Svika Pick | |
|---|---|
צביקה פיק | |
 Pick in 2009 | |
| Born | Henryk Pick 3 October 1949[1] |
| Died | 14 August 2022 (aged 72) Ramat HaSharon, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Other names | The Maestro |
| Education | Conservatory of Ramat Gan |
| Occupations |
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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 |
| Genres | |
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.
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]
- ^ a b "צביקה פיק". Ishim.co.il. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ קוטנר, יואב. "צביקה פיק". Mooma.mako.co.il (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Svika Pick, Israel's 'king of pop', dies aged 72". the Guardian. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ Israeli music icon Zvika Pik passes away, age 72, Jerusalem Post