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Born in Moscow on November 17, 1981, Boris Pelekh moved to New York City in 1991, where his musical journey blossomed into a versatile career as a guitarist, frontman, and prolific songwriter. Best known as the frontman/guitarist for Gogol Bordello since 2015, Pelekh also leads Hey Guy, a project celebrated for its candid, face-to-face rock-and-dance energy. His work spans solo credits, collaborative projects, and side releases under Boris & the Joy, making him a dynamic figure in the modern punk-folk and indie scenes.