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Israeli Violinist's Springsteen Stint Remembered
2 Apr
Summary
- Suki Lahav, violinist for Bruce Springsteen, died April 1 at 74.
- She contributed to 'Born to Run' sessions and 'Jungleland'.
- Lahav later found success as an author and songwriter in Israel.
Tzruya "Suki" Lahav, an Israeli violinist who contributed to Bruce Springsteen's seminal albums and tours, passed away on April 1 at the age of 74. Lahav's collaboration with Springsteen occurred between October 1974 and March 1975, a period during which she lent her unique violin talent to the recording sessions for "The Wild, The Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle" and "Born to Run." Her memorable violin introduction is a key feature of the iconic song "Jungleland."
Lahav first encountered Springsteen in 1972, with her husband Louis Lahav working on Springsteen's "Greetings From Asbury Park." She became more formally involved with the E Street Band in August 1974, joining after auditions for new members. Her debut gig was on October 4, 1974, at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall. During her tenure, she also performed live versions of Bob Dylan's "I Want You" and Springsteen's "Incident on 57th Street."
Following her departure from the E Street Band in March 1975, Lahav returned to her native Israel. There, she forged a successful career as a novelist, publishing two books, and as a composer, writing hit songs for prominent Israeli artists. Her son remembered her as a "special, wise, pure-hearted woman who loved life."
