Born in 1945 in Zurich, Switzerland. Studied Law. 1967 Makes experimental films and videos; as of 1969 conceptual art. 1985 Works as a columnist (Magma, Tempo, Weltwoche, Transatlantik, NZZ Folio, DU Magazin). Since 1979 singer, author and co-producer for Yello. Since 1981 makes music videos (including Trio’s “Da Da Da”; Alphaville’s “Big In Japan”; Gianna Nannini’s “Scandalo”; and 27 music videos for Yello). Composes music and soundtracks for numerous fiction films (including “Ferris Buller’s Day Off” in 1986; “The Secret Of My Success” in 1987; “The Santa Clause” in 1995).
Geboren 1945 in Zürich, Schweiz. Studium der Rechtswissenschaften. Ab 1967 Experimentalfilme und -videos. Ab 1969 Konzeptkunst. Ab 1985 Feuilletonist (Magma, Tempo, Weltwoche, Transatlantik, NZZ Folio, DU Magazin). Seit 1979 Sänger, Autor und Co-Producer bei Yello. Ab 1981 Musikvideos (u.a. Trio «Da Da Da», Alphaville «Big In Japan», Gianna Nannini «Scandalo», 27 Musikvideos für Yello). Musik und Soundtracks für zahlreiche Spielfilme (u.a. 1986 Ferris Bullers Day Off, 1987 The Secret Of My Success, 1995 The Santa Clause).