Blank Birthday

A very happy birthday to Boris Blank, born 15th January 1952. 

His birth certificate says Hans-Rudolf Strickler, his passport says Switzerland, his CV includes artist, composer and, writ large, co-founder of Yello.

As with my birthday tribute to fellow Yello Deiter Meier in 2024, I've tried to steer clear of the Swiss duo's most prominent work for today's selection, focusing instead on Boris' solo endeavours and extracurricular activity.

I realise that in over half a decade of Dubhed, I've yet to post a bespoke Yello selection and that will addressed in due course. In the meantime, here's one of many Yello favourites (song and video) as an aperitif, followed by a half dozen Boris show pieces below. 

Have a bloomin' brilliant day, Boris!

Who's Gone?: Yello (1991)

Baby: Billy MacKenzie (co-written & produced by Boris Blank) (1992)

Musky: Carl Cox (co-produced & mixed by Boris Blank) (1996)

I Feel It Like You: Malia & Boris Blank (2014)

Electrified: Boris Blank (2014)

Escape Route: Boris Blank (2014)

Vertigo Heroes Part I: Boris Blank (2024)