Matti Caspi, born on November 30, 1949, in Kibbutz Hanita, Israel, is a singer and composer known for his diverse musical style. He began his musical journey with piano lessons and had his first public performance at age 16. Matti Caspi recorded "Leiẓan Kippurim" and served in the Israel Defense Forces, forming The Three Fat Men trio, which later became They Don't Care. In the 1970s, he collaborated with Ehud Manor on popular songs such as "Lo Yadati SheTelchi Mimeni" and "Shir HaYonah." Caspi released numerous albums, including Matti Caspi (מתי כספי, 1974), Matti Caspi (1976) and Side A Side B (1978). Notable collaborations include work with Shlomo Gronich, Yehudit Ravitz, and Shalom Hanoch. Matti Caspi died of cancer on February 8, 2026, at the age of 76.
