Ira Kaplan

Ira Kaplan

Ira Kaplan in 2005
Background information
Born (1957-01-07) January 7, 1957
Queens, New York, United States
Genres Indie rock
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active 1984–present
Associated acts Yo La Tengo

Ira Kaplan (born January 7, 1957) is the co-founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of the American indie rock band Yo La Tengo. He is married to Georgia Hubley, Yo La Tengo's vocalist, drummer, songwriter and co-founder.[1]

A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Kaplan formed Yo La Tengo in the early 1980s. Previously, he worked as a music critic for such publications as the New York Rocker and Village Voice, as well as serving as a soundman, roadie and backup musician for Mofungo and other New York-area bands.[2][3]

Kaplan's vocals were featured in Eluvium's 2013 album Nightmare Ending in the song 'Happiness'.

He sporadically hosts radio programs on WFMU as "Ira the K."[4]

Gear

Kaplan's gear is a point of interest for many fans and aspiring guitarists.[5]

Guitars

Amps

Pedals

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic.com Entry for Ira Kaplan
  2. ↑ "An American Band: Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Reminisces..." Baltimore City Paper, February 2, 2007
  3. ↑ Booth, Vachel (1988) "Yo, Dudes! - Home runs and headbutts with Yo La Tengo", Underground, February 1988 (Issue 11), p. 21
  4. ↑ WFMU archives for Ira Kaplan
  5. ↑ Guitargeek.com Guitar Rig Database entry

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