Svika Pick
Israeli musician and composer (1949–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Svika Pick (Hebrew: צביקה פיק, born Henryk Pick, 3 October 1949 – 14 August 2022),[1][2] was an Israeli pop singer, songwriter, composer, and television personality.
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Svika Pick | |
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צביקה פיק | |
Born | Henryk Pick (1949-10-03)3 October 1949[1] |
Died | 14 August 2022(2022-08-14) (aged 72) Ramat HaSharon, Israel |
Nationality | Israeli |
Other names | The Maestro |
Education | Conservatory of Ramat Gan |
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Years active | 1966–2022 |
Spouse |
Mirit Shem-Or
(m. 1970; div. 1995) |
Partner | Shira Manor (2004–2021) |
Children | 5, including Daniella Pick |
Relatives | Quentin Tarantino (son-in-law) |
Musical career | |
Origin | Ramat Gan, Israel |
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Pick first gained traction on a national level after playing a lead part in an Israeli version of the musical Hair, later pursuing a prolific songwriting and singing career. He later gained recognition after co-writing "Diva", which won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest for Israel. Pick was described by peers and critics as the Israeli King of Pop, and the Maestro.[3][4]