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This pioneer within synth-based sounds with the group the pioneering act revolutionized popular music and impacting artists including Bowie, New Order, Coldplay, and Run-DMC.

Now, the electronic equipment and performance items utilized by the musician in crafting the group's famous compositions in the 1970s and 1980s could fetch a high six-figure sum as they go under the hammer in a November auction.

Exclusive Preview into Late Solo Project

Recordings from an independent endeavor the artist was developing shortly before his death after a cancer diagnosis in his seventies two years ago can be heard as a debut via footage about the auction.

Vast Assortment of Personal Belongings

Together with his portable synth, his flute plus voice modulators – utilized by him to make his voice sound like a robot – collectors can try to acquire around five hundred of Schneider’s personal possessions at the auction.

This encompasses his collection exceeding 100 brass and woodwind instruments, many instant photos, eyewear, the ID he used while touring until 1978 and his VW panel van, given a gray finish.

His Panasonic Panaracer bicycle, featured for the Tour de France clip and shown in the release's graphics, will be auctioned this November 19.

Sale Information

The projected worth from the event falls between $450K and $650K.

They were innovators – as pioneers with electronic gear and they created music that no one had ever heard of before.

Other bands viewed their songs incredible. They suddenly discovered a fresh route in music that Kraftwerk created. It inspired many acts to shift towards electronic synth sounds.

Featured Lots

• One voice modulator that is likely the one Kraftwerk used in productions from the late '70s and early '80s work could fetch $30,000 to $50,000.
• An EMS Synthi AKS believed to be utilized on Kraftwerk’s 1974 album the famous record has an estimate of $15,000 to $20,000.
• The alto flute, a specific model featured in performances during live acts until 1974, may sell for up to five figures.

Distinctive Objects

For smaller budgets, a group of about 90 Polaroid photographs he captured featuring his wind collection is on sale for $100 to $200.

Other quirky objects, such as a see-through, colorful bass and a “very unique” 16-inch model of a fly, displayed on Schneider’s studio wall, may go for a few hundred.

His framed green-lens sunglasses along with instant photos showing him with these could sell for $300 to $500.

Family’s Words

He felt that they are meant to be played and circulated – not stored away or gathering dust in storage. His desire was his equipment to go to people who appreciate them: musicians, collectors and those inspired through music.

Lasting Influence

Considering Kraftwerk’s influence, a well-known drummer stated: Initially, they inspired us. Autobahn was an album that made us all sit up and say: what is this?. They created something different … something completely new – they intentionally avoided earlier approaches.”