N.U. Unruh

Andrew Chudy (June 9, 1957), known professionally as N. U. Unruh, is a German musician, experimental percussionist, and instrument inventor, best known for his work with Einstürzende Neubauten.

N. U. Unruh
N. U. Unruh with one of his built instruments (live with Einstürzende Neubauten, 2000)
Background information
Birth name	Andrew Chudy
Born	(1957-06-09) June 9, 1957 (age 68) New York City, U.S.
Origin	Germany
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion, various custom instruments
Years active	1980s–present
Member of	Einstürzende Neubauten

Biography

In 1980, Unruh co-founded the German experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten, together with his school friend Blixa Bargeld. Both are still band members. Unruh usually plays self-constructed percussion instruments.

In 2000, Unruh released a solo album, Euphorie im Zeitalter der digitalen Informationsübertragung^[1] ("Euphoria in the era of digital data transfer").

He is also a member of the band Bombus (not be confused with the Swedish band of the same name), which describes itself as "electronic dance music combined with drummers, performers, and DJs".

In 2004, Unruh released a DVD, 12 Ambiences Airshow.

Discography

Einstürzende Neubauten

See Einstürzende Neubauten discography

Solo discography

• 2000 Euphorie im Zeitalter der digitalen Informationsübertragung
• 2004 12 Ambiences Airshow