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RIP Florian; see you down the Autobahn a piece.
Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider has died.
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RIP to a true visionary. I honestly think as each year passes Kraftwerk’s influence grows to the point where they become a more important band than any other. They were the foundation for entire genres of music and they were crucial to the rebirth of modern Germany.
A true pioneer of electronic sound, technique and melody. Sad day 
Been a Kraftwerk fan since I was small and remember hearing Radio-Activity on cassette 15 years after it was recorded played through a mono speaker before bedtime.
During a tea break at a warehouse back in 1999 I heard Radio 1 announce a new recording (Expo 2000) by Kraftwerk - their first in 14 years, I quickly got out my cassette from my Walkman and taped it in the staff canteen. I was so genuinely excited.
Been a Kraftwerk fan since I was small and remember hearing Radio-Activity on cassette 15 years after it was recorded played through a mono speaker before bedtime.
During a tea break at a warehouse back in 1999 I heard Radio 1 announce a new recording (Expo 2000) by Kraftwerk - their first in 14 years, I quickly got out my cassette from my Walkman and taped it in the staff canteen. I was so genuinely excited.
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Terribly sad news. Kraftwerk are awesome now, I can’t even imagine how minds were completely blown in the 70’s when they started out. I remain a huge fan and feel extremely privileged to have seen them live... although I did see them move slightly on stage!
I’d like to think that as a tribute the rest of the band would replace Florian with an actual robot and go on tour.
RIP
I’d like to think that as a tribute the rest of the band would replace Florian with an actual robot and go on tour.
RIP
Always one, can you not just google it, you don't get out much i gather.
Not meant to be atm.
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Their contribution is incalculable. A very sad day. Banging out Model as I type.
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RIP
Big kraftwerk fan. Was hoping to see them live in next couple of years. Am sure Carl and rest will continue doing solo projects though.
Sad day for music.
Big kraftwerk fan. Was hoping to see them live in next couple of years. Am sure Carl and rest will continue doing solo projects though.
Sad day for music.
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That's a joke right?
Kraftwerk have had a massive influence on electronic music; their live performances were a bit naff but their music is brilliant.
Try listening to Autobahn while driving along a motorway, in heavy traffic, in the rain
That's a joke right?
Kraftwerk have had a massive influence on electronic music; their live performances were a bit naff but their music is brilliant.
Try listening to Autobahn while driving along a motorway, in heavy traffic, in the rain
Nope. Initially I thought it was the founder of Kraft foods or thereabouts.
Had forgotten they did the model - always thought that was duran duran, or, a new romantic band. h17/abc ....
Tidal don't seem to have the German version, that I could find, just poor bitrate utube version
... german language harmonizes better with their music
Tidal don't seem to have the German version, that I could find, just poor bitrate utube version
... german language harmonizes better with their music
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Never heard of them, thought this was about chocolate.
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I never realised how old the band was. True visionaries when it came to computer made music. RIP