Ira Kaplan

About

Guitarist and vocalist who is one of the founding members of indie rock group Yo La Tengo. 

Before Fame

He graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. 

Trivia

Before forming Yo La Tengo, he worked as a music critic for publications like Scribe, SoHo Weekly News and Village Voice. 

Family Life

His wife is Yo La Tengo drummer Georgia Hubley. 

Associated With

He befriended filmmaker Hal Hartley in college. Hal often uses Yo La Tengo's music in his movies.