Yello

The Profile

Yello are a Swiss electronic music group from Zurich, formed in 1979. Initially a trio with Boris Blank, Dieter Meier and Carlos Perón, they became a duo after Perón’s departure in 1983. They are known for meticulous sampling, witty arrangements and Meier’s deep baritone.

Formed in Zurich in 1979 by Boris Blank and Carlos Perón, with vocalist Dieter Meier; became a duo after Perón left in 1983. International hits include Oh Yeah (1985) and The Race (1988).

Four DeBaser reviews paint Yello as a witty, experimental Swiss outfit: early cut-up playfulness on Solid Pleasure, sharper new wave-tinged elegance on Stella, and the prankster sheen of Claro Que Si. Reviewers praise Boris Blank’s meticulous sampling and Dieter Meier’s trademark baritone, noting the trio origins with Carlos Perón and the duo rebirth. Highlights include “Bimbo,” “Bostich,” and the iconic “Oh Yeah.”