Ira Kaplan
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| 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.
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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