Ira Kaplan

January 4, 2024
Guitarist

Quick Facts

Ira Kaplan
Full Name Ira Kaplan
Occupation Guitarist
Date Of Birth Jan 7, 1957(1957-01-07)
Age 67
Birthplace New York
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Capricorn

Ira Kaplan Biography

Name Ira Kaplan
Birthday Jan 7
Birth Year 1957
Place Of Birth New York
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Spouse Georgia Hubley

Ira Kaplan is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on January 7, 1957 in New York, New York, United States. Guitarist and vocalist who is one of the founding members of indie rock group Yo La Tengo.

He befriended filmmaker Hal Hartley in college. Hal often uses Yo La Tengo’s music in his movies.

A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Kaplan formed Yo La Tengo in the early 1980s. Previously, he worked as a music critic for the SoHo Weekly News, 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. Kaplan’s life, family, and musical development were chronicled in the book Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo and the Rise of Indie Rock, by Jesse Jarnow (Avery Books, 2012).

Kaplan’s vocals were featured in Eluvium’s 2013 album Nightmare Ending in the song “Happiness”. He sporadically hosts a free-form radio program on WFMU under the name “Ira the K.”

His wife is Yo La Tengo drummer Georgia Hubley.

Ira Kaplan Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Guitarist
House Living in own house.

Ira Kaplan is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ira Kaplan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Sarah Lawrence College.

Before forming Yo La Tengo, he worked as a music critic for publications like Scribe, SoHo Weekly News and Village Voice.

Ira Kaplan (born January 7, 1957) is a co-founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter in the American indie rock band Yo La Tengo. He is married to the band’s co-founder Georgia Hubley.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ira Kaplan Dating?

According to our records, Ira Kaplan married to Georgia Hubley. As of December 1, 2023, Ira Kaplan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ira Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ira Kaplan celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.

How old is Ira Kaplan?

65 years (January 7, 1957)

Is Yo La Tengo Hispanic?

They chose the name Yo La Tengo, Spanish for “I have it”. The name came from a baseball anecdote that occurred during the 1962 season, when New York Mets center fielder Richie Ashburn and shortstop Elio Chacón found themselves colliding in the outfield.

Who sings in Yo La Tengo?

Members

What genre is Yo La Tengo?

Alternative/Indie

What genre of music is Sonic Youth?

Alternative/Indie

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