Arik Einstein

Who was Arik Einstein?

Arik Einstein born as Arieh Einstein was an Israeli singer, songwriter and actor. He was a pioneer of Israeli rock music.

Einstein collaborated with many Israeli singers and songwriters, among them Shalom Hanoch, Miki Gabrielov, Itzhak Klepter, Shem Tov Levy and Yoni Rechter, and also wrote many of his own songs. Among his well-known songs are "Ani Veata", "Sa Le'at", "Yoshev Al HaGader", "Ima Sheli", and "Uf Gozal". He was described many times as "an Israeli symbol" and "the greatest singer of Israel".

He was a vocalist with the Churchills, Batzal Yarok, Shlishiyat Gesher HaYarkon and HaHalonot HaGvohim.