German producer and sound engineer Konrad “Conny” Plank played a decisive role in shaping the sound of experimental and electronic music in the 1970s and early ’80s.
Starting his career as an assistant at the Europawelle Saar, he swiftly rose to prominence, crafting groundbreaking sounds for artists like Kraftwerk, Neu!, Cluster, and Harmonia. Operating from his rural studio in Wolperath near Cologne, he cultivated a working environment that encouraged experimentation, improvisation, and unconventional recording techniques.
His influence extended internationally from the late 1970s onward. Plank produced and collaborated with artists including Ultravox, Devo, and Eurythmics, helping bridge the gap between avant-garde approaches and emerging pop and new wave sounds.
Plank became one of the most influential producers in late 20th-century music. He died in 1987 at the age of 47, leaving behind a body of work that continues to shape modern production.
Today would have marked Conny Plank's 86th birthday. Happy heavenly birthday, Conny!
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