12 Facts About Avi Kaplan

Avriel Benjamin Kaplan was born on April 17,1989 and is an American singer-songwriter.

Avi Kaplan is known for being the former vocal bass of the a cappella group Pentatonix from 2011 to 2017.

Avriel Benjamin Avi Kaplan was born and raised in Visalia, California, on April 17,1989.

Avi Kaplan has an older brother, Joshua, and an older sister, Esther Koop, who was Pentatonix's tour manager for seven years.

Avi Kaplan is Jewish of Ukrainian and Russian descent, and has spoken of the antisemitic bullying he suffered in his youth.

Avi Kaplan loved folk music, and frequently went to the nearby Sequoia National Park, which became an inspiration for his music.

Avi Kaplan joined Pentatonix in 2011, when original members Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying were searching for a bass singer and a beatboxer.

Avi Kaplan acted as the group's vocal bass, but frequently sang lead parts as well.

On May 12,2017, Kaplan announced that he would be leaving Pentatonix following their scheduled tour.

The project, scheduled to be released on January 24,2020, alongside an accompanying tour, was postponed and later released on February 28 due to Avi Kaplan signing to Fantasy Records.

On February 15,2022, Avi Kaplan formally announced his debut solo studio album Floating on a Dream, which was released on May 20.

Avi Kaplan released the album's lead single "First Place I Go" on November 12,2021.