Legendary Israeli Guitarist and Musician Itzhak Klepter Dies at 72

Itzhak Klepter

Itzhak Klepter Source: YouTube / MifalHapaisIL

Dafna Armoni, an Israeli singer, musician and actress, speaks about her long life friendship with Itzhak Klepter


Itzhak Klepter was born in Haifa and grew up in Tel Aviv. At the age of 15, he founded his first band, "The Churchills." In the Israel Defence Forces, he served in the armoured corps but switched to the armoured corps band. In 1973, he joined Kaveret, often referred to as Israel’s Beatles.

During his career, Klepter worked and performed alongside many of Israel's most respected, top musicians and singers.

Itzhak Klepter passed away on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at the age of 72.

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