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Aviv Geffen Aviv Geffen (אביב גפן, b. 1973 ) is an Israeli pop star. Geffen is best known in his home country for controversial lyrics and behavior; in the past, he has refused to serve in the IDF, and his is also known for an androgynous appearance reminiscent of David Bowie . Apart from a 12-year solo career, Geffen is also a member of Blackfield , a collaboration with Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson . In 1995 , Geffen performed at a peace rally at Tel Aviv , where Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. He is the nephew of former Israeli foreign minister Moshe Dayan .1
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Musical artist Aviv Geffen (אביב גפן, born May 10, 1973) is an Israeli rock musician, singer , songwriter , producer , keyboardist and guitarist .He is the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of Shira Geffen, and a graduate of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.Geffen was and is extremely popular among Israeli youth, who were later known as the "Moonlight Children", in the 1990s.Politically, he associates with the Israeli left .His music contains subjects such as love and peace , but also death , suicide , the army , and refusal to serve.He is also controversial because of his decision not to serve in the IDF , though officially, he was dismissed for medical reasons.
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Musical artist Aviv Geffen ( , born May 10, 1973) is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter, producer , keyboardist and guitarist . He is the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen, and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.Geffen was and is extremely popular among Israeli youth, who were known during the 1990s as the "Moonlight Children". Politically, he associates with the Israeli left . His music deals with subjects such as love, peace, death, suicide, politics, the army in general and the IDF specifically.He is often criticized for having not served in the IDF, though, officially, he was discharged for medical reasons .
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Musical artist Aviv Geffen ( , born May 10, 1973) is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, keyboardist, and guitarist and the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen, and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music . In addition to his solo career, Geffen is a founding member of the band Blackfield . Geffen was and is extremely popular among Israeli youth who were known during the 1990s as the "Moonlight Children" (ילדי אור הירח). Politically, he associates with the Israeli left . His music deals with subjects such as love, peace, death, suicide, politics, and the army (in particular, the IDF ).He is often criticized for singing about the IDF while not having served, though he was discharged for medical reasons.
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Israeli musician Musical artist Aviv Geffen ( , born 10 May 1973) is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter and the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen , and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music . In addition to his solo career, Geffen is a founding member of the band Blackfield , he was also the global music director for WeWork . Geffen was and is extremely popular among Israeli youth who were known during the 1990s as the "Moonlight Children" ( ילדי אור הירח ). Politically, he associates with the Israeli left . His music deals with subjects such as love, peace, death, suicide, politics, and the army (in particular, the IDF ). He is often criticized for singing about the IDF while not having served, though he was discharged for medical reasons.
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Israeli musician (born 1973) Musical artist Aviv Geffen ( Hebrew : אביב גפן ; born 10 May 1973) is an Israeli rock musician, singer-songwriter, music producer and author. In addition to his solo career, Geffen is a founding member of the band Blackfield , he was also the global music director for WeWork . Geffen was and is extremely popular among Israeli youth who were known during the 1990s as the "Moonlight Children" ( ילדי אור הירח ). Politically, he associates with the Israeli left . His music deals with subjects such as love, peace, death, suicide, politics, and the army (in particular, the IDF ). He is often criticized for singing about the IDF while not having served, though he was discharged for medical reasons.
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israeli pop star
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israeli rock musician
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