Boris Blank

Swiss electronic music pioneer

Boris Blank is a Swiss musician and composer, best known as one half of the pioneering electronic music duo Yello, alongside Dieter Meier. The band was formed in the late 1970s and gained international fame in the 1980s with tracks like "Oh Yeah" and "The Race." Blank is responsible for the band's distinctive sound, characterized by a rich tapestry of electronic beats and samples. His work with Yello has been influential in the development of electronic music genres and has earned the group a dedicated following. Over the years, Yello has released numerous albums that showcase Blank's innovative production techniques and sound design. While Boris Blank's solo projects or specific albums such as "Convergence" or "Electrified" might not be as widely recognized as his work with Yello, his contributions to electronic music as an artist and composer remain significant.