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Israeli musician ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Musical artist Yotam Ben Horin ( Hebrew : יותם בן חורין ; born February 17, 1979, in Haifa , Israel ) is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for Israeli punk rock band Useless ID , as well as a solo artist releasing music closer to the indie / alternative rock scene. Most recently, he is also known for his work as an additional guitarist and backing vocalist for Israeli classic rock band Kaveret on their 2013 reunion performances.
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Musical artist Yotam Ben-Horin ( ) (born February 17, 1979 in Haifa , Israel ) is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for successful Israeli punk rock band Useless ID . Most recently, he is also known for his work as a solo acoustic artist.
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( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Musical artist Yotam Ben Horin ( ) (born February 17, 1979 in Haifa , Israel ) is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for successful Israeli punk rock band Useless ID , as well as a successful solo artist releasing music closer to the indie / alternative rock scene.Most recently, he is also known for his work as an additional guitarist and backing vocalist for Israeli classic rock band Kaveret on their 2013 reunion performances.
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Israeli musician ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Musical artist Yotam Ben Horin ( ; born February 17, 1979 in Haifa , Israel ) is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for Israeli punk rock band Useless ID , as well as a solo artist releasing music closer to the indie / alternative rock scene. Most recently, he is also known for his work as an additional guitarist and backing vocalist for Israeli classic rock band Kaveret on their 2013 reunion performances.
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Israeli musician ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Musical artist Yotam Ben Horin ( ; born February 17, 1979, in Haifa , Israel ) is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for Israeli punk rock band Useless ID , as well as a solo artist releasing music closer to the indie / alternative rock scene. Most recently, he is also known for his work as an additional guitarist and backing vocalist for Israeli classic rock band Kaveret on their 2013 reunion performances.
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israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for successful israeli punk rock band u
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israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for israeli punk rock band useless id
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