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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ira Kaplan
| name = Ira Kaplan
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| caption = Ira Kaplan in 2005 <!-- further details belong on the image description page -->
| caption = Ira Kaplan in 2005 <!-- further details belong on the image description page -->
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist <!-- includes guitarists who also sing -->
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist <!-- includes guitarists who also sing -->
| birth_name =
| birth_name = Ira David Kaplan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|1|7}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|1|7}}
| birth_place =
| birth_place = [[Queens|Queens, New York]], United States
|death_date =
| death_date =
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician
| instrument = Vocals, [[Guitar]], [[Piano]]
| instrument = Vocals, [[guitar]], [[piano]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| years_active = 1984–present
| years_active = 1984–present
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| associated_acts = [[Yo La Tengo]]
| associated_acts = [[Yo La Tengo]]
| website =
| website =
| notable_instruments =
}}
}}


'''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.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p92474|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic.com Entry for Ira Kaplan]</ref>
'''Ira David Kaplan'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/894427249 |title=ABOVE THE SOUND |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=November 11, 2023}}</ref> (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]].<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p92474|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic.com Entry for Ira Kaplan]</ref>


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.<ref>[http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=13215 "An American Band: Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Reminisces..." Baltimore City Paper, February 2, 2007]</ref><ref name="Booth">Booth, Vachel (1988) "Yo, Dudes! - Home runs and headbutts with Yo La Tengo", ''Underground'', February 1988 (Issue 11), p. 21</ref>
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]]'', ''[[Village Voice]]''<ref>[http://www.furious.com/perfect/newyorkrocker.html Perfect Sound Forever: "From Gem Spa to the World"]</ref> and Matter,<ref name=RMA>{{cite web |title=Matter magazine |url=https://rockmagarchive.com/?page_id=128 |website=The Rock Mag Archive |publisher=rockmagarchive.com |access-date=9 May 2024}}</ref> as well as serving as a soundman, roadie and backup musician for [[Mofungo]] and other New York-area bands.<ref>[http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=13215 "An American Band: Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Reminisces..." Baltimore City Paper, February 2, 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406171050/http://www2.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=13215 |date=April 6, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Booth">Booth, Vachel (1988) "Yo, Dudes! - Home runs and headbutts with Yo La Tengo", ''Underground'', February 1988 (Issue 11), p. 21</ref> 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).<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/features/paper-trail/8861-big-day-coming/ ''Big Day Coming'' review at Pitchfork.com]</ref>


In 2012, [[Spin Magazine]] named Kaplan the 97th greatest guitarist of all time.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.spin.com/2012/05/greatest-guitarists-all-time/| title = 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time| date = 3 May 2012}} </ref>
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He sporadically hosts [[Disc jockey|radio programs]] on [[WFMU]] as "Ira the K."<ref>[http://wfmu.org/playlists/IK WFMU archives for Ira Kaplan]</ref>


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Kaplan's vocals were featured in [[Eluvium (musician)|Eluvium]]'s 2013 album ''[[Nightmare Ending]]'' in the song "Happiness". He occasionally hosts a free-form [[Disc jockey|radio program]] on [[WFMU]] under the name "Ira the K."<ref>[http://wfmu.org/playlists/IK WFMU archives for Ira Kaplan]</ref>
==Gear==
Kaplan's gear is a point of interest for many fans and aspiring guitarists.<ref>[http://guitargeek.com/rigview/73/ Guitargeek.com Guitar Rig Database entry]</ref>

===Guitars===
* Candy Apple Red [[Fender Jazzmaster]], with tortoise shell pickguard.
* Sunburst [[Fender Jaguar]]
* Natural [[Fender Stratocaster]]
* Sunburst [[Jerry Donahue]] Signature [[Telecaster]]
* Purple Sparkle [[Danelectro]] [[12-string]]
* Candy Apple Red [[Fender Coronado]]

===Amps===
* [[Fender Super Reverb]]
* Fender Vibro-Lux

===Pedals===
* [[Pro Co RAT]] (Two units are used)
* Boss TU-2 Tuner
* Boss OD-2 TURBO OverDrive
* Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer
* Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
* [[Digitech]] PDS-8000 Delay
* [[Line 6 (company)|Line 6]] DL4
* [[Line 6 (company)|Line 6]] MM4
* Mu-Tron III +
* [[Vox (musical equipment)|Vox]] Wah
* Custom switching unit for routing & triggering between the two amplifiers.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.yolatengo.com/ Official Yo La Tengo site]
* [http://www.yolatengo.com/ Official Yo La Tengo site]
* [http://www.matadorrecords.com/yo_la_tengo/ Matador Records' official Yo La Tengo site]
* [http://www.matadorrecords.com/yo_la_tengo/ Matador Records' official Yo La Tengo site]
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{{Yo La Tengo}}
{{Yo La Tengo}}


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Latest revision as of 22:29, 9 May 2024

Ira Kaplan
Ira Kaplan in 2005
Ira Kaplan in 2005
Background information
Birth nameIra David Kaplan
Born (1957-01-07) January 7, 1957 (age 67)
Queens, New York, United States
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1984–present

Ira David Kaplan[1] (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.[2]

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, Village Voice[3] and Matter,[4] as well as serving as a soundman, roadie and backup musician for Mofungo and other New York-area bands.[5][6] 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).[7]

In 2012, Spin Magazine named Kaplan the 97th greatest guitarist of all time.[8]

Kaplan's vocals were featured in Eluvium's 2013 album Nightmare Ending in the song "Happiness". He occasionally hosts a free-form radio program on WFMU under the name "Ira the K."[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ABOVE THE SOUND". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Allmusic.com Entry for Ira Kaplan
  3. ^ Perfect Sound Forever: "From Gem Spa to the World"
  4. ^ "Matter magazine". The Rock Mag Archive. rockmagarchive.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  5. ^ "An American Band: Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Reminisces..." Baltimore City Paper, February 2, 2007 Archived April 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Booth, Vachel (1988) "Yo, Dudes! - Home runs and headbutts with Yo La Tengo", Underground, February 1988 (Issue 11), p. 21
  7. ^ Big Day Coming review at Pitchfork.com
  8. ^ "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". 3 May 2012.
  9. ^ WFMU archives for Ira Kaplan

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