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South Asian music had a major influence on Rock and Roll in the sixties starting with the guitar player of the Beatles, George Harrison. When he went to India to retreat from his popularity around the globe, he learned this instrument and it was used in many Beatles songs afterwords such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Tomorrow Never Knows." The Rolling Stones used it in their song "Paint it Black" to provide an outside element to their rock music. Often musicians are looking for a sound to set their music apart, and this instrument provides a way for bands to sound more exotic and cultured. Many bands have done this since the 60's including Metallica who used an electric Sitar in the beginning of their song "Wherever I May Roam" in the 1990's.