He also wrote the lyrics for six of them. Hanoch's great breakthrough occurred in 1968 when Arik Einstein recorded his second album, Mazal Gdi, which contained only songs written by Hanoch. A first EP, Hagar was released the same year, with four of Hanoch's compositions performed by Einstein. Impressed with what he had seen and heard, Einstein suggested that Hanoch write songs for him. It was there that he was introduced to Arik Einstein, who was already a star in Israel. In 1967 Shalom performed with the High Windows club in Tel Aviv. The two were mentioned on the cover, an innovation for army band recordings. In this album Hanoch sang Mitria Bishnaim along with the troupe's star, Shula Chen. He was demobilized in 1968, but not before he had participated in a recording of the best-of album made of re-recorded versions to 1950s and 1960s hits by the troupe called Kol HaKavod LaNahal (Well Done, Nahal). At age 16, he took acting classes at Beit Tzvi arts school.Īlthough at that point he was more interested in acting than in creating music, Hanoch was recruited by the Nahal army troupe when he turned 18, and wrote a few songs for the troupe while in the service. Songs from that time include Agadat Deshe (Grass Legend), Nisa LaYam (We'll Go To The Beach), Risim (Eyelashes) and Yom Acharon (Last Day). Along with another member of the Kibbutz, Meir Ariel, he wrote more songs, and joined the Kibbutz's band - HaMishmaron. By the age of 14, he had completed his first song - Laila (Night). As a child his musical talent was known in the kibbutz, and until he discovered Rock music, he listened to a wide variety of genres (from Classical, through Russian folk music, Gospel, and Blues).Īfter getting his first Jazz guitar when he was around 12 years old, Hanoch began composing his own songs.
Shalom Hanoch was born in Kibbutz Mishmarot. He is often referred to as "The King of Israeli Rock". His collaboration with Arik Einstein produced some of the first Israeli rock albums. His works have profoundly influenced Israeli rock and modern Israeli music. He is considered to be the father of Israeli rock and one of the most important artists of that area.
Shalom Hanoch ( Hebrew: ?) (born September 1, 1946) is an Israeli rock singer, lyricist and composer.
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