Kaveret (, lit. "beehive"), also known as Poogy (, nickname of band drummer Meir Fenigstein chosen for their performances abroad), was an Israeli rock band, which operated originally from 1973 to 1976. Representing Israel in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, its songs featured humorous lyrics and ironic musical references. Kaveret is widely considered a breakthrough band in Israeli rock and pop history, and its members have had notable solo careers. History Before Kaveret Group members Danny Sanderson, Gidi Gov, Alon Oleartchik, Efraim Shamir and Meir Fenigstein met during their army service in the Nahal Entertainment Troupe (,Lehakat HaNahal). Sanderson and Fenigstein joined the troupe in 1968, appearing in its 21st revue, the rest joining a year later. During their military service, Sanderson operated a civilian band called HaSchnizelim (, lit. "the schnitzels"), with a flexible line-up, which at times included Gov, Olearchik, Shamir and Fenigstein, as well as other band members, such as Eli Magen and David Sha'anan. The same group of people also participated in taping humorous skits which were aired in Galei Tzahal show MiMeno Elayich (, lit. "From Him to You"), which were named "Pinot Poogy" (, lit. "Poogy's Bits"). Such activity continued after all members left the army, evolving into writing and recording a full rock opera, called Sipurei Poogy (, lit. "Poogy's Tales"), named after Fenigstein nickname, Poogy, as well as shorter musical skits, HaMelech Mambo (, lit. "Mambo the King") and HaSipur HaMachrid Al HaYeled MiBrazil (, lit. "The Horrifying Story of the Kid from Brazil"). During work on these skits the line-up of the band formalized, with the addition of Yitzhak Klepter and Yoni Rechter to Sanderson, Gov, Oleartchik, Shamir and Fenigstein. During this period future band members were involved in different projects. Shamir and Gov sang in the 1972 Israel Song Festival, Sanderson released a couple of songs in English, Like to Tag Along and Conspiracy, and Shamir and Oleartchik collaborated as a duo called Nu Az Ma (, lit. "Well, So What"), releasing two songs, "Dam Lo Tov" (, lit. "No Good Blood") and "Sufa" (, lit. "Storm"), while Klepter was a member of Aharit HaYamim (, lit. "End of Days" or "Doomsday"). Years of activity The band, now with a complete line-up, rehearsed the rock opera, with the intent of bringing it to the stage. The band was signed by producer Avraham Deshe (Pashanel), who convinced the band to give