Qumran formed in Israel with Yossi Sassi on vocals, Avshalom Ariav on guitar, Udi Yanai on bass, and Ran Shem-Tov on drums. Their debut album 'A Hard Day' came out in 1991, and that title track became something people connected with. They followed it with albums like 'The Lost Pilgrims' and 'Songs of the Desert'.
Their lyrics sometimes touched on sensitive ground, including religious themes and social issues. One song, 'The Prophet,' drew criticism from religious authorities who called it blasphemous. The band faced some censorship and pushback but kept making their music.
Musically, they worked with rock, folk, and Middle Eastern sounds. Songs like 'Cloning God' and 'Rising Sun' show that mix. They became a notable part of the Israeli rock scene in the 1990s.
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