Danny Sanderson - Biography

Was born in Kfar Blum, Israel.
Son of Chaim and Rina, brother of Shira.
In 1960 his family moved to New York.
Founded a band called 'The Catacombs' at the age of 15.
In high school studied art and painting.
Started playing the guitar.
The family moved back to Israel and lived in Savion.
In 1968 he joined the army.
Served in the military band - the Nahal (Lahakat Hanahal).
In the band he met Alon Oleartchik, Gidi Gov, Meir (Poogy) Fenigstein and Efraim Shamir.
Had a sideshow in Dory Ben Ze'ev's radio program in which he and Meir read sketches.
Released two singles in english - 'Like To Tag Along' and 'Conspiracy'.
Played guitar on the famous "Shir LaShalom".
After the army he wrote a rock opera called 'Poogy Tales'. The opera was consisted of funny songs and sketches and some of his friend from the 'Nahal' band played in it.
In 1971, after released from the army, moved to London.
Together with Alon Oleartchik, who moved to London before him, he wrote a symphony to an orchestra and a rock band.
They had no luck getting a contract, and Danny moved back to Israel.
He decided to found a band that will perform the show.
In 1973 he founded 'Kaveret'.
He wrote and composed most of Kaveret's songs.
The band was signed by Aberaham Deshe (Pashanel).
The opera was splitted into two parts: songs and sketches.
On November 1973 the album 'Poogy Tales' was released.
In 1974 'Kaveret' participated in the Eurovision contest with the song 'I Gave Her My Life', written by Danny.
The album 'Poogy In A Pitah' was released.
In 1975 the album 'Crowded In The Ear' was released.
In 1976 Kaveret moved to the USA and toured.
Kaveret split up.
In 1977 published a book named 'Public Snoring', which included funny short stories and songs.
In 1979 he founded the band 'Gazoz' with Gidi Gov.
'Gazoz' released its first album, 'Nine O'Clock At The Circle'.
'Gazoz' released its second album, 'Second Round'.
The band split up.
In 1980 he and Gidi Gov formed the band 'Doda' and released one album.
In 1981 started a succesful solo career with the album 'In Real Size'.
Had a successful tour by the same name.
In 1984 'Kaveret' reunited and toured.
An album documenting the tour was released.
Released the album 'Not Guilty'.
In 1987 released the album 'Trouble Maker'.
The videoclip of 'Party At My Aunt's', directed by Motty Kirshenbaum, won a prize.
In 1990 'Kaveret' reunited again. The show was called 'Kaveret Returns' ('Kaveret Hozeret').
A film called 'Kaveret - Pictures From The Band's Life' was made by Zvi Shissel.
Released the album 'Droppin' By'.
In 1992 released the album 'The Best Of Danny Sanderson'.
Published a book named 'Ne'eman Lamakor', which included lyrics and music of some of his songs.
In 1993 made the TV special 'Twice Sanderson'.
In 1994 released the album 'Cry Hard 2'.
Made the TV special 'Yomanei Sanderson'.
In 1995 he started hosting the show 'Sanderson' on Channel 1.
In 1995 'Gazoz' appeared together on his show.
The show failed and got off the air after one season.
Published his third book named 'Ta'aminu Li'.
On November 12th, in a concert in honor of assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, all kaveret's members but Meir appeared together on stage and performed an acoustic version of 'Little Kingdom'.
In 1997 released the album 'The Unknown'.