Shalom Hanoch

Shalom Hanoch (; born 1 September 1946) is an Israeli rock singer, lyricist and composer. He is considered one of the founders of Israeli rock and modern Israeli music in general, both of which have been profoundly influenced by his work. His collaboration with Arik Einstein produced some of the first Israeli rock albums. He is often referred to as “The King of Israeli Rock”. Biography Shalom Hanoch was born in Kibbutz Mishmarot in 1946, roughly 16 months before the establishment of the state of Israel. His musical talent as a child was recognised in the kibbutz, where he began to play, sing, and compose his first songs. Before discovering rock music, he was exposed to a wide variety of genres (from Classical, through Russian folk music, Gospel, to Blues). Musical career Hanoch began writing and composing music after getting his first jazz guitar from his dad when he was around 12 years old. By 14, he had completed his first song, Laila (Night). He continued writing lyrics and music with another member of the Kibbutz, singer-songwriter Meir Ariel. Hanoch and Ariel joined the Kibbutz’s band, HaMishmaron in their teens. Songs from that time include classics such as Agadat Deshe (Gras