Ira Kaplan

Ira Kaplan [born 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.[1]

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.[2][3]

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Gear

Kaplan's gear is a point of interest for many fans and aspiring guitarists.[4]

Guitars

Amps

Pedals

References

  1. ^ Allmusic.com Entry for Ira Kaplan
  2. ^ "An American Band: Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Reminisces..." Baltimore City Paper, February 2, 2007
  3. ^ Booth, Vachel (1988) "Yo, Dudes! - Home runs and headbutts with Yo La Tengo", Underground, February 1988 (Issue 11), p. 21
  4. ^ Guitargeek.com Guitar Rig Database entry

External links

Yo La Tengo
Georgia Hubley • Ira Kaplan • James McNew
Dave Schramm • Stephan Wichnewski • Dave Rick • Mike Lewis
Studio Albums
EPs
That Is Yo La Tengo • Upside-Down • Shaker • From a Motel 6 • Camp Yo La Tengo • Tom Courtenay • Little Honda • Autumn Sweater • Danelectro • Nuclear War • Merry Christmas from Yo La Tengo • Today Is the Day! • Here to Fall Remixes
7" Singles
"The River of Water"/"A House Is Not a Motel" • "The Asparagus Song"/"For the Turnstiles" • "Speeding Motorcycle" (with Daniel Johnston) • "Walking Away from You"/"Cast a Shadow" • "Shaker"/"For Shame of Doing Wrong" • "Big Day Coming"/"Double Dare (Somniextraction)" • "Tom Courtenay"/"The Bisexual Boogie" • "Camp Yo La Tengo" • "Blue/Green Arrow"/"Watching the Sun Rise or Johnny Carson" • "Rocket #9"/"Wig Out with Charly Dapper" • "Sugarcube"/"Busy with Me Thoughts" • "Little Honda" • "Mr. Tough"/"I'm Your Puppet"
Film scores
The Sounds of the Sounds of Science • They Shoot, We Score • The Original Score from the Motion Picture Adventureland
Compilations
Other Releases
Strange but True (with Jad Fair) • Fuckbook (as Condo Fucks)
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