Yitzhak Klepter

Yitzhak Klepter (Hebrew: יצחק קלפטר‎; 31 March 1950 – 8 December 2022) was an Israeli singer, composer and guitarist. He was a founding member of the rock band The Churchills in the mid-1960s, and then joined the legendary Israeli band Kaveret in 1973. He remained with Kaveret until their disbandment in 1984, and then embarked on a successful solo career. Klepter was born in Haifa, Israel, and grew up in Tel Aviv. He began playing guitar at the age of 13, and formed his first band, The Churchills, at the age of 15. The Churchills were one of the most popular bands in Israel in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and they were known for their psychedelic rock sound. In 1973, Klepter left The Churchills to join Kaveret. Kaveret was one of the most successful and influential bands in Israeli history, and they were known for their eclectic mix of rock, folk, and Middle Eastern music. Klepter was a major contributor to Kaveret's sound, and he wrote and composed many of their biggest hits, including "Zoot Zoot", "Poozy", and "Hashmal Daalak". After Kaveret disbanded in 1984, Klepter embarked on a successful solo career. He released over a dozen solo albums, and he also wrote and composed music for other artists, including Arik Einstein and Shlomo Artzi. Klepter was also a successful film score composer, and he composed the scores for several Israeli films, including "Big Deal on Madonna Street" and "Aviva My Love". Klepter was a highly respected and influential figure in Israeli music. He was known for his unique songwriting style, his soulful voice, and his guitar skills. He was also a pioneer in the Israeli rock scene, and he helped to shape the sound of Israeli music. Klepter passed away on December 8, 2022, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Orna, and their two children.