About Boris Pelekh
Born 1981. Boris Pelekh is an American singer-songwriter.
Boris Fridrikhovich Pelekh (born 17 November 1981) is a Russian-born American singer, composer, guitarist, most notable as the guitarist of the Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. He moved to New York City in 1991, at the age of 9, and joined Gogol Bordello in 2015. Aside from his work in Gogol Bordello, he also worked with the Nickelodeon duo Nat and Alex Wolff from 2008 to 2011.
Pelekh is the frontman, guitarist and primary songwriter of rock band Hey Guy.
Pelekh is the frontman, guitarist and primary songwriter of indie-folk-electro-pop band Boris and the Joy.
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Who is Boris Pelekh?
Russian-born American singer-songwriter
When was Boris Pelekh born?
Boris Pelekh was born on 17 November 1981 in Moscow.
What is Boris Pelekh's occupation?
Boris Pelekh is a singer-songwriter.
What nationality is Boris Pelekh?
Boris Pelekh is American.
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