretension" - AOL

"With the release of this CD, Ravi is bound to appease not only the extremely eager fan base he acquired with Hanson, but also fans of well-executed pop"
- Ray Hogan, Stamford Advocate, Connecticut

"Midway through the disc, we get an interesting acoustic interpretation of the Hendrix classic “Little Wing.” It's a simple solo interpretation with a funky jazz feeling. Sounds like something you'd hear in a coffeehouse or small jazz café environment."
- Kenneth Voss, Voodoo Child Magazine

"Ravi's music is carefully thought through, sprinkled with interesting details. His lyrics have multiple meanings and reveal new nuances on repeated listenings. It gives increased pleasure on each hearing."
- John Sweeney, Greenwich Time, Connecticut

"Great music on here...a very talented musician."
- Don Weeks, WGY Radio, Albany NY