Rock band
T-SlamAlbums, songs, members and where shows are announced
Israeli rock band formed at Army Radio, the band behind Radio Hazak and Lir'ot Ota HaYom, still on stage more than 45 years after its first album.
Israel.com does not list T-Slam's shows yet. New dates are announced first on the official pages below.
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- YouTubeOfficial page
- FacebookOfficial page
- SpotifyOfficial page
- Apple MusicOfficial page
- Official sitet-slam.com
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T-Slam started with two soldiers at Army Radio writing a rock'n'roll song for Danny Bassan
T-Slam began at the Army Radio studios, where guitarist Izhar Ashdot served as a music editor and keyboardist Yair Nitzani as a broadcast technician. In 1979 the two wrote Tnu Li Rock'n'Roll for the singer Danny Bassan and recorded it in the station's studio; Yoshi Sadeh joined on vocals and guitar, and the band took its name from Ashdot and Nitzani's production company, Tislam.
Their 1981 debut, Radio Hazak, made them band of the year, with Lir'ot Ota HaYom named song of the year, and an English version recorded in Los Angeles, Loud Radio, was released abroad. Bassist Tzuf Philosof and drummer Sami Avzardel joined for T-Slam 2 (1982), and after LeAsfanim Bilvad (1983) the band split in October 1983, following a show in Be'er Sheva.
They reunited in the summer of 1990, and the compilation Nagnu Achshav went platinum. Later reunions brought the live album Or Shel Kochavim (2003), concerts with the Rishon LeZion Symphony Orchestra (2015) and the Israel Philharmonic (2023), and a joint tour with Yehuda Poliker in 2024; for 2026, 45 years after their first album, they announced a show at Heichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv with Monica Sex as guests.
Formed
At Army Radio Hebrew Wikipedia
Debut album
Radio Hazak (1981), band of the year Hebrew Wikipedia
Split and reunion
Split in 1983, reunited in 1990 Hebrew Wikipedia
Members
Danny Bassan, Izhar Ashdot, Yair Nitzani, Yoshi Sadeh, Tzuf Philosof Hebrew Wikipedia
Studio albums
Radio Hazak (1981), T-Slam 2 (1982) Hebrew Wikipedia
A street in their name
In Michmanim, since 2018 Hebrew Wikipedia
- Danny BassanLead vocals
- Izhar AshdotGuitar, vocals
- Yair NitzaniKeyboards, lyrics
- Yoshi SadehRhythm guitar, vocals
- Tzuf PhilosofBass
T-Slam's story runs from Tnu Li Rock'n'Roll in 1979 to 45 years since their first album in 2026
1979
Izhar Ashdot and Yair Nitzani wrote Tnu Li Rock'n'Roll for Danny Bassan and recorded it at Army Radio. Hebrew Wikipedia
1981
Released Radio Hazak and were named band of the year, with Lir'ot Ota HaYom song of the year. Hebrew Wikipedia
1982
Released T-Slam 2, the first album with Tzuf Philosof on bass and Sami Avzardel on drums. Hebrew Wikipedia
1983
Released LeAsfanim Bilvad and split in October, after a show in Be'er Sheva. Hebrew Wikipedia
1990
Reunited for a summer tour; the compilation Nagnu Achshav went platinum. Wikipedia
2003
Released the live double album and DVD Or Shel Kochavim, recorded on 2 January 2003 at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv. Hebrew Wikipedia
2015
Played with the Rishon LeZion Symphony Orchestra, in a concert filmed for television and recorded for an album. Hebrew Wikipedia
2023
Played with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv on 28 February. Wikipedia
2024
Went on a joint tour with Yehuda Poliker. Hebrew Wikipedia
2026
Announced a show at Heichal HaTarbut's winter festival marking 45 years since their first album, hosting Monica Sex. Israel Hayom, 2 February 2026
These are T-Slam's best-known albums and songs
T-Slam and the Rishon LeZion Symphony (live)
Album · 2015 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Or Shel Kochavim (Starlight), live
Album · 2003 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Nagnu Achshav (Play Now)
Album · 1990 · Hebrew Wikipedia
LeAsfanim Bilvad (For Collectors Only)
Album · 1983 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Chatzavim Porchim
Song · 1983 · Hebrew Wikipedia
T-Slam 2
Album · 1982 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Boker Shel Kef
Song · 1982 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Radio Hazak (Loud Radio)
Album · 1981 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Lir'ot Ota HaYom (To See Her Today)
Song · 1981 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Tnu Li Rock'n'Roll (Give Me Rock'n'Roll)
Song · 1979 · Hebrew Wikipedia
T-Slam's clips and live performances are on the band's own YouTube channel
2026
2026
2021
These are the questions people ask about T-Slam
Where does T-Slam announce new shows?
New dates are announced first on T-Slam's official pages: Official site, Facebook, and YouTube. Israel.com does not list these shows yet.
Where can I listen to T-Slam's songs?
T-Slam's songs are on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, on the official artist pages linked here.
Who are the members of T-Slam?
Singer Danny Bassan, guitarist Izhar Ashdot, keyboardist and lyricist Yair Nitzani, guitarist Yoshi Sadeh and bassist Tzuf Philosof. Sami Avzardel was the drummer of the original band.
What are T-Slam's biggest hits?
Lir'ot Ota HaYom, Radio Hazak, Chatzavim Porchim and Tnu Li Rock'n'Roll, along with songs such as Kalaniyot, Boker Shel Kef and Od Pgisha.
Where does the name T-Slam come from?
From Tislam, the production company of Izhar Ashdot and Yair Nitzani, who started the band while serving at Army Radio.
When did T-Slam break up?
In October 1983, after a show in Be'er Sheva. The band reunited in the summer of 1990 and has kept performing in reunions since.
Did T-Slam record in English?
Yes. Their first album was recorded in English first, finished in Los Angeles and released abroad as Loud Radio; the Hebrew debut, Radio Hazak, was recorded over the same backing tracks.
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Where these facts come from
- Hebrew Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026
- Wikipedia · read 17 October 2026
- Israel Hayom, 2 February 2026 · read 17 October 2026
- T-Slam's official site, about the band · read 17 October 2026







