Biography
Who is Aviv Geffen?
Early life and background
Aviv Geffen was born in Ramat Gan, Israel, on May 10, 1973, and was raised in Beit Yitzhak. He comes from an artistic family, as the son of author and poet Yehonatan Geffen and actress Nurit Geffen. His sister is actress Shira Geffen, and he is a great-nephew of Israeli General and former Defense Minister Moshe Dayan.
As a youth, he participated in television programs and independent projects, including the 1984 Israeli youth program Shminiyot Ba'Avir. He later refused mandatory military service, claiming conscientious objector status due to his political views.
Musical career and rise to fame
Aviv Geffen released his first album, Ze Rak Or Hayareach, in 1992. Although it initially sold very few copies, it later became recognized as one of the most influential rock albums in Israeli music. He followed this with albums like Achshav Me'unan, which achieved gold status in 1993, and Aviv Geffen III.
His music often addresses themes such as love, peace, death, and politics. In 1995, he performed the song Livkot Lekha at a peace rally shortly before the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and the track became an anthem for mourning citizens.
Bands and international projects
Alongside his solo work, Aviv Geffen performs with his band HaTauyot and formed the collaborative rock band Blackfield with British musician Steven Wilson in 2001. Blackfield has released multiple acclaimed albums and conducted major international tours.
He has also expanded his career into global music direction and released English-language studio material, achieving chart success in countries like Poland with his single End of the World.
Family and personal life
Aviv Geffen has been married to Ilana Berkovitz, Shani Friden, and Sharon Kaufman over the course of his life, and he shares a child named Dylan Geffen with his partner. He has maintained a prominent role in the Israeli music scene for decades as a singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer.
Birthday and age
Aviv Geffen was born on May 10, 1973, which makes Aviv 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Aviv shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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