Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies at 73 (The Current Music News)

May 6, 2020: Florian Schneider was a co-founder of Kraftwerk, the seminal electronic German rock band that helped infuse a sleek electronic sound into music of the '70s and '80s, performing live up through recent years in groundbreaking immersive audiovisual spectaculars that blended men and machine.
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[@MTG_Music]

Kraftwerk was the main reason I got into music. Rest well, Florian.

[@jegarajramoo3873]

RIP . Just a couple of days ago we mourned the passing of Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers. Today another music giant, Florian Schneider has left us. Without Kraftwerk, 1980s superstars such as Depeche Mode, OMD and The Human League wouldn’t have existed. Thank for the wonderful music, Mr Florian Schneider.

[@McLarenMercedes]

Most techno and hip hop music wouldn't exist either. The pioneers in those genres all said they listened to Kraftwerk for influence. Quite a few of them sampled parts of Kraftwerk songs. Kraftwerk were unsung pioneers who quite a few were inspired by one way or another.

[@thomasgray9170]

I do like the Kraftwerk, OMD, Bowie, Human League, Depeche Mode but it is a joke how Gary Numan isn't mentioned in any of these discussions. The BBC not only onitted him but should remember that they tried to ban him because tgey didn't consider synths to be 'real music'; accordingly Numan was ridiculed for decades when he was the biggest trailblazer of synths, albeit he was preceded by other exponents such as Krafteerk and John Foxx. But to talk about these other so called 70s and 80s grouos without even mentioning Numan is just fucking ridiculous.

[@thomasgray9170]

I also like The Stranglers, Greenfield was terrific For many years, I said that they were not punk and Greenfield always held that view too.

[@theedscape8002]

R.I.P Florian. The world will never see your genius again. When I first heard autobahn and trans Europe express I knew my life would never be the same. It took until quite recently for me to see Kraftwerk live in Dublin and I was still as amazed as the first time I heard you. Thank you.

[@billgonzalezjr.4777]

Was fortunate to catch the original band on my 21st birthday back in 1981 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. A wonderful show. I remember it being super long. I was mesmerized. Had wait many years to see them again. This time in the early 2000’s in Minneapolis, alas without Florian. Will be breaking out the old vinyl in his memory today. So sad.

[@alisonmccannoffline]

I was stunned when I heard that Florian Schneider had passed away, he sure was a great musician when he was with Kraftwerk and I really liked their songs Autobahn and The Model and they are my favourite group Florian will be terribly missed. Deepest Condolences to Florian's family and friends. God Bless.😥😪😢🙏💔

[@timschulz9563]

Danke für die Musik. Ruhe in Frieden!

[@rmk1960]

I first heard Kraftwerk when their Autobahn album was released. The local record store was playing the title track and I was immediately hooked and took a loan out just to purchase the album. Luckily for me, the loan came from my parents and not some loan shark. I was an instant fan and purchased all their albums before and after their Autobahn release including all of their re-releases on CD. I never had the privilege of seeing them live so I always appreciate the technology that allows me to watch one of their live performances here on KZbin. I dabbled with other electronic music artists and the only ones that I appreciated was artists like Gary Numan and The Buggles. A tune that always makes me chuckle inside is "Sex Object". My favorite tune by them I think has got to be Computer World. It has a great melody and really foretold the future of computers before they were even a household name. Rest in peace Florian Schneider. Your music and that of your band mates made my life so much better. Thank you!!!

[@fenuanarchy1595]

R.I.P Florian...one of the greatest music genius EVER...I’m so sad...😢

[@saint_yves]

I first found out about Kraftwerk from a library book I got on Germany. I didn't really care much about them at the time (because I was only about 12 and wasn't into electronic music), but that would all change the next year. One night, as I was randomly scrolling through KZbin, I came across a song called "Computer Love", which was from their 1981 album Computer World. I fell in love with the song and restarted it about 3 times that night. Kraftwerk has inspired me so much for the past year or so. They have got me interested in the synthesizer and its sound capabilities and have helped me develop my own style of music. I play half of all their songs now and sing along with them. I found out today that Florian Schneider died last month, and I couldn't take it. He was one of my favorite members and it was hard to take in. But for as long as I live, I will always love his music with Kraftwerk and will love him too. Rest in Peace Florian.

[@ericcornish1983]

Rest in peace Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk are amazing and are my many inspirations for wanting to create my own music

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

A sad day for those who Loved this electronic trailblazer TY for this post.

[@PerAnkh418]

An absolute huge influence on me as a synth player myself. When I first heard them in the 70s, it blew me away! And how much they inspired alot of bands is insurmountable!

[@tonytiger943]

RIP Florian Schneider. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us. I am saddened beyond words. I once shook your hand. 30 years ago. I didn’t wash my hand for two days, it was such an honour. 😊. We will try to keep our planet clean Florian. 🤖 🌎 👨‍💻 💓 🚲 🚞 🛣 💐

[@kpeecee]

Brilliant band was Kraftwerk, still the proud owner of their 1978 luminous vinyl, NEONLIGHTS. Three great tracks, all of side 1 was Neonlights and side 2 was Trans Europe Express and The Model. Excellent

[@john_atco]

I bought a Roland synth after hearing "Radioactivity". Game-changing influence.

[@CruiseControlOne]

Your audiophonic legacy, as part of Kraftwerk's revolutionary and groundbreaking electronic compositions, will continue to traverse through the Autobahn of present and future generations to come. Thank you. RIP, Mr. Schneider.

[@razvanlp]

Vielen dank, Herr Florian

[@Mrjp33]

Wow this is horrible. Was going to see them in July for my first time. I’m from Detroit I’m 48 and so much of their music is til this day a huge part of my life. My 14 year old son started mixing and appreciate my Kraftwerk collection more than all my music combined. So sorry for the fans and his family. So sad. I’m crushed

[@quincee3376]

RIP. Thank you for the music .

[@Oledengamle]

OMG, saw it first now. Schneider and Kraftwerk was the biggest inspiration source to electronic music. But, first of all, it produced such beautiful melodies and arrangements. RIP!

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Loved listening to "Autobahn" on the 8-track player as a little kid--especially after my mom gave me some cough syrup! The track itself, Autobahn, is undoubtedly the most unique-sounding song I've ever been a fan of. Nothing else is quite like it. RIP, Florian.

[@eugeneking8507]

In 1977, when I was 15 years old, my dad, of all people, turned me on to KRAFTWERK. He was a mail clerk with the San Diego post office, and a much younger cohort there had mentioned this band to him. Dad, knowing I was a sci-fi nut, thought it might be something I'd be interested in, so he went to Tower Records which was a mere few blocks from the main post office where he worked and brought it home to me. Man oh man, how it blew my mind! I'd never thought of my dad as cool, but he sure grew in stature to me after that...

[@harrow2355]

Rest in Peace Florian,your contribution to music that has influenced so many others will always live on,God Bless you Florian,today I will listen to Kraftwerk and enjoy the years of music that we all enjoyed in one way or another,RIP.

[@TheJFARod]

About 15 years ago, a Brazilian TV report program made an episode about a radioactive accident which happened here, not much time after the Chernobyl disaster. Radioactivity by Kraftwerk was chosen as the opening soundtrack. After I found out who was singing, I started to dig everything I could about them. Such a great loss.

[@v.a.993]

I first became aware of Kraftwerk in the early/mid-1980s through listening to House Music and AB's song Planet Rock. My love of music is vast and deep, thanks in large part to musical legends like Schneider and so many others.

[@SaintCharlos]

_I decided to make a campaign to not only attract more people to Kraftwerk, but make sure this generation knows their origin and learn not to be used by mass media/mass culture and corporations, unlike those born before them. For Florian Schneider!_ #DoItForFlorian #ListentoKraftwerk

[@JM-xl3ij]

I was fortunate enough to see their 3D concert at Sydney's VIVID a few years ago. an awesome and unique experience that simply lived up to their name.

[@CupcakeExplosion]

Auf Wiedersehen, Florian. ❤

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Skinny Puppy made me buy a synthesizer, Kraftwerk made me buy a vocoder.

[@Hir0-Protagonist]

Skinny Puppy inspired me to purchase my first sampler. An Ensoniq Mirage. Miraculously it still works. 🙃

[@mrflipmode]

The loss of a pioneer. His legacy and music will live forever. Inspired many artists and sampled by many more. The true legend of techno. You will be greatly missed.

[@yt3dkraft]

Rest in peace, Florian. Your music style influenced my youth in the 70s like no other. I was so proud when I could hit the keys of your pocket calculators live on stage in the 80s in Hamburg.

[@johndonwood4305]

RIP Florian Schneider.

[@andrewburns5697]

Autobahn was not purely electronic. There is some guitar, violin and flute on the album too.

[@reyg39]

Music non Stop 🎵🎶 was the first song I heard on nighclubs at the age of 17 in Houston Tx in 1987. I purchased the vinyl which I still have 33 years later.

[@FatelessRelatedVideo]

What can any true electronic musician say other than all those like us became who we are, doing what we do, because of the few daring people like Florian Schneider, whether other electronic musicians realize this or not. Yes, the first time I ever heard purely electronic music, was them. It was when I was like 12, and a childhood friend came over to my house and played their most recent release at the time, which was computer world. Obviously I would never be the same after that. RIP, Mr. Schneider. You were all stupendous.

[@NoName-zi9qs]

Thank you for giving us such wonderful music that generations will continue to enjoy. I turn my resonance up fully to honour you, sir.

[@ayettstone6409]

prince....i sighed......florian schneider......i cried................life excapes us all

[@michaelwilson2340]

Let's not forget the album covers for The Man Machine and Trans Europe Express. Works of art.

[@hotrodder5034]

I love House Music and Techno because of Kraftwerk. 🎚🎛🎧

[@eddiewadsworth258]

kraftwerk for me were one of the bands of the 70[s that I grow up with because I started playing keyboards and panio myself soon after ( did not hear this news on the radio or TV. One of the greatest bands of all time their music will live forever. ed

[@beataspiewakjonsson1749]

RIP ♥️🌹😢🕯️

[@ronh.798]

I've been a fan since Autobahn. Back in the good old days of Napster, I was listening to lots of Kraftwerk on there, then I heard Rammstein's version of The Model and became a fan of theirs immediately. I used to be a roadie for a band that had us play Computer World as their intro song. Always wanted to see them live but never got to. RIP Florian Schneider, a pioneer of music.

[@Jcsomferreira54]

Florian Schneider, através da banda Kraftwerk nos ensinou a conhecer a boa musica eletrônica. Condolências mais profundas à família e aos amigos de Florian. Deus abençoe.

[@infojorge]

Un conjunto adelanto a su epoca..pioneros de la musica electronica. Descanse en paz ¡idolo!.

[@hectorlaffarge5019]

RIP. I'm a fan since the very 1st album.

[@100Singers]

When Karl and Wolfgang left Kraftwerk, the band lost its soul. With the departure of Florian, Kraftwerk lost its ingenuity. No new material since 2003 :-( ... RIP Florian Schneider ...

[@whatareyoudoingheretoday]

R.I.P. Farewell...

[@_PrimetimePranks]

RIP Florian ❤️ , such an amazing talent .

[@kushalguha8226]

Florian Schneider R.I.P.

[@luvendertabon6367]

Where to begin I'll just say thanks so very much for your funky Innovative Progressive transportive inspiring contribution

[@s.t.8898]

SCHÖN DAS ES DICH GAB.IN LIEBE...FRIEDEN und FREIHEIT...

[@dorronfranco9964]

I AM A BIG FAN OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC BECAUSE OF KRAFTWERK

[@J.R.Hardly]

A real pioneer, RIP Florian

[@cikidi1]

Thank you sir for a technological funkin good time Detroit 80s baby your music influence my hip hop vibes love always brothers from Detroit. Till we meet again rest in power my friend. 😊😊😊😢😢

[@lls3676]

RIP Florian Schneider ☹️🌹💔

[@hugodeckers3880]

The Man Machine... Wow.. Since then, fan!

[@tarquesh]

Huge lost. The best electronic musician. I am a fan since 1979, the first band i became a fan of. So an electronic band. Later on i went into pop and rock. Florian Schneider, remember you as the best electronic musician. Ralph Hutter is also very very the best. Kraftwerk is the best band, and honestly it is my favorite band. Motörhead the second, and best artist David Bowie. Florian, Ralph, and David Bowie.

[@thomasdavis502]

There's something about electronic music as a whole you can't put it into words it's based on a internal level yes Kraftwerk we're pioneers I grew up to Kraftwerk back in the 70s so I know

[@Datenaura]

Danke für alles 🙏 ich werde dich vermissen

[@mberge1]

I still remember their autobahn song from fm radio. Dont know if I ever bought a record. Just recorded from fm radio.

[@spiroslalakos9219]

I am very sad to hear that, Florian was the father of electro, also KRAFTWERK the pioneers of vintage electronica. Condolences from Greece 🇬🇷

[@wbabojo2779]

Suddenly I fear cool has gone forever. RIP Florian

[@alfredopadilla1407]

Kraftwerks is a great German band I've grown up to this band he will be missed

[@painelarson]

Very Kool Kat!

[@mircograssilli1014]

I think my whole life has been influenced by the KRAFTWERK works, because all the music I've always loved has been inspired by them. I saw them live just once, in Ferrara (Italy), almost 15 years ago, and it was amazing. I'm sure Florian has just jumped on his Trans-Universe Express. RIP und danke.

[@lilth501]

I Discovered Kraftwerk in 1979 I guess you could say late. they are quite publicity shy and I don't expect any official announcement from the band? I saw them live 2 years ago Their wonderful music will live on.

[@willamssulcabelaonia4003]

R.I.P.. Man Machine 🇵🇪

[@djdigital3806]

Kraftwerk is the reason why I'm a keyboard synthenzier player 🎹. 🎶 Trans-Europe Express 🥁🎹🔊🎶 🎶We are the Robots 🤖🎹🔊🎶

[@tinniswood2577]

RIP Florian.

[@katerichardson8523]

I was shocked to hear this

[@RiasatSalminSami]

Nooo! RIP T.T

[@spurioustransients]

The album "Autobahn" was not fully electronic. There's guitar and violin on it.

[@nazarethfleischhauer111]

Floriam= the Best_ the Man Machine

[@JeremyMagicJohnson]

I just read I WAS A ROBOT by Wolfgang Flur. read it!!!! and realize Ralf and Florian were idea thieves and stole the credit of several of their biggest songs. Ralf and Florian tried to take Wolfgang to court to silence him, loosing in the end. In the end, Ralf tried to take biggest percentages from concerts then Florian, stating he comes up with more of the intellectual property of the band. Florian left over this, never speaking again to Ralf. And now Florian is dead..... Its a good thing these guys dont do interviews much. It would ruin all the false impressions we as fans have if he did

[@katerichardson8523]

How kraftwerk influenced me was when I heard uranium sampled in new orders bluemonday it sounds like a chuior singing that why I love blue Monday by new order

[@quantize]

except you're using live photos after his exit from the band in 2009

[@DhDeluxe]

In december 2019 he crashed into my car in Düsseldorf germany. We are fine and he apologized and spend me a drink at the gas station. We talk a little. He was private a big Gentleman. R. I. P

[@polofunk]

😥😥😥😥😭😭😭

[@alansmith3429]

GOD IS Dead R I P Florian

[@ryanh9262]

Florian Schneider

[@wgaule]

Even robots die :(

[@rootsikompud9469]

"Craftwork" :D

[@theoryofthemobius]

Too bad you really only talk about Kraftwerk -- which are not dead and not disbanded --- and not about Florian.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Really, the band is still around? They must have found a new guy. That's awesome :) I don't follow them but that's really cool!

[@paunamaquina]

a big loss for electronic music😭

[@KMS-vx5xm]

Xyли вы лыбитесь?! Человек умер! Скпздц, я этого никогда не понимал! Wtf'n you smiling about?! Human died.

[@dorronfranco9964]

I AM A BIG FAN OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC BECAUSE OF KRAFTWERK