Israeli music stars died in Boutonneuse fever

Here are 1 famous musicians from Israel died in Boutonneuse fever:

Meir Ariel

Meir Ariel (March 2, 1942 Mishmarot-July 18, 1999 Tel Aviv) otherwise known as מאיר אריאל or Ariel, Meir was an Israeli singer-songwriter.

Discography: Jerusalem of Iron, We Overcame Pharaoh, ...And With Eyes Revealed, Songs of Holiday, Selection, Doors Are Opened By Themselves (Live at the Hard-Rock Cafe), Bernard and Louise, Green, Coal Sketches and Seeds of Summer. Genres he performed: Folk music, Blues and Folk rock.

Meir Ariel was born in Kibbutz Mishmarot, Israel. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces and later went on to study literature and philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ariel began his music career in the 1960s, performing at various clubs and events. His music was heavily influenced by his love for literature, philosophy, and Israeli and Jewish culture.

Ariel's most famous song, "Jerusalem of Iron," was written during the 1967 Six-Day War and became an unofficial anthem for the Israeli soldiers. He continued to produce music that was both thought-provoking and poignant throughout the rest of his career. His albums and performances received critical acclaim in Israel and abroad.

Ariel was diagnosed with cancer in the late 1990s and passed away in July 1999 at the age of 57. Despite his short career, his music continues to be celebrated and cherished by fans and fellow musicians alike.

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