26 Facts About Shalom Hanoch

Shalom Hanoch is an Israeli rock singer, lyricist and composer.

Shalom Hanoch is considered one of the founders of Israeli rock and modern Israeli music in more generally, both of which have been profoundly influenced by his work.

Shalom Hanoch is often referred to as "The King of Israeli Rock".

Shalom Hanoch was born in Kibbutz Mishmarot in 1946, roughly 16 months before the establishment of the state of Israel.

Shalom Hanoch continued writing lyrics and music with another member of the Kibbutz, singer-songwriter Meir Ariel.

At 16, Shalom Hanoch enrolled to Beit Tzvi School for Performing Arts, where he developed a passion for acting.

In 1966, after being initially rejected, Shalom Hanoch was recruited for the Israeli military ensembles Lehakat Ha'nahal of Nahal.

Shalom Hanoch became a prominent ensemble member, contributing vocals and performing nationwide.

Shalom Hanoch took part in the recording of 'the best of' album, in which new versions to 1950s and 1960s hits were re-recorded by the ensemble.

In 1967, Shalom Hanoch performed with The High Windows in Tel Aviv.

Shalom Hanoch's breakthrough occurred in 1968 when Arik Einstein recorded his second album, Mazal Gdi, that contained only songs written by Shalom Hanoch.

Shalom Hanoch wrote the lyrics for six of the album's songs.

The album Shablul, in which Shalom Hanoch composed all the songs, pioneered this new sound.

Plastelina, the second Einstein-Shalom Hanoch album, was recorded four months after 'Shablul'.

In 1971, Shalom Hanoch flew to London to start an international career.

In 1971 Hanoch recorded a solo album in English, Shalom.

The performances there were very successful, and made Shalom Hanoch an esteemed rock singer.

In 1979, Arik Einstein and Shalom Hanoch started an elaborately produced joint tour.

In 1983 Shalom Hanoch recorded the album Al Pnei HaAdama about man and nature.

Shalom Hanoch planned a tour in small halls, but eventually, he decided to risk putting on four stadium shows.

In 1988, Shalom Hanoch created another album, "Rak Ben-Adam", which wasn't very successful because it was partially made in England.

In 1991, Shalom Hanoch recorded his album BaGilgul Haze which was a big success.

In 1992 Shalom Hanoch released a collection of songs, partially from a live show, called Lo Yechol Lishon Achshav.

Ever since 2005, Shalom Hanoch has been regularly performing at the Barby Club in Tel Aviv with a show called "Hayot Layla", a title given to it because of the late hours of the night in which the show takes place.

In 2008 Shalom Hanoch guest starred as himself on the comedy show "Red Band" that deals with the Israeli music industry.

In 2010, Shalom Hanoch launched a new concert named "Arba Tachanot", where he took a tour through milestones achieved throughout his career.