Arik (Arieh) Einstein (, born January 3, 1939) is an
Israeli
singer-songwriter.
Einstein was a vocalist for
Batzal Yarok (
Green Onion),
Shleeshiyat Gesher Hayarkon (Yarkon Bridge Trio) and
Hahalonot Hagvohim (
The High Windows). His collaboration with
Shalom Hanoch and
the Churchills planted the seeds for the first Israeli
rock albums. He dominated the nascent Israeli Bohemia scene along with his best friend,
Uri Zohar. Einstein's influence has been so profound that virtually all Israeli
pop music can be traced back to musical projects in which he participated. He managed to infuse the new styles of Rock and Pop with a deep Israeli flavor.