Ira Kaplan

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Ira Kaplan

voc, g, *1957 US, Queens
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock

Ira Kaplan (born January 7, 1957) is the co-founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of the American indie rock band Yo La Tengo. He is married to Georgia Hubley, Yo La Tengo's vocalist, drummer, songwriter and co-founder.A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Kaplan formed Yo La Tengo in the early 1980s. Previously, he worked as a music critic for such publications as the New York Rocker and Village Voice, as well as serving as a soundman, roadie and backup musician for Mofungo and other New York-area bands.He sporadically hosts radio programs on WFMU as "Ira the K."

Instruments

Vocals
Guitar
Acoustic guitar

Genres

Rock
Electronic
Pop
Soundtrack

Plays With

Double Dynamite

Dr Janet

Yo La Tengo

Condo Fucks

The Chris Stamey Experience

Band Members

External Links

Home Page

Wikipedia

MusicBrainz

Discogs

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