ArtistInfo

Arik Einstein

voc, bvoc, 1939-2013
Singer of World, Pop and Rock
A.k.a. Arieh Einstein

Arik Einstein (born 3 January 1939 in Tel Aviv. died 26 November 2013 in Tel Aviv) was an Israeli singer, songwriter, actor and screenwriter. In a career than spanned more than half a century he released 34 albums and sang for a number of successful groups including Churchill's, The High Windows. Yarkon Bridge Trio and Green Onion. His many collaborations included successful albums with Shalom Hanoch, Shem Tov Levi, Yitzhak Klepter, Yoni Rechter and Peter Roth (4). He wrote the lyrics for many of his popular songs. In 2010 Einstein was the most played artist on radio stations in Israel, according to Israeli musical artist organization ACUM. At the time of his death the Israeli media referred to him as "Israel's most popular singer" and he was eulogized by the country's leaders from across the political spectrum.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• World
• Pop
• Rock
• Folk
• Children's Music

Plays With