The international line-up of musicians and lecturers who have been invited to Zenith are integral influences in Israeli rock music culture, explained Aldar. With artists such as David Thomas, founder of 70s band Pere Ubu, and American retro band Mercury Rev, performing at Zenith. Thomas and the Two Pale Boys are perhaps the main attraction of the festival. Many music critics claim that Thomas's work with Pere Ubu strongly influenced the way rock bands approached their music since the 1970s. In a recent telephone interview, Thomas said he is interested in finding out more about the local rock music scene.
Rock music is the result of American sense of space.
It is linked with the road, travel, and concerts. I'm not sure other people should be playing it. But, as Zenith should prove, it is difficult to draw up such nationalistic borders, and Thomas will no doubt be surprised at the similarities between Israeli rock and US rock music culture - especially with talented bands like Rockfour releasing their material in English. Rockfour's single Superman, released a few weeks ago, would definitely not seem out of place on the American rock music circuit. Influenced by a number of musicians including Mercury Rev, Rockfour's lead singer Eli Lulai said there really is no other language that is suitable for rock music.