Rami Fortis (normally known just as "Fortis") is of Iraqi and Italian origin. He is considered one of Israel most influential rock singers. He served in the 1973 Yom Kippur war and was highly influenced by his experiences at the front. He began his musical career in 1975 as a lighting-man in the shows of the Tamuz band.

 

His 1978 album “Plonter” is considered a breakthrough in Israeli music and one of the most influential in the history of Hebrew rock. This album was to become one of the wildest and noisiest albums ever to be recorded in Israel. Plonter was way ahead of its time and was influenced by such artists as The Clash, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop and The Ramones, and was characterized by topics and style that were unfamiliar and unconventional In Israel at the time it was released. more...