Shlomo Artzi

Since the late '80s, Shlomo Artzi has maintained his status as Israel's biggest rock star, known for his high-energy tours and platinum-selling studio albums released every five to six years. His summer live tours at the Caesaria Amphitheater have become iconic in Israel's music scene, setting a standard for success for leading performers. Though Artzi's latter-day material has faced criticism for its mainstream direction, his career can be divided into two distinct periods: his early success as an overnight sensation evolving into his current position as the stadium rock king, largely attributed to his artistic alliance with record producer Louis Lahav.

Born in 1949 in a kibbutz and raised in Tel Aviv, Shlomo Artzi's musical journey has seen him explore various genres and themes, from military band success in the '60s to representing Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. After a period of musical soul-searching, Artzi found success with albums like "Gever Holech Leibud" and "Drachim," before teaming up with producer Louis Lahav to release platinum-selling albums like "Tirkod" and "Chom Yuli-August." Despite some commercial ups and downs, Artzi's enduring popularity was evident in his 2007 release "Shfuim," which reached double platinum status shortly after its release, showcasing his continued relevance in the Israeli music scene.