Ivri Lider עברי לידר | |
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 Lider backstage at Webster Hall in New York City, May 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
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| Origin | Givat Haim, Israel |
| Genres | Pop rock, rock, adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Helicon |
| Website | www.ivrilider.com |
Ivri Lider (Hebrew: עברי לידר) is an Israeli pop star and part of the duo TYP, also known as The Young Professionals.[1] He served as a judge on the first season of The X Factor Israel.[2]
In October 2005 Lider received the "Male Singer of the Year" award from all the major national and local radio stations. He composed most of the soundtrack for the movie The Bubble, and sings the song "Loving That Man of Mine".[3]
In 2008 Lider launched a new Hebrew album and announced an upcoming English album. The music video for his English-language song "Jesse" has received a lot of airtime on LOGO TV, and Out magazine recognized him as a member of the "Out 100" for 2007.[4]
Lider is openly gay. In January 2002, Lider spoke openly about his sexual orientation in a cover-story interview to the daily newspaper Maariv, which attracted a lot of attention. He later said, "On a personal level, I felt complete and happy with my life and who I am, and I didn't see any reason to not talk about it. It seemed strange to have an interview and not to talk about it, about my boyfriend, about my life. On a less personal level, I felt it's kind of my obligation. When you're an artist and you're doing well and you're successful, you get a lot of love and appreciation and energy and good things from people, and I think you need to give it back. Maybe I can influence people and help younger people that struggle – help them to be able to change their views, and stuff like that." Lider refused to be drawn into the debate about the Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade.[5] He did, however, accept a booking to play at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' "Fair Day" in Camperdown, Australia on Sunday, 21 February 2010.[6]
(Titles in italics are the Hebrew transliterations—original titles in Hebrew are in parentheses, wherever applicable)
| Year | Album | English translation | Certification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Melatef Umeshaker (מלטף ומשקר) |
Caressing and Lying | Platinum | |
| 1999 | Yoter Tov Klum Mikim‘at (יותר טוב כלום מכמעט) |
Better Nothing Than Almost | Platinum | |
| 2002 | Ha’Anashim HaChadashim (האנשים החדשים) |
The New People | Gold | |
| 2005 | Ze Lo Oto Davar (זה לא אותו דבר) |
It's Not the Same Thing | Gold | |
| 2005 | Ivri Lider vs. Henree - Fight | Made available with It's Not the Same Thing and later on separately as well | ||
| 2006 | Live CD | Gold | ||
| 2008 | Beketzev Ahid Betnu‘ot Shel HaGoof (בקצב אחיד בתנועות של הגוף) |
The Steady Rhythm of Body Movements | Gold | |
| 2012 | Mishehu Pa‘am (מישהו פעם) |
Somebody Once | Gold | |
| 2015 | Ha’Ahava HaZot Shelanu (האהבה הזאת שלנו) |
This Love of Ours | ||
| Total sales: 200,000+ |
